Stibbert Museum
Stibbert Museum
4.5
Military MuseumsArt MuseumsHistory Museums
10:00 - 14:00
Monday
10:00 - 14:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 14:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 14:00
Friday
10:00 - 18:00
Saturday
10:00 - 18:00
Sunday
10:00 - 18:00
About
A museum showcasing the eccentric and eclectic tastes of Frederick Stibbert, a 19th century art collector.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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from €15.00
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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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Brian B
Zwolle, The Netherlands97 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Friends
very special collection of medieval arms , and interior
very spectactular shown .
in the wing of a private villa
easy to reach by tram T1

very nice little cafe with amazing tarimisu with outsite sitting area
Written 29 October 2023
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Amelia T
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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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Om0714
Miami Beach, FL47 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
I didn’t feel it was fair to leave a 1 star review for this place since it is quite a nice museum. But the lady at the reception, Paula, where you get your tickets is the rudest most unfriendly and frustrated woman I have encountered in a while. Even though the place is nice, we were left completely shocked by how this women treated us when paying. How can an important museum like this hire such unprofessional staff with such lack of customer service and manners? To the managers of this place if any, make sure you take note on how unpleasant and rude Paula Sposito is. You should hire more welcoming faces, with more experience in customer service!!! She ruined our museum visit completely! This museum was completely empty I can maybe see why … this women is the first encounter you will have at the museum and such an unpleasant person!!! That is maybe the reason why there was not a soul in this museum. Remember something … we , the tourists, that you treat poorly are the ones that bring money into your pockets!!!If it wasn’t for us tourists you wouldn’t have a job. She went and tried to humiliate us by saying that we didn’t even speak Italian or read Italian (which we do) and that we were maybe miserable if we couldn’t pay for our 4 year old ticket. The reason why she got mad at us was because I asked how come she was charging us for our 4 year old son, even though in all the museum we had visited in Florence, his entry was free. There was even a sign that said children 4 and under have free entry. What a shame! She should get fired for her rude and unprofessional customer service. And also the old man with the dog defending this women and yelling at us !? Yelling at us! Quite unbelievable!
How can you treat turists this way? The two stars are for the nice collection.

Also think about cleaning that statue in the garden area!!!
Written 2 August 2023
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Louis V
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
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.
Written 25 July 2023
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frank
24 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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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Richard G
San Antonio, TX282 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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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Alexander Levitin
Amsterdam, The Netherlands5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Solo
This place and its location pose an outstanding contrast with overcrowded, noisy core group of main sights.

No Chinese souvenirs, no hordes. Just a quiet, romantic park and a posh manor stuffed with hundreds of historic items in well-preserved interiors. On a Saturday afternoon it's so quiet you can hear the clocks ticking.

The staff are super friendly and happy to share knowledge with you. Basically, it's an exemplary museum. Full marks!
Written 26 November 2022
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garykniveton
Glastonbury, UK48 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022
Best kept secret in Florence. An amazing exhibition with so many fantastic things and no crowds. Plus a lovely little cafe at the end. Worth the walk.
Written 14 October 2022
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Jason
Hixson, TN1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022 • Couples
Worst museum in Florence because the personnel are extremely rude and the museum is not open till 6. It’s open till 5. They have misinformation on all their literature and the lady at the front desk is rude. Whatever organization runs this site needs to fire those people and update the information on their sites and literature. Biggest waste of an hour walk. Read about the place online and boycott such a crappy museum. Don’t support such a sloppy business.
Written 25 September 2022
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GPukas
Vienna, Austria107 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
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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STIBBERT MUSEUM: All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

Frequently Asked Questions about Stibbert Museum

Stibbert Museum admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost €15.39, while a popular guided tour starts around €169.30 per person.