Museo Stibbert
Museo Stibbert
4.5
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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A museum showcasing the eccentric and eclectic tastes of Frederick Stibbert, a 19th century art collector.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Neighbourhood: Santa Maria Novella
Santa Maria Novella train station welcomes the majority of the people arriving in Florence, which might explain the hectic pace. Commuters and tourists come across the constant hustle and bustle of the station before exiting, taking a few steps and stopping amazed in Piazza di Santa Maria Novella. It is impossible not to admire the the square, housing one of the most charming basilicas in Florence. The area has plenty of local spots to taste Tuscan specialties, but don’t stop in the main streets alone; the narrower side streets always ensure satisfaction. The huge Parco Delle Cascine provides a solution to the need for a green area as well as a historic welcome in the form of a bronze statue of King Vittorio Emanuele II riding a horse.
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Louis V
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • Couples
As soon as we paid for the tickets, we started feeling unwell from the heat. We asked if the museum was air conditioned and were told it was not. We then asked for a refund seeing that we felt very faint from the heat. This was flatly refused. The temperatures in the museum must certainly go over the health and safety norms. The two staff members said that they too have to bear the heat.
Also, the guide services are stopped in summer and only recommence in November (perhaps the guide can't take the heat?).
It should be made amply clear that the place does not have air conditioning especially in light of the unbearable temperatures that Europe and indeed the world, is experiencing at the moment.
Also, the guide services are stopped in summer and only recommence in November (perhaps the guide can't take the heat?).
It should be made amply clear that the place does not have air conditioning especially in light of the unbearable temperatures that Europe and indeed the world, is experiencing at the moment.
Written 25 July 2023
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Richard G
San Antonio, TX272 contributions
Oct 2022
We drove to the Stibbert the day we were leaving Florence and had procured a car. There is parking on the street-but not much. The museum is not in the central city so it can't be reached by foot from centrally located hotels. But it is not far outside those areas, so it can be reached by taxi or bus. The museum is an old mansion containing not just the gorgeous furnishings of another age, but the collection of (19th century) Frederick Sibbert - items from European, Islamic and far eastern civilizations. There is art work. Some of the most amazing collections are of armor for both men and horses displayed on life size mannequins and on horse "mannequins." Guides are available to give tours. There are grounds to explore and a small cafe. A really interesting and different museum experience.
Written 2 February 2023
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Alessandra M
1 contribution
Jan 2024 • Friends
Extraordinary. I'm a child again. A daydream. Thanks to Mrs. Paola, the guide designated for tours for the little ones, I was able to travel with my imagination and appreciate this wonderful museum. Truly professional and engaging with his stories. Very, very good. I would like to go back immediately. Advised
Written 7 January 2024
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Amelia T
3 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
This is such an amazing hidden gem of Florence! Because it is out of the city center it is often overlooked by people which not only makes it that much more special but it also means you have the museum pretty much to yourself. It is a wonderful collection of weaponry and amour from all over the world and if that isn't interesting to you the building itself is spectacular! Every room is styled differently with unique and beautiful objects and art pieces. The museum's staff are so lovely and it is an absolutely must-see for history lovers and people looking for unique experiences in Florence.
Written 23 September 2023
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dje542014
Bourges, France40 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
To visit! An original museum! An impressive collection of armour, weapons, porcelain, paintings... of various origins (Italian, Japanese, Turkish and many more...) dating from the 15th/16th century.
The layout of the different rooms (many!) is very well done. The rate is more than very affordable (10 euros full rate).
Yes, the museum is a bit off-center but easily accessible.
The layout of the different rooms (many!) is very well done. The rate is more than very affordable (10 euros full rate).
Yes, the museum is a bit off-center but easily accessible.
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Written 30 August 2024
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GPukas
Vienna, Austria105 contributions
Apr 2022
Unfortunately did not manage to get in as the (b)witches that work on the entrance did not let us in while there was still one hour left before closing. It is amazing how people do not manage to share what's not theirs - seems to be typical to this town. Disappointment for me and even more for my son.
Written 22 April 2022
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Amazone
33 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
The works presented are gigantic and magnificent.
There are so many works to see that it will take you at least 2 hours to visit and immortalize it in photos.
Between characters, paintings and objects, you can travel.
Indeed, you will cross Asia, Europe and Egypt, not forgetting that you can rest in the huge garden that offers several small corners to relax.
If the trip has made you hungry, you can also eat on site.
Very good visit to you and enjoy every moment.
There are so many works to see that it will take you at least 2 hours to visit and immortalize it in photos.
Between characters, paintings and objects, you can travel.
Indeed, you will cross Asia, Europe and Egypt, not forgetting that you can rest in the huge garden that offers several small corners to relax.
If the trip has made you hungry, you can also eat on site.
Very good visit to you and enjoy every moment.
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Written 21 September 2024
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frank
26 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Absolutely amazing. I have seen a lot of armour in Europe and this exceeds all of them. I bet there are one half million items here. In addition the building is incredible. Your eyes are worn out trying to see everything. Garden,cafe tickets for museum 7e. For someone into European,ottomon or Asian weapons and armour this is world class. Little bit of a walk from t1 tram stop
Written 25 April 2023
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Pete D
Venice, Italy10 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Very interesting museum. A private collection of over 50,000 pieces: European, Japanese and Asian armor and objects, now owned by the Municipality of Florence. There is no point in booking guided tours because the visits are ONLY guided. We were lucky enough to be the only visitors! To reach the site the most convenient way is the tram. From Santa Maria Novella station, take the T1 towards Careggi and get off at the Muratori stop. From there it's a walk of about 1 km. The garden of Villa Stibbert, however, is of little interest.
Written 25 February 2024
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remigio z
24 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
It is one of the most beautiful museums ever seen... and I have seen so many! Rich and fascinating Collections especially for those who love medieval and oriental armor. Phenomenal are those of the armorers on horseback and the armor (many) of the samurai. Very nice also the palace that houses the splendid Collections
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Written 5 August 2024
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Volevo sapere se è vietato fare fotografie ? Grazie.
Written 4 June 2020
FlavioCanal
Milan, Italy
Mi scusi. Vedo solo ora la sua domanda: no, si possono sicuramente fare le foto. Io ne ho fatte molte :)
Written 16 August 2020
Le sale giapponesi al 1.piano sono attualmente visitabili?
Written 1 March 2019
Qual è il parcheggio più vicino al museo?
Written 12 October 2017
Puoi tranquillamente parcheggiare sulla salita che porta al museo. Non ci sono problemi in tal senso; ricordati di mettere l'auto sulle strisce blu a pagamento e non sulle bianche che sono solo per i residenti. Buona visita!
Written 14 October 2017
Dove si può mangiare con i bambini dopo aver visitato lo Stibbert?
Written 3 May 2017
pizzeria piazza giorgini e gelateria in fondo a via emanuele...
Written 18 December 2017
Could you please tell me - are you allowed to take photographs? Are you allowed to wander on your own? Thanks for your help.
Written 15 February 2016
You can take picture as you wish without flash, but you cannot wonder alone.
Written 2 August 2016
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