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Museum, 1983
Gallery of Costume
Fashion museum at the Pitti Palace, Florence, Italy
- Within the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Historic Centre of Florence”
At a glance
- Type
- Museum
- Period
- Modern era, 1983
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 43°45′55″ N, 11°14′60″ E
- Address
- Piazza de' Pitti, 1, 50125 Firenze
About
The Museum of Fashion and Costume (the Costume Gallery) is one of the museums housed in the Pitti Palace in Florence.
It is housed at the Palazzina della Meridiana, a pavilion south of the main palace; it is accessible from the Boboli Gardens.
It was founded in 1983. The collections span the period from the 18th century to the present, including more than 6,000 objects.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Gallery of Costume».
Timeline
- 1983Founded and opened
Events and people from Wikidata (CC0).
Photos
Getting there
Firenze Santa Maria NovellaTrain, nearest
1.4 km as the crow flies
Gallery of CostumePiazza de' Pitti, 1, 50125 Firenze
Aeroporto Firenze Amerigo Vespucci6.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Gallery of Costume?
Gallery of Costume is in Florence, in the province of Firenze (Tuscany), Italy. Address: Piazza de' Pitti, 1, 50125 Firenze. GPS coordinates: 43.76528, 11.24997.
What are the opening hours of Gallery of Costume?
According to OpenStreetMap the opening hours are: Tuesday to Sunday: 8:15–18:30; Monday: Closed; 1 January: Closed; 25 December: Closed. Always check the official website before your visit.
How much does it cost to visit Gallery of Costume?
There is an admission charge. Up-to-date prices are on the official website.
How old is Gallery of Costume?
Wikidata dates it to 1983.
What else is there to see near Gallery of Costume?
Nearby you’ll find: Tesoro dei Granduchi (0 m away), Porcelain Museum (0 m away), Galleria Palatina (0 m away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 9 photos
- Palazzo Pitti Nebenflügel — Ricardalovesmonuments, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2017-06-20 Giardino di Boboli 17 — Nemo bis, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Blick auf den Westen v Florenz — Ricardalovesmonuments, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Boboli, palazzina della meridiana, esterno 01,1 — Sailko, CC BY 3.0
- Boboli, palazzina della meridiana, esterno 01 — sailko, CC BY 2.5
- Boboli, palazzina della meridiana, esterno 02,2 — Sailko, CC BY 3.0
- Boboli, palazzina della meridiana, esterno 03,3 — Sailko, CC BY 3.0
- Boboli, palazzina della meridiana, esterno, banderuola con la fortuna sulla ruota — Francesco Bini, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florence (34332962173) — Thomas Woodtli from Zürich, Switzerland, CC BY-SA 2.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences