UFFIZI GALLERY

Getting to the Uffizi Gallery – Museum Opening Hours

The Uffizi is open Tuesday to Sunday, 8:15 am – 6:50 pm. CLOSED on Mondays.
The ticket office closes at 6:05 pm, and the museum starts closing down at 6:35 pm.
The museum follows regular opening hours every first Sunday of the month, and entrance is FREE for everyone. No pre-booked tickets are sold for those dates.
The museum is closed: every Monday, January 1, May 1, and December 25.

There are a number of services offered by the Uffizi Gallery

Audio guides

Several languages are available as audio guides, including Italian, English, French, German, Spanish, and Japanese. There is a charge of € 6,00 for an individual set.

Bookshop

Three museum shops are located at the entrance and right before the exit.
There is a gift shop at the end of your visit where you can purchase souvenirs and objects inspired by the Gallery’s works.

A bookshop at the entrance specializes in art publications if you are looking for more detailed information about the artworks.

Cloakroom

The cloakroom is located near the entrance. It is mandatory for all visitors to check umbrellas, large bags, and backpacks. Your checked backpack/bag must not contain drinks, so you should not bring them into the museum.

Cloakroom services are free of charge.

Coffee shop/Cafeteria

On the second floor, there is a café that also serves as a restaurant. On this terrace above the Loggia dei Lanzi, you will find this café with a stunning view of the city and Palazzo Vecchio.

Post Office

The Museum Shop offers a tiny post office near the exit. This post office offers standard postal services, currency exchange, mailing of objects purchased from the museum shop, and collectors’ stamp purchases. 

For visitors with mobility impairments or disabilities

At the entrance and exit, elevators and lifts are available. Due to their small size, there may be a wait.

You must use the ramp via della Ninna in order to access the Uffizi with a wheelchair.