Museum of San Marco

The museum occupies a vast area of the Dominican convent of San Marco and preserves much of its original atmosphere. Founded in 1436 and designed by the architect Michelozzo, the convent played an important role in the cultural and religious life of Florence, especially at the time of Savonarola.
The museum owes its renown especially to the paintings of Fra Angelico, one of the great artists of the Renaissance, who frescoed

extensive parts of the convent. Other works by Fra Angelico, of various provenance, were assembled here in the 20th century, resulting in a remarkable collection of the artist's works.
There is also an important collection of 16th-century paintings including numerous works by Fra Bartolomeo. The museum has a section devoted to fragments of sculpture and architecture from buildings of the city centre which were demolished in the 19th century.

Opening hours:

Monday to Friday: 8,15 – 13,50
Ticket office closes at 13,20

Saturday and Sunday: 8,15 – 16,50
Ticket office closes at 16,20

Closed on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday and the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, New Year’s Day, May 1st and Christmas Day.

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