Accademia Gallery Hours

The Accademia Gallery, also known as Galleria dell’Accademia, is open from 8:15 a.m. to 6:50 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday, with the last entry at 6:20 p.m., and is closed on Mondays.

It’s also closed on Christmas (December 25) and New Year’s Day (January 1).

Days	Opening Time	Closing Time	Last entry
Tuesday	8.15 am	6.50 pm	6.20 pm
Wednesday	8.15 am	6.50 pm	6.20 pm
Thursday	8.15 am	6.50 pm	6.20 pm
Friday	8.15 am	6.50 pm	6.20 pm
Saturday	8.15 am	6.50 pm	6.20 pm
Sunday	8.15 am	6.50 pm	6.20 pm
Monday	Closed	Closed	Closed

While opening hours remain consistent, weekends see higher visitor numbers.

So we recommend advance booking, especially for group tours or to see Michelangelo’s David.

Extended Opening Hours in 2024

Visitors planning to explore the Gallery between 4th June 2024 and 26th September 2024 can enjoy extended summer evening visits!

During this period, the Gallery will remain open for some extra hours on all Tuesdays, making it 8.15 am to 10 pm, with the last visitor entry at 9.30 pm. 

While on Thursdays, the extended hours will strecth from 8.15 am to 9 pm, with the last entry at 8.30 pm.

Accademia Gallery will follow its usual timings on other days of the week.

Days	Opening Time	Closing Time	Last entry
Tuesday	8.15 am	10 pm	9.30 pm
Wednesday	8.15 am	6.50 pm	6.20 pm
Thursday	8.15 am	9 pm	8.30 pm
Friday	8.15 am	6.50 pm	6.20 pm
Saturday	8.15 am	6.50 pm	6.20 pm
Sunday	8.15 am	6.50 pm	6.20 pm
Monday	Closed	Closed	Closed

Best Time to Visit the Gallery

The best time to visit the Gallery is between 8.15 am and 9 am, as it is the least crowded.

Tourists usually arrive 30 minutes before the Gallery opens to line up.

Since the Gallery allows only 200 visitors to enter at once, the entry queues can be longer later in the day. 

If you cannot make it in the morning, we recommend visiting the Gallery after 5 pm since most visitors leave the Gallery by this time. 

The Accademia Gallery is less crowded on weekdays in the winter months, from November to February.

We recommend getting an Accademia Gallery skip the line ticket to avoid all the long queues! 

How long does it take to visit the Accademia Gallery in Florence?

Exploring all parts of the Gallery in detail will take around two hours to see all the famous artworks!

If you’re on a time crunch, our Accademia Gallery Itinerary will help you shorten your visit and see the most famous artworks in an hour. 

You can also take an Accademia Gallery guided tour, ensuring you cover every part of the Gallery and its history with a professional in an hour!

These tours allow you to explore comfortably while discovering more than meets the eye so you have a memorable experience. 

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