Florence Leonardo da Vinci Museum Tickets and Tours

Located in the heart of Florence are the Leonardo da Vinci Museum and the Interactive Leonardo Museum, two exhibition spaces that delve into the life and work of this famous genius who has transcended history for his work as an artist, inventor, scientist and painter, and who was a pioneer of his time. Below, you will find all the details about both museums.

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Florence Leonardo Da Vinci Interactive Museum Tickets

Explore the Interactive Museum of Leonardo da Vinci in Florence

Skip the lines and enter this museum in the heart of Florence to discover the inventions of the Italian genius in an interactive way.

From €10 at Hellotickets

With this ticket to the Leonardo da Vinci Interactive Museum, you can skip the queues and immerse yourself in the fascinating universe of one of the great geniuses of the Renaissance. Located in the heart of Florence, the museum offers an interactive and educational experience suitable for all ages.

During your visit, you will not only see the machines designed by Da Vinci, but you will also be able to try them out, read their codes and take part in explanatory workshops. The exhibitions are available in several languages and include prototypes built based on the artist's original drawings.

Recommended if... you are looking for a cultural and interactive activity in Florence that combines science, history and creativity in an accessible and entertaining setting.

Florence has two museums dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci, both offering different experiences. You can choose between an interactive visit with priority access or a more traditional experience focused on his artistic and scientific legacy. Here is a summary of the current prices:

• Entrance to the Leonardo da Vinci Interactive Museum from €10: Priority access, interactive exhibitions, explanations in several languages and workshops to experiment with his machines.
• Entrance to the Leonardo da Vinci Museum in Florence from €13: Includes fast-track entry, online audio guide in several languages and access to an extensive collection on his life and work.

You can buy tickets for the Leonardo da Vinci museums in Florence directly at the ticket office, but if you want to avoid queues and ensure access at your preferred date and time, it is best to book online in advance.

Hellotickets offers two options: on the one hand, admission to the Leonardo da Vinci Interactive Museum, ideal if you are looking for a more immersive and participatory experience. On the other hand, admission to the Leonardo da Vinci Museum in Florence is perfect for those who want to discover his work at their own pace with the help of an audio guide. Both experiences are located in the historic centre and complement each other perfectly.

If you want to delve deeper into the life and work of one of the great geniuses of the Renaissance, the ideal thing to do is take a guided tour of the Leonardo da Vinci Museum in Florence. This experience will allow you to discover in greater detail his inventions, his revolutionary ideas and the historical context in which he lived, all accompanied by an expert guide.

With this guided tour of the Leonardo da Vinci Museum, you will enjoy a 2-hour tour of the museum's exhibitions, without having to queue and with the possibility of choosing the language of the tour. In addition, if you wish, you can extend your experience with an optional tour of Florence's historic centre, where you will visit places such as the Duomo, the Palazzo Vecchio and the Ponte Vecchio, all with a special focus on Da Vinci and his connection to the city.

This activity is ideal if you are looking for a more complete and enriching visit, with the convenience of priority access, a specialised local guide and the possibility of adapting the tour to your interests.

No Florence tourist pass includes free admission to either museum. However, if you have the Firenzecard, you can enjoy reduced admission to the Leonardo da Vinci Museum for £7.

What should you not miss on your visit to the Leonardo da Vinci Museums in Florence?

The history of the Leonardo da Vinci Museum is very interesting: in the 1960s, Carlo Niccolai decided to reproduce Leonardo's machines on a large scale and by hand, based on his designs, and created a complete collection with the support of various academics who helped him decipher the artist's notes. During your visit, don't miss any of the models made from his sketches.

Specifically, the museum is divided into four thematic areas: one housing civil inventions, another with flying inventions, one with war and/or military inventions, and the last one dedicated to his studies of the human body and anatomy. In addition, don't miss the documentary on the artist's life and work, and of course, you have to visit the library.

For its part, the Interactive Leonardo Museum is an innovative and dynamic museum where you can't miss the different interactive machines built from Leonardo da Vinci's Codes, his anatomical studies and, most notably, the digital reproduction of some of his main paintings and interactive laboratories. You can also see around twenty geographical tables.

