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If you are in Florence don’t miss the chance to visit the incredible collection at the Stibbert Museum!
The museum was created by Frederick Stibbert (1838-1906); He began collecting immediately upon his coming of age and ended up transforming his house into a real museum that, after his death, has been left to the municipality of Florence, to improve the knowledge of history for the benefit of future generations.
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Duration: 1 to 2 hours
Starts: Florence, Italy
Trip Category: Sightseeing Tickets & Passes >> Museum Tickets & Passes
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If you are in Florence don’t miss the chance to visit the incredible collection at the Stibbert Museum!
The museum was created by Frederick Stibbert (1838-1906); He began collecting immediately upon his coming of age and ended up transforming his house into a real museum that, after his death, has been left to the municipality of Florence, to improve the knowledge of history for the benefit of future generations.
Visit: Stibbert Museum, Via Federigo Stibbert 26, 50134, Florence Italy
When in Florence, book your ticket in advance and add to your itinerary the Stibbert museum’s collection that consists of about fifty thousand objects, which are mostly exhibited, the result of the original nucleus left by Frederick Stibbert.
Frederick began his collection of arms and armor as soon as he came of age and returned from his study period in England.
His interest also covered costumes, paintings, tapestries, furniture, and other applied arts and today the museum includes archaeological items, musical instruments, liturgical objects, etc.
According to Stibbert’s last will, today the museum is a Foundation engaged in the promotion of history as benefit of future generations.
