Ticket sales were suspended for the rest of the day on Tuesday June 24, 2026 as extreme temperatures put pressure on the museum’s cooling system.
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Sunset over Florence: Friday evening visits return to the Vasari Corridor
The elevated passage connecting the Uffizi and Palazzo Pitti will be open on Friday evenings from 3 July to 20 November 2026.
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Uffizi reopens Botticelli rooms with Venus and Primavera facing each other
The museum’s two most famous Renaissance paintings now stand opposite one another in a redesigned display.
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Mammoths and Ancient Whales Return to Florence Museum
The University of Florence’s Museum of Geology and Palaeontology reopens with free admission during the opening weekend.
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New Board Appointed for Florence’s Uffizi Galleries
Four new members join director Simone Verde on the museum’s governing body for the 2026–2031 term.
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Visitors to the Brancacci Chapel Can Now Explore Sala Vanni
Sala Vanni, one of the most significant spaces in Florence’s Carmine complex, will open to the public from 7 June to 31 August 2026.
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Florence ranked among the world’s top 10 cities for culture by Time Out
The survey highlighted the city’s mix of Renaissance heritage, contemporary exhibitions and accessible cultural life.
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Free evening entry at Museo dell’Opera del Duomo on 23 May 2026
The museum behind Florence Cathedral will open free of charge on 23 May for the European Night of Museums, while the Uffizi will offer €1 evening admission.
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Florence unveils GAMB, new network for Accademia and Bargello museums
The new institution includes seven museums and manages more than 50,000 artworks and over 18,000 square metres of exhibition space.
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Smart sensors installed at Brancacci Chapel to monitor climate and visitors
The new system combines environmental monitoring with visitor-flow analysis.
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