Visitors to Florence will pay higher admission fees at the city’s civic museums from 1 February 2026.
The municipal administration has approved a general price increase of around 30%.
The decision was announced by the city government at Palazzo Vecchio. It marks the first update to civic museum prices since 2018 with officials saying the increase reflects rising operating costs.
Historic buildings have faced higher energy and maintenance expenses as inflation has pushed up electricity and heating bills in particular. The city says current prices no longer cover management costs.
Prices seen as below national levels
The municipality carried out a comparison with other Italian museums. It found Florence’s civic museums charged less than similar institutions.
Officials argue this was out of step with the global importance of Florence’s collections. They say the new tariffs will align prices with national standards. The city also expects to generate extra funding which will support conservation, security, exhibitions and education.
Higher prices for major attractions
Several of Florence’s best-known civic museums will see sharp increases. Standard tickets will rise as follows.
Palazzo Vecchio will increase from €12.50 to €18.
The Arnolfo Tower will rise from €12.50 to €20.
Tickets for the Cappella Brancacci will go from €10 to €15.
The Fondazione Romano will increase from €5 to €8.
Museo Stefano Bardini will rise from €7 to €10.
Museo Novecento will increase from €9.50 to €13.
Admission to Forte Belvedere will go from €5 to €8.
Archaeological excavations will rise from €4 to €5.
Tickets for the towers of San Niccolò, San Giorgio, Zecca and Porta Romana will increase from €6 to €8.
Fees for guided visits and special activities will also rise. Full-price tickets will increase from €5 to €8.
End of the €5 Palazzo Vecchio ticket
The city has also confirmed the end of the experimental €5 ticket for Palazzo Vecchio. This reduced price was linked to special cultural projects. The discount remains available only until 6 January 2026, ending with the closure of an exhibition on Giovanni Boccaccio.
Concessions for residents remain
Good news for local resident is that all existing concessions will stay in place. This includes discounts for Florentines and metropolitan area residents. The Fiorentino Card will continue to cost €10. It offers unlimited access to all civic museums.
For most tourists, however, Florence civic museum visits will become more expensive. The new tariffs apply from February 2026.
