Palazzo Strozzi

Built in 1538 for a once prominent rival of the Medici family, the Palazzo Strozzi, located in Florence’s historic city center, is now a venue that temporarily houses three major contemporary exhibitions each year.

Past exhibitions at Palazzo Strozzi include Americans in Florence, an Impressionist art exhibit featuring famous American painters such as John Singer Sargent and Mary Cassatt. Not only is the palace a spot for various artistic and cultural events including fashion shows, movie screenings, and lectures, but also it functions as headquarters for The Institute of Humanist Studies, the Fondazione Palazzo Strozzi, the Gabinetto Viesseux, and the Renaissance Studies Institute.

Furthermore, the venue is known for its programs and events created specifically for children and families. A main feature of the palace is its central, open courtyard. Within the courtyard and open daily is Café Giacosa, where visitors can grab a drink or a bite to eat before or after seeing the exhibits. A permanent fixture of the Palazzo Strozzi is an exhibition dedicated to the Strozzi family and the history of the palace.

The cultural center hopes to soon offer performances and free musical concerts to the public in an attempt to further engage their wide range of users.