Unmissable,but book at the office opposite,costs extra but worth avoiding the lines to get in. Terry Hughes if you have a british passport you get into this and ALL state run museums FREE. read more

this one star rating is for the https://www.florence-museum-tickets.com which is the offical website. It is not an easy to use website first of all and my friend and I have never had an issues travelling or booking places (museums, restaurants, travel.) They firstly glitched and reserved us for the wrong time, so we gave their customer support a call multiple times, were hung up on. Then when we finally got directed towards two different people they were very rude, would not give us any answers about refund policy or if we were able to change our time. She told us we could do it on the website, that was the only useful information given. We used the step by step instructions on the website and it did not work, the "change button" they said would be there was not. They say the do not do refunds in one section then in another it says it takes a few days for you to receive the refund. Nothing on this website makes sense. When we tried calling the customer service the woman hung up on us 3 times, we were very respectful and tried being really nice because we are sure this is not an easy job. But she was blatantly rude and not helpful. If you are making a reservation on this website DONT! Use a different website and make sure you can go because if you need a refund or any help they will not give it to you. Now we have $132 that is wasted and as broke college students that were really excited for this museum and have been looking forward to it for months, this is a shit situation. read more

An unforgettable visit. A complete collection of Renaissaince paintings. I wish to recommend you to book a guided tour to the Uffizi Gallery to better appreciate the details and explainations of all the paintings. Do not forget enjoy a visit to the Vasarian Corridor as well and book your tickets on line in advance to skip the lines. We booked thru www.florence-museum-tickets.com. Easy and fast. read more

The Museum had a superb collection of priceless works of art! I've seen the pictures of most important italian artist: Giotto, Botticelli, Caravaggio, Raffaello, Mantegna, Leonardo da Vinci and others. There're also statues and works of Michelangelo. Here there's the best collection in the world of Renaissance works. I like the architecture of the building: the painted ceiling, the marble floors in some corridors. I was really excited to see all those works that represent the history of Florence, of Italy and Europe read more

The Uffizi Gallery is one of the most popular attractions in Florence, with the longest lines. and a must see. I purchased our tickets online months before we left for Italy. You have to choose the date and times to visit so you do have to keep to a schedule. Once we traded our voucher for the ticket we were able to skip the long lines and get in within 15 min. This museum houses some amazing works, I found them fascinating and enjoyed the art and sculptures. Each floor was just as amazing as the last one but all the steps!!! - it was quite a work out to get to the top floor, But it was so worth it to see the views from up there. read more

Pro-tip: If you have a Firenze Card, just talk to any of the employees hanging out around the doors and they'll get you into the gallery and past all of the lines. There wasn't a marked door specifically for Firenze Card holders, so be friendly and the staff will get you taken care of. The displays themselves were, of course, stunning. There is very little that isn't breathtakingly beautiful in this city. read more

Unless I was an art history major, I would not have enjoyed it had I done this alone.. but I had booked via third party tour "skip the line".. ended up STILL waiting, but loved the experience nonetheless. Avoid Tuesdays since gallery is closed on Mondays, many may try to visit moreso first day gallery is open again.. on the other hand, if you're trying to do a quick 30 minute only, looked as if lines were considerably shorter in the afternoons. read more

A must-see museum when visiting Florence. Lines are long, so be sure to do your research on how to get tickets beforehand, and show up as close to opening as possible to reduce waiting. Once you're in, it will be an amazing experience. read more

i'm not a big museum person but i really enjoyed my time here getting tickets were a breeze we had to stand in line for a bit but once we got in, we just purchased our tickets and started walking around there is a wide variety of art a lot of religious/classical art on the main floor and more modern art on the bottom floor def recommend you come by while in florence read more

To see these works of art is wonderful! We were on a two and a half hour tour and could have spent even more time. But I would recommend multiple visits. It is a must for a visitor to Florence! read more

