This building has served a purpose since 1250, when it was the Palazzo del Popolo. The Medici deemed this the location of the chief of police and changed the name in the 16th century to what it is stilled called today. It wasn't until 1865 that this became a museum. Great works of art representing numerous artists include a Scandinavian chess set by Giambologna, Donatello's "San Giorgio", and Michelangelo's "Bacco." It is in this museum that guests will find the panels created by Ghiberti and Brunelleschi, which the created while competing to complete the Baptistery's north doors.

Tue-Sat 8:30am-2pm; 2nd, 4th Sun of month; 1st, 3rd, 5th Mon of month

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