The Uffizi Galleries temporarily suspended ticket sales on Tuesday, 24 June, 2026, after problems with its air-conditioning system amid an intense heatwave affecting Florence.
According to information reported on Tuesday afternoon, exceptionally high temperatures placed the museum’s cooling system under strain. As a result, museum management decided to limit the number of visitors allowed inside and halt further ticket sales for the remainder of the day.
Long queues formed outside the Uffizi as visitors waited to enter. Florence is currently under a red heat alert, the highest level issued by health authorities, with temperatures reaching well above seasonal averages.
Technical teams were working on the air-conditioning system on Tuesday in an effort to restore normal operation.
It was not immediately clear whether the disruption would continue beyond Tuesday. Museum officials had not announced any additional restrictions for the following days at the time of writing.
Practical information
Visitors planning to visit the Uffizi in the coming days are advised to check the museum’s official channels before travelling to the gallery, particularly while high temperatures persist in Florence.
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