Florence has two spaces dedicated to the Renaissance genius that are often confused, as both are located in the historic centre and focus on the artist's inventions and works. Here I explain the differences so you can choose which one to visit — although ideally you should see both if you have time.

Leonardo da Vinci Museum

The Leonardo da Vinci Museum focuses on displaying the artist's machines and inventions in a more exhibition-style setting. You'll see full-scale reproductions handcrafted from the original sketches, divided into four themed areas: civil, flying, military and anatomical inventions. There's also a library, a documentary about his life and other areas that round off a very educational visit.

Leonardo Interactive Museum

The Interactive Leonardo Museum offers a more hands-on and participatory experience. Here you can touch and activate many of the interactive machines, experiment in digital laboratories and discover his anatomical studies through modern technology. It also stands out for its educational approach, ideal for families or those looking to learn through play.

Both museums are highly recommended, but if you prefer a more sensory and participatory visit, the interactive museum may be your best option. If you are interested in a more classic and in-depth approach to inventions, the first one is for you.

Florence has two museums dedicated to the Renaissance genius Leonardo da Vinci, each with its own opening hours. Here is a summary to help you plan your visit.

Leonardo da Vinci Museum

The Leonardo da Vinci Museum is open every day with different opening hours depending on the season:

• Summer (April to October): 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

• Winter (November to March):

  • Monday to Saturday: 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
  • Sundays: 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Leonardo Interactive Museum

The Interactive Leonardo Museum is also open every day, with opening hours varying according to the time of year:

• Summer (April to October): 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

• Winter (November to March):

  • Monday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday to Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

If you are travelling to Florence with children, the Leonardo da Vinci Museum is a must-see. An educational visit where they can learn more about this key figure in history. It also has workshops and educational games designed to teach visitors about the artist's various inventions and works.

The Interactive Leonardo Museum is also an excellent option. It is an interactive and, above all, very dynamic museum where you can interact with different objects and learn a lot.

If you are looking for other things to do with children in Florence, you will find the best ideas in our list of things to do in Florence with children.

The visit to the Leonardo da Vinci Museum will depend on how long you spend looking at the different models and mock-ups of Leonardo's inventions, although the average duration is estimated to be approximately two hours.

The visit to the Interactive Leonardo Museum takes approximately one hour, whether you take the guided tour or opt for the audio guide.

The Leonardo da Vinci Museum and the Interactive Museum of Leonardo are very close to each other and, in turn, are less than a five-minute walk from Piazza del Duomo, where you can visit:

• Santa Maria del Fiore: The Duomo is one of the must-see sights in Florence. It was designed by Arnolfo di Cambio in the 15th century. Visit the post on what to see and do inside Florence Cathedral and find out all the details of the visit.
• Brunelleschi's Dome: The octagonal dome of the Duomo is one of the major works of the Renaissance. It was built between 1418 and 1434 and is an engineering marvel. A century later, the interior vault of the dome was painted by artists Giorgio Vasari and Federico Zuccari. It is one of the best viewpoints in the city of Florence and a must-see. Read the post If you are looking for other plans for your stay, visit the post on tickets for the Florence Duomo Dome and find out all the details.
• Battistero di San Giovanni: Also in Piazza del Duomo, opposite Santa Maria del Fiore, is the Battistero, the oldest building in Piazza del Duomo, renowned for its Porta del Paradiso, which has 10 bronze panels decorated with scenes from the Old Testament.
• Giotto's Bell Tower: It is 400 steps high and is one of the best viewpoints in Florence, next to the Duomo's dome.

In addition, there are other attractions in Piazza del Duomo that you should not miss.

When visiting both museums, keep the following recommendations in mind to make the most of your visit:

• They are not two of the city's main museums, but if you are spending several days in Florence, I recommend visiting them to delve into the life and work of the artist.
• Be sure to bring your camera to capture everything you see.
• These are two ideal visits for the little ones.
• I recommend visiting during the week when there are fewer visitors so you can see everything more comfortably.
• Take your time and interact with everything you see.

And of course, find out about the best museums in Florence, the Accademia Gallery and the Uffizi Gallery.