San Marco Museum Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit the San Marco Museum in 2025?

Standard tickets to the San Marco Museum cost €8, or €2 for EU citizens aged from 18–25. Anyone under the age of 18 enters for free. Private tours are a great way to experience the museum with a guide, with prices starting around US$150 depending on the size of your group.

Q: What are the opening hours of the San Marco Museum?

The San Marco Museum is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 8:30am to 1:50pm, with the last entry 30 minutes before closing. The museum also opens on the first and third Sunday and the second and fourth Monday of each month. Check the website for closing days, which can change seasonally.

Q: Are guided tours available for the San Marco Museum?

Yes, guided tours let you skip the line and experience the San Marco Museum with an expert, who can tell you all about the Dominican convent’s 15th-century paintings and connection to famous figures such as Fra Angelico and Girolamo Savonarola. Private tours also allow you to ask questions and see the museum at your own pace.

Q: What are the highlights to see in the San Marco Museum?

At the San Marco Museum, you can see frescoed monks’ quarters, a peaceful cloister, and some of Fra Angelico’s most famous paintings, including the Annunciation and Last Judgement. Domenico Ghirlandaio’s Last Supper is another highlight, as is the cell where Cosimo de’ Medici—who commissioned the 15th-century convent—used to pray.

Q: Where is the San Marco Museum located in Florence?

The San Marco Museum is located in Florence’s historic center in Piazza San Marco, just north of the Accademia Gallery and about a 10-minute walk from the Florence Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore). The T2 tram line, which connects San Marco with Florence’s main train station and airport, starts just outside of the museum.

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Know before you go

The San Marco Museum is wheelchair accessible inside, but visitors need to request assistance to navigate the steps at the entrance.
Large bags, backpacks, and umbrellas are not allowed inside.
The museum is adjacent the Church of San Marco; if you plan on visiting the church, be sure to cover your shoulders and knees.
There is a small bookshop inside the museum but no café.

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