This was one of our favourite museums in Florence.
We ducked in here away from the crowds on a busy Monday afternoon.
The museum is quiet and peaceful and is a model of how to bring together artefacts, informative text, multimedia and interactive exhibits.
This was my second visit and once again I was all alone in the museum and gallery, perfect for an immersive experience. There is the occasional passer-by in the courtyards, as a kindergarten is attached to the rear of the buildings.
The history and personal stories of the institution are really quite poignant and affecting.
The architecture is really first class, inside and out. The inner courtyards are the perfect place for a rest and some quiet reflection.
Mid-way there is a nice gift-shop, with some interesting items for sale.
The final step of the visit is quite extraordinary - an exhibition of many pieces of late medieval and renaissance art gathered by the institution during its long history.
This includes a striking Madonna and Child by Sandro Botticelli, a real gem and quite a highlight of the tour.
Please visit this wonderful museum, it is criminally underappreciated.