The Museum of the Innocents combines Renaissance architecture, art and social history inside Brunelleschi’s landmark complex in Piazza Santissima Annunziata. Its galleries explain the centuries-long care of abandoned children and display works by artists including Botticelli and Ghirlandaio. The loggia and rooftop views add a quieter perspective on central Florence.
How to experience it
Allow time for both the museum and Brunelleschi’s loggia. Families should check current activities and accessibility directly.
Before you go
Do not try to see everything. Choose a small group of works or rooms, pause for the architecture and leave enough energy for the walk back into the city. Official sites remain the safest source for tickets, temporary closures, accessibility and bag rules.