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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FAQs on Accademia Gallery Opening Hours
1. What time can you visit the Accademia Gallery?
The Accademia Gallery is open from 8.15 am to 6.50 pm from Tuesdays to Sundays. Visitors can enter the Gallery until 6.20 pm.
2. When is the Gallery closed?
Galleria dell’Accademia is closed on all Mondays. It is also closed on 25th December and on 1st January every year.
3. How many visitors can enter the Accademia Gallery at the same time?
The Gallery allows 200 visitors to enter under one time slot to avoid chaos and maintain the crowd levels.
4. What is the best time to explore Michelangelo’s David in the Gallery?
The Gallery is least crowded in the morning, from 8.15 am to 9 am. You can also see Michelangelo’s famous David statue without much hassle in the evening after 5 pm.
5. How long will it take to see the entire Gallery?
It will take a minimum of two hours to explore the gallery entirely. However, taking an Accademia Gallery Guided Tour, you can see the famous artworks within an hour.
6. How long does Guided Tour usually take?
A Guided Tour takes one hour to complete.
7. When can I explore Accademia Gallery for free?
You can explore the Gallery for free on the first Sunday of every month.
8. What are the extended hours for the Gallery in 2024?
Accademia Gallery will extend its hours from 4th June to 26th September 2024 on all Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Gallery will close at 10 pm, with the last entry at 9.30 pm on Tuesdays and at 9 pm, and the last entry at 8.30 pm on Thursdays.
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