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Museo delle Cappelle Medicee: free entry days, tickets & hours
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Medici Chapels is next free on Sunday, 1 November 2026 (in 8 days).
- Free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month (#domenicalmuseo).
- Also free: under-18s.
- Otherwise: full price — €11.
Calendar
Free days at Medici Chapels
- SUN1NOVSunday, 1 November 2026 · in 8 days · 08:15–18:50
- WED4NOVWednesday, 4 November 2026 · in 11 days · 08:15–18:50
- SUN6DECSunday, 6 December 2026 · in 6 weeks · 08:15–18:50
- SUN3JANSunday, 3 January 2027 · in 2 months · 08:15–18:50
- SUN7FEBSunday, 7 February 2027 · in 4 months · 08:15–18:50
- SUN7MARSunday, 7 March 2027 · in 4 months · 08:15–18:50
15 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Free Sundays here are open all day (8:15-18:50).
- Under-18s enter free; bring ID.
- Few lockers and no large luggage - travel light.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free dayFree for everyone on the first Sunday of the month (#domenicalmuseo) · 08:15–18:50 | everyone | No reservations or educational activities on free days. 'Michelangelo's Secret Room' is a separate paid, booked visit. | No |
| Free dayFree for everyone on 25 April, 2 June and 4 November · 08:15–18:50 | everyone | — | No |
| Free forFree for under-18s | under-18s | Show ID. Note: the Italian version of the ticket page words this as 'young EU citizens' under 18, while the English page and national rules for state museums say all under-18s. | No |
Official prices
Medici Chapels ticket prices
| Full price — Optional reservation €3-4. Reduced €2 for EU citizens aged 18-24 - not free. | €11 |
| Combined ticket with 'Michelangelo's Secret Room' (15-minute visit, max 4 people) — Charcoal wall drawings attributed to Michelangelo; booking mandatory, no under-10s, 12 steep steps. | €32 |
| 72-hour combined ticket for all open museums of the group | €38 |
| Audioguide (single device) | €6 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (full price). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
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Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 08:15–18:50 |
| Wed | 08:15–18:50 |
| Thu | 08:15–18:50 |
| Fri | 08:15–18:50 |
| Sat | 08:15–18:50 |
| Sun | 08:15–18:50 |
Tuesday-Sunday 8:15am-6:50pm; last entrance 40 minutes before closing. Closed Mondays (special evening opening 30 Nov 2026 5:15-9pm), 25 December and 1 January.
Piazza di Madonna degli Aldobrandini 6, 50123 Florence, Italy
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FAQ
Medici Chapels: common questions
Is Medici Chapels free?
Medici Chapels is free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month (#domenicalmuseo) and on 25 April, 2 June and 4 November. Also free: under-18s. Otherwise the official ticket costs €11.
When is Medici Chapels free?
Free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month (#domenicalmuseo). The next free date is Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Who gets free entry to Medici Chapels?
Under-18s — show ID. Note: the Italian version of the ticket page words this as 'young EU citizens' under 18, while the English page and national rules for state museums say all under-18s..
How much is a ticket to Medici Chapels?
Full price costs €11 on the official site.
What day is Medici Chapels closed?
Medici Chapels is closed on Mondays. Tuesday-Sunday 8:15am-6:50pm; last entrance 40 minutes before closing. Closed Mondays (special evening opening 30 Nov 2026 5:15-9pm), 25 December and 1 January.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- bargellomusei.it/en/museum/cappelle-medicee/ · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
- bargellomusei.it/en/tickets/cappelle-medicee/ · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
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