The museum contains over 36,000 artifacts, including a vast collection of armour from Eastern and Western civilizations.Frederick Stibbert inherited the entire estate from his grandfather and did not work for the rest of his life. Instead of working, Frederick Stibbert dedicated his life to collecting various objects, antiques, and artifacts and turned his villa into a museum. When the size of the collections outgrew the villa, Stibbert hired architect Giuseppe Poggi, painter Gaetano Bianchi and sculptor Passaglia to add on rooms.

Stibbert Museum is located in Florence, Italy and is one of the most unique museums in the world. It was founded by Frederick Stibbert in the late 19th century, and his collection of over 36,000 items covers a wide range of artefacts from all over the world. The museum is divided into different sections, including art, armour, costumes, and ethnographic materials from all parts of the world. The museum also houses an impressive collection of armour and weapons, including the largest collection of Japanese armour outside of Japan.

There are hundreds of suits of armour, including samurai armour and European knights armour, as well as a variety of swords and other weapons. There is also a large collection of Renaissance paintings and sculptures. The museum also features a variety of costumes, ranging from ancient Roman to contemporary. Many of these costumes are from the 19th century, and some even date back to the 16th century. There is also a large collection of ethnographic materials, including masks, sculptures, and tribal costumes from all over the world. The museum also houses a variety of books and manuscripts, including a large collection of medieval manuscripts.