Ospedale degli Innocenti Tours and Tickets

Q: What’s the best way to experience the Ospedale degli Innocenti?

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Q: How much does it cost to visit the Ospedale degli Innocenti in 2025?

Standard tickets to the Ospedale degli Innocenti cost €9 for adults and €7 for seniors over 65 and young people aged 11–17. Kids aged 10 and under enter for free. Temporary exhibitions require additional paid tickets. To tour the Ospedale degli Innocenti with a private guide, expect to pay around US$150.

Q: What is the history of the Ospedale degli Innocenti?

The Brunelleschi-designed Ospedale degli Innocenti was founded in the early 15th century as a home for abandoned children. The orphanage operated for about 400 years, teaching trades to young residents and receiving donated masterpieces from some of Florence’s most renowned artists. The facility now comprises a museum and an arts education center.

Q: What are the opening hours of the Ospedale degli Innocenti?

The Ospedale degli Innocenti operates seasonal opening hours, so it’s best to check ahead of your trip for the latest times. It’s typically open daily from midmorning to early evening, and the last entry is one hour before closing. It takes about one hour to view the collection. Special exhibitions may have different opening hours.

Q: What can you see at the Ospedale degli Innocenti?

The Ospedale degli Innocenti offers a combination of history, art, and architecture. Admire the Brunelleschi-designed building, one of the earliest examples of Florentine Renaissance architecture, then explore an exhibition about the children who lived in the orphanage. Paintings and sculptures by Botticelli, Ghirlandaio, and Della Robbia are another highlight.

Q: What attractions are near the Ospedale degli Innocenti?

The Ospedale degli Innocenti shares a piazza with the ornately frescoed Basilica della Santissima Annunziata and the National Archaeological Museum of Florence, while the San Marco Museum is a short walk away. The most popular nearby attraction is the Accademia Gallery (Galleria dell'Accademia), which houses Michelangelo’s David, among other famous artworks.

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Know before you go

The garden level houses the section of the museum dedicated to the lives of the orphans, and showcases multimedia exhibits, including video interviews of the last innocentini who lived here before the building was converted into a museum.
The upper two floors are dedicated to the building’s Renaissance architecture and art collection.
The Ospedale degli Innocenti is wheelchair-accessible.
Large bags, backpacks, and umbrellas must be left at the free coat check.
There is a panoramic rooftop cafè where you can relax and enjoy the view over the city center.

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