Art evenings at the Stefano Bardini Museum: special evening openings until 29 September
Four special events promoted by the Florentine Civic Museums and the MUS.E Foundation to mark the museum's centenary
To mark the centenary of its opening, Florence's Stefano Bardini Museum is celebrating September with four special evenings dedicated to art, culture and history. For the occasion, the museum will remain open every Monday from 8 to 29 September until 11 p.m., offering visitors the unique opportunity to experience the evening atmosphere of its rooms in the company of experts.
Founded in 1925 thanks to the bequest of antiquarian Stefano Bardini, the museum preserves a rich and fascinating heritage, ranging from paintings and sculptures to artefacts of extraordinary value. Its rooms, characterised by intense blue tones and refined furnishings, can be visited in an intimate and evocative setting, far from the hustle and bustle of the day. To discover the museum's works and curiosities, click here!
The evening opening is scheduled every Monday from 8 to 29 September, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., with a calendar of events that will make the visit even more engaging.
Special events in September
In addition to free visits, the first three evenings will feature an exclusive tour led by experts and professionals in the field:
Monday, 8 September, 9 p.m. – “Behind the scenes at a museum”
Tour led by Carlo Francini, Director of the Florentine Civic Museums, who will accompany visitors on a journey of discovery through the museum's masterpieces and daily life, including what happens behind the scenes.Monday 15 September, 9 p.m. – “The stories behind the works”
With Valentina Zucchi, head of mediation and promotion at the MUS.E Foundation, adults and children will be guided on an interactive tour with the opportunity to choose and comment on their favourite work.Monday 22 September, 9 p.m. – “The restoration of St Michael the Archangel”
A focus on Piero del Pollaiolo's work, St Michael the Archangel defeating the dragon, currently undergoing restoration thanks to Friends of Florence. The evening will be hosted by Serena Pini, curator of the Civic Museums, and Muriel Vervat, restorer of the work.Monday 29 September
Special opening until 11 p.m., with no special events, to freely enjoy the Bardini collections.
Tickets and useful information for your visit
Admission to the museum follows the regular ticketing system, but booking is mandatory: info@musefirenze.it – 055 0541450
Full price: €7
Reduced price (18-25 years old and university students): €5.50
Free: under 18s, tour guides and interpreters, disabled people and their carers, journalists, employees of the City of Florence, members of ICOM, ICOMOS, ICCROM, holders of the Card del Fiorentino (limited to three visits per year).
Guided tour: €2.50 residents of the Metropolitan City of Florence | €5 non-residents | free for Fiorentino Card holders.
2×1 reduction for Unicoop Firenze members.