My wife and I quickly waited in line when we arrived to Florence by train. It looked deceiving since the line was long. It was early March so my dad said not to worry about reserving online. So, we waited close to 30 minutes to get to the front of the line. If you were handicapped, it looked like you could jump to the front in a separate line. Once you entered, there was a desk to purchase your ticket and also check-in your larger backpack. We walked upstairs to the main gallery where we saw a long hallway of sculptures with rooms branching off. They give you a map so you can easily find which century of art is in each room. There are the famous Botticelli paintings: Allegory of Spring (Primavera) and Birth of Venus which you will recognize. I passed it without realizing it since crowds of people were snapping photos in front of us. My wife recognized it from her art history class in college. At 8 euros, this place easily is worth the wait and money. The top floor rooms are all ornately designed from floor to ceiling. One room was called the Tribune which has statues at every corner when looking in. You can't walk inside the room since it is pretty tight but just poke your head at the entryway. The top floor makes a U shape turn which corrals the court yard square below. When you look away from the U, you will see the river Arno which is a must see for its beautiful sunsets. Anyways, you will then follow the U shape at the very end and go downstairs for more art. It will take you a while if you can stand waiting for people to finish seeing every artwork. Otherwise, we just kinda meandered at our own pace to finish up at the bookstore. You can then pick up your bags and exit near the coat checkin. Remember that Uffizi closes on Monday so if you come on Sunday like us, then you make it your first stop. Otherwise, you may miss your opportunity if you only have a couple days. The other place is the Academy which also closes on Monday as well to see the famous towering Michelangelo's statue of David. read more

I know it's ridiculous to rate such a well-known and well-respected museum this low, but the star description says it all: I've experienced better. We went this month (October 2014) and half the rooms were closed. Even though it was fall and pleasant / cool outside, it was stuffy inside. I'm not art connoisseur, but the art did not blow me away, and this was even the beginning of our two-week trip to Italy, long before we museumed it up in Rome and elsewhere, and I was already over it. We tried following the Rick Steve's tour but everything had been moved around. I think a lot of what was in the closed rooms had been moved to random hallways throughout the exit path but by then I was done. I'm completely spoiled by all the free Smithsonian's in DC, too. Glad I visited just to have gone but not something I would probably return to next time I'm in Firenze. read more

the hype ? spectacular paitings by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo and other Italian masters. the experience in July ? body odor, throngs of people obscuring all the masters, poor lighting, lack of air circulation. Remember this is a 17th century building without any 21st century updates. It cannot handle the crushing crowds and it appears that no one cares. Such great works of art should get a more deserving venue. Avoid this museum in July. read more

Five stars for some of the amazing Renaissance artwork but 3 stars for the very underwhelming facility. Not sure if it's really worth waiting in line for hours but I guess when one comes to Florence, one must see the Uffizi. We tried coming here on May 1 and of all days, it was closed bc of Labour Day. So we booked tickets for the next day and skipping the line was probably the main advantage of it. However, like others said, the layout of this museum is a bit confusing and unorganized. There's really no flow from one gallery to another. And after awhile, you will get tired of seeing the same sculptures of a generic Roman man or woman, especially in the main halls. read more

Reading some other recent reviews, I have to say that crowds were not an issue for us. We booked a 1:30 time slot in advance, on a weekday in early October, and had only a short wait to enter. Once in, there was some crowding but everything spaced out and we were able to proceed pretty much at our own pace and view items as long as we desired. Believe me, this place was so much better organized than the Vatican Museums in Rome. You want crowd nightmares? That's a crowd nightmare. The Uffizi was somewhat crowded, but manageable by comparision. We enjoyed our visit. I set myself the task of reviewing as many Madonna/Child presentations as I could see, observing how the presentation style changed over the centuries. Very interesting. We only scratched the surface of this marvelous treasure house. That was also true of the Vatican Museums. The difference? I'd return here in a heartbeat. There, never. read more

Very well organized museum. You can buy reservation ticket online or go straight there and wait in line to buy ticket. We went straight there and waited about 30 minutes to get in. Walking shoes a must. The paintings and statues were all amazing. Great views of Ponte Vecchio from inside too. Bathrooms were nice AND free. read more

If you've made it this far prepare for a feast for your eyes and a very long walk. There seem to be endless rooms on three floors filled to the brim with masterpieces large and small. Fortunately, there are little side benches that you can take a breather on during your exploration. Bear in mind that the whole building inside is a work of art. The doors, the ceilings, the walls have art to be appreciated. It's slightly overwhelming lol. On the other hand are the notices posted in various places denoting this place where this piece of art was placed is still missing after being stolen during World War II. read more

