Accademia Gallery Guide: David, Fees & Free Days
1 - 1.5 h
Art Museum & Sculpture Gallery
Founded 1784; current gallery building from 1873
Via Ricasoli, 58/60, 50122 Firenze, Italy
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Practical Visitor Info & Tips
€20.00
€2.00
€4.00
Tue-Sun 08:15-18:50
Advance booking is recommended via the official ticketing platform.
| Standard, Tue-Sun | Galleria dell'Accademia | 08:15 - 18:50 |
Last Admission: 18:10 (30 minutes before closing); some rooms close from 18:40.
Closed On: Every Monday (same weekday as the Uffizi, independently confirmed), 1 January, 25 December.
Free Admission Dates: Free on the first Sunday of every month, plus 25 April, 2 June, and 4 November 2026 — booking service is not active on these days (queue at the entrance gate instead). Under-18 is always free; EU citizens (plus Switzerland/Norway/Liechtenstein/Iceland/Uruguay) 18 up to their 25th birthday pay the €2 reduced rate.
New combined tickets exist with the Bargello group (Accademia + Bargello, 48h validity, €26.00 + €4.00 booking fee; all 6 museums of the 'Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze e Musei del Bargello' group, 72h validity, €38.00 + €4.00 booking fee). A separate 'Michelangelo's Secret Room' add-on (mandatory reservation) was reported at €32.00 by a secondary source and is NOT independently confirmed on the official site — treat as UNKNOWN rather than a confirmed current price.
| Option | Price | Reservation | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard admission + reservation fee | €20.00 + €4.00 | Highly recommended | Official site |
| Accademia + Bargello combo (48h) | €26.00 + €4.00 | Highly recommended | Official site |
| 6-museum group combo (72h) | €38.00 + €4.00 | Highly recommended | Official site |
| Free entry | €0.00 | First Sunday of month, plus 25 Apr/2 Jun/4 Nov 2026 — no booking service active | On-site only |
Overview & Visitor Introduction
The Accademia's single reason most visitors come is Michelangelo's David — the original 5.17-metre marble statue, moved here in 1873 from Piazza della Signoria (a copy now stands there instead).
Standard admission is €20, plus an explicitly separate €4.00 reservation fee shown as its own line item — a different presentation from the nearby Uffizi, which folds any such difference into two flat prices with no itemized fee.
History & Significance
Founded in 1784 as a teaching collection for the Accademia di Belle Arti (Academy of Fine Arts), the gallery moved David here in 1873 to protect the statue from weathering, having stood outdoors at Piazza della Signoria since 1504.
The gallery's other holdings include Michelangelo's unfinished 'Prisoners' (Slaves) sculptures and an important collection of Florentine Gothic and early Renaissance paintings.
What to See: Top Highlights
Michelangelo's David
The gallery's centerpiece, displayed under a purpose-built rotunda skylight since 1873.
The Prisoners (Slaves)
Michelangelo's unfinished sculptures, left deliberately part-emerged from the marble, lining the approach to David.
Museum of Musical Instruments
A collection of historic Medici and Lorraine court instruments, included in the same visit.
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Compare Florence PassesIncluded on Firenze Card (reservation by phone only — no online cardholder booking) and on both Turbopass Florence products (pre-booked for you either way, unlike the Uffizi where the Flex Pass process differs).
Firenze Card
Included. You must reserve your entry time directly with the official provider. One-time entry only.
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Included. Same pre-booked mechanism as the Uffizi, per Turbopass's own FAQ.
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Optional (selectable attraction). Counts as one of your chosen attractions.
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Not included.
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