The autumn exhibitions in Florence 2026 offer another great reason to visit the city and discover a cultural calendar ranging from the great masters to contemporary art.
Museums, galleries and historic palaces host art exhibitions, installations and contemporary projects, turning Florence into a meeting point between past and present.
Visiting Florence in autumn means strolling through the streets of its historic centre while discovering exhibitions such as Broken. Il potere del frammento, Artemisia Gentileschi a Firenze and many other events scheduled over the coming months.
Discover the must-see exhibitions in Florence in autumn 2026.
Must-See Exhibitions in Florence This Autumn
Here’s a selection of the most exciting exhibitions scheduled in the city:
- Broken. Il potere del frammento – Palazzo Strozzi – September 25, 2026 / January 24, 2027
A major international exhibition exploring the fascination of the fragment in sculpture, from Ancient Egypt and Michelangelo to Rodin and contemporary art, featuring more than eighty works. - Artemisia Gentileschi a Firenze – Museo degli Innocenti – October 21, 2026 / April 4, 2027
A major exhibition dedicated to Artemisia Gentileschi’s years in Florence, a crucial period in her career, featuring works by the artist alongside masterpieces by leading painters of the Florentine seventeenth century. - Oltre il Rinascimento. Tra Dürer e Parmigianino – Palazzo Medici Riccardi – September 10, 2026 / January 5, 2027
A journey through European Mannerist graphic art, from Dürer to Parmigianino and other sixteenth-century masters, explored in dialogue with Georg Baselitz’s artistic research and collecting. - San Francesco d’Assisi e Giuseppe Nicola Nasini. Un episodio di committenza medicea – Palazzo Medici Riccardi – September 24, 2026 / January 31, 2027
Eight hundred years after the death of Saint Francis, four large canvases commissioned by Cosimo III de’ Medici return to Florence from the Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi after more than three centuries. - Enzo Cucchi vs CANEMORTO / CANEMORTO vs Enzo Cucchi – Galleria Poggiali – September 26, 2026 / February 27, 2027
An unprecedented dialogue between Enzo Cucchi, a leading figure of the Italian Transavantgarde, and CANEMORTO, an anonymous collective and one of the most original voices in contemporary Italian art.
Practical Tips for Visiting Exhibitions in Florence
- Book in advance: Many exhibitions require a timed-entry ticket, so online reservations are recommended.
- Explore on foot: Florence’s historic center is compact and easy to visit on foot.
- Enjoy the mild weather: The pleasant autumn climate is perfect for combining museum visits with leisurely walks among monuments and piazzas.
Where to Stay to Enjoy Florence’s Autumn Exhibitions
To make the most of Florence’s cultural autumn, we recommend two FH55 Hotels properties:
- FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo – Located along the Arno River, elegant and equipped with a spacious covered garage, ideal if you’re arriving by car.
- FH55 Hotel Calzaiuoli – In the very heart of the city center, between the Duomo and Piazza della Signoria, perfect if you want museums and exhibitions just steps away. Also ideal for those arriving by train.
Both hotels are the perfect base for a stay that combines art, culture, and comfort, just a short walk from Florence’s most important exhibitions.