Studies and research
As part of its exhibition, teaching and research activities, the Museo degli Innocenti produces monographic publications, often on the occasion of exhibitions and temporary events.
In collaboration with the Historical Archives publishes the Museo degli Innocenti Archives and Museo degli Innocenti Series.
Volumes are available at the Museum Bookshop. Out-of-print publications can be viewed at the Innocenti Library and in its online catalog.
In some cases, volumes are freely downloadable from the website.
The smile of the Princess
The lives of the girls received at theIstituto degli Innocenti told to young children, with text by Sara Marconi and illustrations by Simone Frasca.
And the other half I will keep
Signs of Recognition of the Hospital of the Innocents. First volume of the Archives and Museo degli Innocenti series, dedicated to the exhibition And the Other Half I'll Serve. The recognition signs of the Ospedale degli Innocenti.
Children forever!
Childhood and illustration in early 20th century art
The Innocents and Florence over the centuries
A hospital, an archive, a city. This volume chronicles the intense passage of experience and the strong ties over the centuries between the Innocenti and the city.
The Museo degli Innocenti
This volume illustrates the cultural, historical and artistic heritage of the Museo degli Innocenti.
Children of Italy
The Innocents and the Birth of a National Childhood Project. Catalog of the exhibition hosted at theIstituto degli Innocenti from December 3, 2011 to March 18, 2012.
The merchant, the hospital, the children
Francesco Datini's donation, Santa Maria Nuova and the foundation of the Innocenti.
The broken coin
A Story of Tino the Nocentine: A journey back in time in the history of the Innocents dedicated to children, with text by Sara Marconi and illustrations by Simone Frasca.
Children's view of the future. The Innocents today
The publication summarizes the rich and varied set of activities taking place at Innocenti today.
Order et Government
The great family of the Innocenti in 1556. A study from unpublished writings of Vincenzo Borghini.
