Ospedale degli Innocenti

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Ospedale degli Innocenti

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P.za della SS. Annunziata, 12, 50121 Firenze FI, Italy

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Renaissance architecture, art, and foundling history await  

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P.za della SS. Annunziata, 12, 50121 Firenze FI, Italy Get directions

+39 055 20371
istitutodeglinnocenti.it

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10 Best Museums in Florence | Condé Nast Traveler

"Gallery of the Ospedale degli Innocenti, designed by Filippo Brunelleschi to showcase the masterpieces housed within—including Botticelli and Domenico Ghirlandaio—offers a window into six centuries of history. The main exhibition, which includes artifacts, artworks, memorabilia, documents, and multimedia exhibits, presents the 600-year-long history of the Istituto degli Innocenti, with a special focus on the personal stories and everyday life of the children who lived here when the building was an orphanage." - Bridget Arsenault

https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/best-museums-in-florence
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Rob Moore

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Very interesting history of this ancient orphanage “Hospital of the Innocents”. The heartbreaking stories of child abandonment over the ages during plagues unrest or personal tragedy by parents and the collection of categorized trinkets left with the children can make this an emotional visit. The location also often hosts very well curated special exhibits. Current exhibit is Impressionism (2/28/25) very didactic and immersive even children will be amazed at the information presented. One disappointment the current exhibit catalogue was only available in Italian. The top floor Cafe Verona does not disappoint for photo location or quiet snack, coffee or drinks. Disability Note: Carer gets free admission and there are 2 or 3 disabled toilets on the lowest level (-1) and one by the gift shop. Lifts or ramps make access easier.

Derya R

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Not many people know the importance this square and the church, thanks our guide we understood how great this area is for Renaissance, inside the church you get wow effect

Kevin “Kevin”

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If you believe that bambini's are the future this is a must see museum. The people from the Arti from the early ages believed that all children deserved equal chances at life, education and later a proper job. What impacted me the most was the part about foundlings and the "half" tokens the children had with them from their parents so they could later identify eachother, alot of these tokens are on proper display. Now the good part aswell is the rooftop café with a stunning view of Firenze 😁

Lev Vilensky

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Very delicious collection of old Florentine masters in one of the first buildings of real Renaissance architecture. Highly recommend

Pong Lenis

Google
This is a very nice museum, it has a very nice collection of paintings, religious artifacts, sculptures, jewelry, and other various artifacts. Its collection is very well preserved and displayed, I really enjoyed the time I spent here. There is a lovely rooftop where you can take some nice scenic photos. I would definitely recommend checking out this museum.

Rebecca ter Borg

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A very nice and interesting museum. We visited the museum with our firenze card late in the afternoon and we were pretty much the only ones there, which was rather refreshing after so many museums with a lot of people. It has been one of the better museums in Firenze and the history of the building and importance for the city were very interesting.

Zack Austin

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Excellent attraction that may not get as much attention as the other dominant ones close by. An in-depth museum that provides a rich history for what it once was: a charitable organisation for children abandoned by their parents. And although its conception was for a sad, somber cause, the architecture of this place is anything but. Brunelleschi designed this complex with the prowess shown throughout his other works around the city, the pillars seen here similar to the ones that hold up Basilica di Santo Spirito. Upstairs you will find artwork from a variety of well-known artists, as well as a charming cafe that serves both food and drinks (albeit for a very hefty price), the view, however, makes up for it.

Phae Drus

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Historic place to visit and read Wiki while you stand in the center of the Plaza to learn about the fountains and the very interesting history of the Orphanage. The American Association of Pediatrics uses that symbol off the building for its Logo. There is an art museum there as well but we did not go since it was such a beautiful day.