Are you a fan of waiting in queues for a very long time? If so... BOOK IN ADVANCE!!! You have been warned... go online and book your tickets if you would really like to see this museum. I always suggest this to my students so they can make the most of their time at any destination as often they don't have much time, so the last thing they want to do is waste time standing in a queue. Even though booking online will cost a little extra because of additional fees, it is definitely worth it... there are a few places where the lines get out of control... and this is one of them. Make sure that you print your confirmation and bring it with you. Yes, you will probably have to stand in a queue to collect your tickets, but it is a far shorter queue than the one to purchase tickets on the day. When we went, in order to collect your tickets, you had to go to the building on the right, once you collected your tickets, you went back over the building on the left where the entrance is. This is yet another museum/attraction where you cannot take photos. Again, I'm sure they have good reasons, but I still don't like that aspect. There are a number of stairs before you get to the artwork and make sure you grab a map. I suggest reading up before you go or bringing a good guide book if you are familiar with the Renaissance. You don't need to know everything, but it puts things in context and I think it does help with the appreciation if you are not necessarily the artsy fartsy type. Work BFF and I appreciate art and museums, but we aren't the kind that can spend all day or just stare at one particular piece for a very long time. We're not art historians, so we like to wander at a pace where we can stop and appreciate specific works, admire ones that we are really taken by, and of course, see the famous pieces. I have to say, I was actually more taken by the building... both outside and inside... I am a big fan of architecture and sometimes I find the buildings that these museums are in more fascinating than some of the art in it. Blasphemy, but it is true. At some point, Work BFF and I got a bit tired... it was also very warm in the museum, so more and more religious paintings later and we were ready to just drop. So the search began to find the Birth of Venus. Here is what happened... we decided to start skipping rooms (I know...) and after reaching the exit, walking all the way down the stairs into the gift shop, we realized that we had apparently bypassed it. So one of the staff pointed to which room on the map that it was located and we had to go back up the stairs, against the wall of people coming down the stairs to try and find this. It turns out, that one of the rooms we bypassed was connected via another room to the room with the famous work. So let this be a lesson to those that are in a bit of a hurry or just want to see the famous pieces... don't skip rooms! Even if you aren't an art buff, book ahead and see this place... it would be like going to Paris and skipping the Louvre... This is what Florence is all about! read more

Magical. I also love the Prado in Madrid. Don't forget the Borghelo for sculpture is down the street in another gallery.

This is a must see in Florence. The art collection is incredibly extensive, including works by Botticelli and Raphael. They also have works by Rembrandt. It is rather large, so wear comfy shoes and plan to spend several hours here. Try to get there early to avoid lines or purchase a skip the line pass. If you go during low tourism seasons, like in the winter, you get more time and personal space to admire the art. read more

It feels like this place never ends, never runs out of beautiful pieces of renaissance art. Each wall, each room, each corridor is covered with the works from names like Botticelli, Da Vinci,Caravaggio, Michelangelo, and many more. Allot plenty of time, as it's big and there's a lot to see. And see it at the beginning of your trip so you aren't art museum fatigued by the time you get there. read more

My family and I are really not museum goers - in fact we skipped any and all group tours while traveling through Italy. The art is beautiful, but after awhile, unless you really understand and appreciate art, it all starts to look the same. Not to take away from the artists - and obviously we saw Botticelli's The Birth of Venus which is stunning - but it is a lot of walking and we happened to be there when it was very crowded so it was hard to take everything in. If you are a fan of art galleries, then you truly can't miss this place, but for us - I would have just enjoyed seeing the architecture, a few of the artist rooms (Da Vinci included), and then have just been on our way. read more

Buy your tickets in advance! I did not plan for Florence very well and so I had no idea that this was necessary. We were lucky in that we only had to wait 90 minutes. The line to get in had no sense of order, we moved twice in 15 minutes, then not again for 45 minutes. Be aware that if you're in a group your entire group must wait in the line together. The woman behind us in line was saving spots for her husband, daughter, and grandchild. The others in her party weren't back by the time we entered the museum and attendants told her she'd have to wait in line again with her entire party. There was a sign indicating the same, but be aware that it's actually enforced! Florence was at the end of our trip so we'd already been to the National Gallery in London as well as the Capitoline Museum in Rome. As we discovered, there are only so many paintings of Mary and baby Jesus that one can look at before feeling like they want to scratch their eyes out. Unfortunately we hit our limit about 10 minutes after entering the Uffizi. You know which paintings are "must see" based on the huge crowd of people and tour guide surrounding it. At first we waited for that tour group to leave so we could get up closer, but after a few times of another group swooping in, we just looked from afar. Just be prepared to either wait a long time to see one of the famous paintings or accept that you'll need to stick to the lesser known artists. An audioguide would have been helpful, but I wasn't willing to spend extra money on it given our current level of enthusiasm for Mary/Jesus paintings. read more

After visiting the louvre in Paris, all of the other museums I visited were meh. I bought tickets in advance online and was able to skip the line. This museum had some nice artwork but nothing really took my breath away. read more

Another must see in Florence. Pace yourself cause it's big and there's a lot to see. And get advanced tickets online to avoid the ticket line. Print out your receipt and take it to door 3 to exchange them for actual tickets. Door 3 is located across the way from doors 1 and 2. Little confusing but you'll figure it out. read more

