Uffizi Galleries in Florence announce ‘unprecedented’ €50m revamp
The programme will include the redesign of displays, the creation of new exhibition space and the installation of new lighting systems
The Uffizi Galleries in Florence have unveiled a groundbreaking €50m revamp of their museums and gardens, calling it a "without precedent" undertaking. The expansive renovation, set to conclude within two years, encompasses new lighting systems, expanded exhibition space, revamped displays, and enhanced accessibility at the Uffizi Gallery, the adjacent Palazzo Pitti, and the historic Boboli Gardens.
The Uffizi Galleries' director, Simone Verde, confirms that ticket sales and culture ministry funds will split the budget, with half of the total expense allocated to each source. The revamp's launch follows immediate initiatives post-Verde's 2024 administration, though some projects were anticipated for years. Among the completed projects is the restoration of the Flemish Masters' rooms, which reopened in July 2024.
Upcoming endeavors include the establishment of a new introductory exhibition space dedicated to the collection's history at a cost of €2.4m, and the conversion of a 1,000 sq. m. area at the Palazzo Pitti into a fresh exhibition zone, funded by €4.9m. Lighting enhancements will grace various exhibition rooms at the Palatine Gallery, while the Boboli Gardens' renowned "amphitheatre" and Neptune Fountain will undergo a €3m and €2m restoration, respectively.
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