The Museum houses an extraordinarily rich collection of precious objects, many of which were commissioned by members of the Medici family. The works of art range from Florentine workmanship to other schools and countries and include rock crystal vases and works in pietre dure (semi-precious stones), ivory, gems, cameos, silver, carpets, clocks and chinoiserie.
The Museum is situated in the left wing of the Pitti Palace on the ground floor and in the first mezzanine.
The state rooms, which formed part of the grand-ducal summer apartment, are decorated with important 17th-century frescoes.

Opening hours: Daily: 8:15 – 16:30 (November – February). 8:15 – 17:30 (March and October). 8:15 – 18:30 (April, May and September). 8:15 – 19:30 (June – August). Closed on the 1st and the last Monday of each month, New Year's Day, May 1st and Christman Day.

Tickets: Full price Euro 4, Reduced Euro 2. Free admission and Combined tickets. Tickets valid also for the Boboli Gardens and the Porcelain Museum.

Disabled persons: Access for disabled visitors is limited to the ground floor.

Schools: Free entry. Booking is compulsory but there is no charge (Tel: +39 055290112).
A list of the students and teachers on headed note-paper must be handed in at the ticket office.
If a guide is required, arrangements can be made with Firenze Musei when booking the visit. Charge: Euro 3 per student.

How to contact the Museum: Tel: +39 0552388709; +39 0552388761, Fax: +39 0552388710
E-mail: argenti@sbas.firenze.it