Exhibitions in Florence
Looking for an exhibition in Florence? Here you'll find the ranking of the most requested shows right now and the full calendar of temporary exhibitions, updated every day.
20 events in Firenze
Florence and temporary exhibitions: beyond the permanent museums
Florence lives year-round on extraordinary permanent collections - the Uffizi, the Accademia with Michelangelo's David, Palazzo Pitti, the Bargello - but it also hosts high-profile temporary exhibitions capable of drawing international audiences. Palazzo Strozzi, in the heart of the historic center, is the main reference for major temporary exhibitions: monographic shows on modern and contemporary artists, retrospectives that stay open for months, often with long weekend queues.
Alongside the big museum shows, Florence has a network of smaller galleries, foundations and exhibition spaces working on contemporary art, photography and design, often in repurposed historic buildings. These are the less crowded exhibitions, perfect for a cultural evening without the tourist traffic of the big museums, and often with more flexible evening openings.
Planning your visit
Florence's historic center is compact: the cluster of major museums (Uffizi, Accademia, Bargello, Palazzo Strozzi) can be covered on foot in a day, the simplest choice if you're short on time. For the busiest exhibitions, like those at Palazzo Strozzi during peak periods, it's worth booking a time slot in advance to skip the line.
A useful detail: several Florence museums and palazzos hold evening openings on certain days of the week, the best time slots to avoid the daytime crowds and enjoy the halls at a slower pace. On this page you'll find current and upcoming exhibitions in Florence with venue, dates and a link to official ticketing where advance sale exists.