Strozzi Palace
Art museum · Santo Spirito ·
Renaissance palace showcasing contemporary art and traveling exhibitions
Renaissance palace showcasing contemporary art and traveling exhibitions
"I took in contemporary works at La Strozzina, Florence’s center for modern culture, which offered a strong counterpoint to the city’s Renaissance treasures." - CNT Editors
"A major cultural venue that stages contemporary art shows, offering visitors an engaging alternative to the city’s classical-heritage sites." - Laura Rysman
"The Coolest Museum in Florence When people think of Florence , they usually think of Renaissance art and crowded museums filled with altarpieces and "Madonna and Child" images. While the Renaissance is the biggest draw of this historic city, there is a lot more to its art-museum scene. The Palazzo Strozzi is a fine example of a museum that doesn't just showcase great art but also plays an important role in the community. Inside this Renaissance palace—a work of art in itself—visitors will find temporary exhibitions that cover a variety of time periods and cultures. On Thursday evenings, the courtyard is transformed into a social hub with hip Florentines having drinks and coffee at the café and on outdoor couches. The museum also offers free entrance to the downstairs exhibition spaceon select evenings and, in summer, hosts movie and music nights. Palazzo Strozzi has also gotten on board with making art an interactive experience, especially for children. Parentscan purchase afamily ticket which includes kid-friendly activities including workshops, sketching in the galleries, storytelling, and “stroller tours.”"
"The Coolest Museum in Florence When people think of Florence , they usually think of Renaissance art and crowded museums filled with altarpieces and "Madonna and Child" images. While the Renaissance is the biggest draw of this historic city, there is a lot more to its art-museum scene. The Palazzo Strozzi is a fine example of a museum that doesn't just showcase great art but also plays an important role in the community. Inside this Renaissance palace—a work of art in itself—visitors will find temporary exhibitions that cover a variety of time periods and cultures. On Thursday evenings, the courtyard is transformed into a social hub with hip Florentines having drinks and coffee at the café and on outdoor couches. The museum also offers free entrance to the downstairs exhibition spaceon select evenings and, in summer, hosts movie and music nights. Palazzo Strozzi has also gotten on board with making art an interactive experience, especially for children. Parentscan purchase afamily ticket which includes kid-friendly activities including workshops, sketching in the galleries, storytelling, and “stroller tours.”"
"One of Florence’s best kept secrets, Palazzo Strozzi is a beautiful, freestanding Renaissance palazzo with an ambitious contemporary art program. Whether its Carsten Holler’s latest experimental piece or an Marina Abramovic retrospective, Palazzo Strozzi constantly amazes through innovative, often interactive, exhibitions. Although the historic structure remains intact, the gallery space inside the museum is thoroughly modern and aptly renovated for art shows. Most exhibitions require advanced reservations, and the shop sells wonderful made-in-Florence gifts." - Erica Firpo
