The Museum houses an extraordinarily rich collection of precious objects, many of which were commissioned by members of the Medici family.

The works of art range from Florentine workmanship to other schools and countries and include rock crystal vases and works in pietre dure (semi-precious stones), ivory, gems, cameos, silver, carpets, clocks and chinoiserie.

The Museum is situated in the left wing of the Pitti Palace on the ground floor and in the first mezzanine. The state rooms, which formed part of the grand-ducal summer apartment, are decorated with important 17th-century frescoes.

NOTES: - The ticket allows the entrance to the Porcell...