Italian art museums are renowned for their vast collections of masterpieces from various periods, particularly the Renaissance. Notable institutions include the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, which houses works by Botticelli and Michelangelo, and the Vatican Museums in Rome, featuring the iconic Sistine Chapel ceiling painted by Michelangelo. These museums not only showcase paintings but also sculptures, decorative arts, and historical artifacts. The Accademia Gallery in Florence is famous for housing Michelangelo's statue of David, while the National Gallery of Modern Art in Rome focuses on 19th and 20th-century works, highlighting Italy's artistic evolution.