I did a search and the previous topics were quite old, I was hoping for more current information.
With a WA placard and the WA state ID card associated with it, what are the steps involved with getting into the museums? Does one have to make a reservation or just show up and bypass the lines and go directly to ticket booth? We are planning on going to multiple museums in Venice, Florence and Rome.
Thanks for any info.
Posted by
San Diego, California
6785 posts
Don't count on a state Id to mean much in an Italian museum. I would google each museum individually to research their policy.
When Searching here, filter by "two years or newer".
Good luck.
Posted by
Coeur d'Alene
388 posts
My husband’s disability is obvious, he is blind and uses a guide dog. I check each museum’s website. Some say no reservation and just go to the ticket office. Some I need to reserve an entry time but at no cost. At the Uffizi we were plucked out of the line to go ahead. Sometimes we do need to show some documentation for his guide dog.
Posted by
Bend, OR
1793 posts
It looks as if there’s some type of agreement for US citizens to gain free and immediate entrance to Italian State museums for those with official disability ID documentation. I also see mentioned to check beforehand with the museum. Worth looking further into.
Posted by
seattle
2298 posts
If your disability is visible and you have a disability card, you should easily receive free admittance to national museums. Typically you just go to the ticket office. The Uffizi museum has an office opposite from the main entrance where you pick up your tickets.