We made the mistake of entering the Uffizi an hour before it closed for the day. You need a good 2 hours to go through all of the rooms and really appreciate all of the exhibits. We felt a bit rushed but still really enjoyed this museum. The entire place is spacious and there is a lot to see. The only disappointing thing about this place is that a lot of their paintings are copies of the originals. They tell you where the original paintings are at for each copy. I don't recommend using a guided tour to see this place. I trailed one tour group for a bit and saw that the guide was basically just reading off the caption signs at each exhibit. If you're literate then go on your own. Also don't be a sucker and buy anything at the gift shop. You can find most everything they have in there from vendors on the street outside for much cheaper. It only cost 6€ per person to enter the Uffizi which is well worth every cent. read more

Gli Uffizi - I got in trouble for taking this photo inside the museum. Be careful if you take pics. - Museums Near Me - Florence, FI

The Uffizi Gallery is an interesting gallery - definitely a must-visit in Florence. Admission is included with the Firenze Card, but it is not overly crowded. The gallery is set on the Arno River, just steps from the Ponte Vecchio, and has an extensive art and sculpture collection - Botticelli's "Birth of Venus" is spectacular. My favourite room is the Tribune Gallery, with its domed ceiling and mother of pearl inlays. read more

If you go to Florence and don't partake in the art, then what are you doing here? Even though I am not that passionate about walking through museums very long, this place is incredible and worth a lengthy stroll. There is something amazing about being surrounded by Renaissance art with its rich colors and careful details. Purchasing the Firenze Card was a great investment so that we did not waste a second on line. read more

This gallery was a great surprise! It had many wonderful pieces to view. We were really impressed by the layout and ease of finding the different pieces. read more

You can't fail to enjoy this gallery... it has so many classic paintings that everyone will recognise and admire.

Unless you are a Neanderthal you MUST visit the "gallery." Heck, this is the place the word came from. Amazing tour guides. You might need 2 days to get through it all. read more

Outstanding Italian artists. That said, here is my complaint: I have been to the Uffizi 4 times in the past 6 years, sometimes during the week, sometimes on the weekend. The Rembrandt rooms and Spanish paintings are NEVER available. If they don't want to show anything but the Italians, send the Rembrandt's, Dutch and Spanish paintings to another museum who WILL show them. read more

I'm not going to sit here and repeat everything you already know about the Uffizi. It's one of the best museums in the world and you HAVE to go here if you're in Florence. Don't listen to these trolls who gave it anything less than 4 stars because they had to pay and/or wait to get in. Buy your ticket ahead of time and you save yourself a lot of trouble. read more

As an art lover, the art was ok and Botticelli's beautiful "Birth of Venus" was nice to see. Your money is better spent on Borghese and Accademia galleries. And if you've been to top museums in NYC and Paris, then you have more reason to skip this one unless you really want to see Botticelli's famous piece. read more

"Oh my, not 5 stars, how could he?" I've been here twice now. Of course it's an amazing place filled with a vast and very complete collection of Renaissance-era works. But I have found the lack of information and proper layout/labeling to be quite frustrating. I highly suggest an audioguide or guided tour, without which (one of my visits) I felt literally lost and also lost about what I was viewing. Plus, it gets quite hot inside! Still, Birth of Venus and others still impress! You need to go, just get some help with your time there in order to make it great. read more

Are you kidding it's the Uffizi! For me it holds some of the most incredible works of ART ever created! A must See. I take my students from Florence International Film School on a writers journey of the Uffizi where they discover their own Jungian Archetypes along the way and every time is like taking the journey with new eyes! I am always amazed with the Magic that happens there, the magic in our soul!!! read more

Lots of great pieces but access can be very slow due to the size of the crowds. Also, the signs by the pieces can be underwhelming in terms of the information they offer. Is it a must visit? Absolutely! Will you enjoy it? Probably not the whole experience. read more

Go to this galleria with a tour guide. They are particularly helpful. You have many famous works by the great masters here. This makes The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York look like "child's play"....sorry New York. This gallery with all of its paintings is worth the trouble of booking ahead and getting a confirmation....avoid the long lines waiting!!!! read more

Renaissance art overload; unbelievably beautiful artwork and building. Very crowded. Waited an hour even with an 11:30 advance purchase set time tickets. Line was considerably shorter mid afternoon and still would provide plenty of time to see the full collection. Used the Rick Steves' audio tour which was helpful. read more

A must see in Florence. Buy the tickets online in advance to skip lineups. Also take in the impressive views of Florence from the museum.