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At a glance
- Type
- Museum
- Period
- Modern era, 1921
- Area
- 630 m²
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 43°46′03″ N, 11°15′34″ E
- Address
- via dei Benci, 6, 50121 Firenze
History and description
The Museo Horne is a museum focusing on art and furnishings of the 14th and 15th centuries, located in the former Palazzo Corsi, on via de' Benci number 6 in Florence, Tuscany, Italy.
History of the Palazzo Corsi-Horne
Buildings at the site were known from the early 14th century. In 1489, the site with large house was ceded by the Alberti family to Simone and Luigi di Jacopo Corsi. Over the period of 1495–1502, the structure was rebuilt with designs attributed to either Giuliano da Sangallo or more likely Simone del Pollaiolo with the sculptural help of the studio/followers of Baccio d'Agnolo or Benedetto da Rovezzano.
In 1911, the architect and art historian Herbert Percy Horne acquired the Palazzo Corsi on via de' Benci, in order to house his early Renaissance collections. He willed his collections and the palace to the state, with the stipulation that it be made into a museum and foundation.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Museo Horne».
Timeline
- 1921Founded
Events and people from Wikidata (CC0).
Photos
Getting there
Firenze Santa Maria NovellaTrain, nearest
1.5 km as the crow flies
Museo Hornevia dei Benci, 6, 50121 Firenze
Aeroporto Firenze Amerigo Vespucci6.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Museo Horne?
Museo Horne is in Florence, in the province of Firenze (Tuscany), Italy. Address: via dei Benci, 6, 50121 Firenze. GPS coordinates: 43.76752, 11.25941.
What are the opening hours of Museo Horne?
According to OpenStreetMap the opening hours are: Monday to Saturday: 9:00–13:00. Always check the official website before your visit.
How old is Museo Horne?
Wikidata dates it to 1921.
What else is there to see near Museo Horne?
Nearby you’ll find: Palazzo Busini Bardi (0 m away), Palazzo Fossi (0 m away), Teatro dei Concordi (100 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 5 photos
- Palazzo corsi-horne 02 — sailko, CC BY 2.5
- Giotto. saint-stephen-1320-25 Florence, Museo Horne — Giotto, Public domain
- Museo horne, sala al primo piano 00 — Sailko, CC BY 3.0
- Museo horne, sala al primo piano 10,0 — Sailko, CC BY 3.0
- Palazzo corsi-horne, cortile 01 — sailko, CC BY 2.5
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences