Museo de' Medici — Attraction in Florence

Brunelleschi's rotonda was built in the early fifteenth century but was not completed until four centuries later during which time the structure had several uses. Its present use as the home of the Museo de' Medici is a most worthy one. Bringing the history of the Medici to a focus in the city where the family's influence has been so great has been an inspired idea. We were greeted warmly and were patiently instructed in the use of the QR codes located in each of the chapel spaces to access English audio commentaries on the exhibits. Altogether a quietly delightful experience away from the teeming masses of tourists who throng the popular sights of Florence. It would, however, have been nice to have had some information about the building and its chequered history leading to its...

The Museo de' Medici was a very extraordinary and interesting place to visit to learn a little bit about the historical context of Florence. Being able to see the different collections and items possessed by the Medici family put into context and perspective just how influential the family was during the time. Would highly recommend taking a visit if you have any previous knowledge of the Medici family or simply want to know more about their role in Tuscany as a whole. Highlights definitely include the modeled holographic projection of the crown worn by Cosimo I and the...

Honestly a really cool museum, lots of information and examples of some members of the Medici family and artifacts or replicas that give you a good idea of the time periods mentioned. I was a bit surprised when I viewed the last exhibit because for the steep price of €10 I was expecting some more exhibits. The curator was incredibly nice, but didn’t mention any student discounts even though I later found out there is. Overall, I this museum should be part of a larger museum and not a stand alone museum or at least make it larger with...