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There is a lot for tourists to do while in Italy. You can explore the history-rich sites or immerse yourself in modern relaxation activities, guided Italy tours usually include visits to galleries and museums. However, going with your family means you may have to focus on family-friendly attractions. Check out these top Southern Italy museums you can visit with your family.
Museum of Palazzo Vecchio
Rome to Naples train tickets is bestsellers as people set off to explore the historical architectures in the region. However, your children may enjoy these less than you will. Instead, you can take a train to Florence to see the museums and galleries that dot the city. Leave Uffizi and the Academia gallery for now, and check out the Museum of Palazzo Vecchio. You have to book in advance, which makes your visit straightforward once you get to the museum.
The Museum of Palazzo Vecchio is a great place to visit with your family as it caters to children from 4 years and above. You can ask for a guided visit or go on a self-guided tour of the museum. If you’re choosing the latter option, renting a “kit for families” at the information desk is better. It contains a map and other tools you need to navigate the museum successfully. The kit and activities at the museum are provided in multiple languages, including Italian, English, French, and Spanish.
MUSE – Science Museum
While some regular museums provide children-friendly features to attract families, some museums are entirely focused on children as their target visitors. Of course, the parents will accompany their children, but the objects in their museum will excite the children more. One such museum is MUSE, the Science museum in Trento, Italy.
The MUSE is a breathtaking building housing various objects related to science and technology. You can take your children there to enjoy an interactive session on the relationship between humans and the environment around us. Interesting exhibitions at the museum include the representation of the first Alpine dwellers, the nature of the Alps, and the history of the Dolomites.
This museum is great for families because it offers various activities and events for different age groups. Apart from regular exhibitions, the museum organizes temporary exhibitions and events. One of the best experiences for children at the MUSE is “Maxi Ooh!”, a special room with sensory experiences including seeing, touching, hearing, and smelling.
Leonardo da Vinci Museum
The Leonardo da Vinci Museum is one of the favorite museums among tourist families. The museum houses several arts and architectural works made by Da Vinci himself. The diversity in the style of the pieces makes the museum attractive to families. The children have an exciting experience looking at all the machines in the small museums. The adults can also enjoy these sights while keeping an eye on their kids.
Viewing the machines, you will see descriptions explaining how they work next to them. You will also get to watch a video about the man everything in the museum revolves around. The Leonardo da Vinci Museum is just off the street from the Duomo in Florence. This address puts the museum within walking distance of several other tourist attractions in the city. You can check out some of those after spending an hour or two in the museum.
Museo Tattile Statale Omero
This is another interesting museum that provides unique experiences for families. What makes this museum different is that visitors are allowed to touch the works on display. This multi-sensory way of exploring arts in the museum makes for a memorable outing for children and adults.
Museo Tattile Statale Omero is housed in the rooms of the Mole Vanvitelliana in Ancona, Italy. The museum features several originals and replicas of remarkable artworks by legendary artists like Michelangelo and contemporary artists like Marini, De Chirico, and Pistoletto. The collections in this museum cover several periods of sculpture and plastic art. It is an experience you are unlikely to forget anytime soon.
The Stibbert Museum
Finally, there is the Stibbert Museum in Florence. This museum is located inside Villa Montughi, home of Frederick Stibbert, an English collector. Stibbert donated all his belongings to the city upon his death. Modern-day visitors have this decision to thank for the opportunity to see so many pieces from the 19th century, especially war-related monuments.
Entering the Stibbert Museum will make you feel like you have been transported two centuries back. The concentration of the works in a single place and their arrangements make it seem like you were there when the events happened. Book a guided tour in advance to get the best experience. Both the adults and children in your party will enjoy the sight of real-size horses and riders housed in one of the rooms called “The Ride.”
The primary determinant of a family-friendly museum in this guide is the effort to include children as the target visitors. The museums that made our list primarily include those with guided tours and children’s kits. Some target children specifically and have attractions for adults as accompaniments.
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