The Venerable Archconfraternity of the Misericordia of Florence, founded in 1244, still pursues its mission to provide assistance to the sick and needy. The historic building houses a museum with a collection of objects and pictures relating to the 700-year history of one of the city’s oldest and most active institutions.
Among them, various objects used to transport the ill to hospital, clothes and ancient documents. Benedetto da Maiano, Giambologna, Della Robbia, Giovan Battista Naldini and so on are only a few of the artists whose work you can admire at the museum.
Museo della Misericordia
Piazza del Duomo, 19/20, 50122 Firenze FI, Italia
Entrance for the disabled is at number 63r. There is a ramp from the street level for entering the sliding door after which, turning right, there is a second door that leads directly to the elevator that can hold electric wheelchairs (max 990 lbs).
The museum is on the fourth floor, and it is fully accessible. On the same floor there is another elevator leading to the lower level to complete the tour. A disabled toilet is available at the entrance of the museum right in front of the elevator.
