Museo dell'Opera del Duomo

Museo dell'Opera del Duomo

The Cathedral Museum, which opened at the end of the 19th century, houses works of art removed from the exterior of the Cathedral, Baptistery and Campanile for conservation reasons. The collection illustrates the history of Florentine sculpture during the construction of Santa Maria del Fiore, commencing with Arnolfo di Cambio’s statues for the initial, partial façade.

The Cantorie (choir balconies) by Donatello and Luca della Robbia are amongst the most significant sculptures of the 15th century, together with the panels of the Gates of Paradise realized by Lorenzo Ghiberti for the Baptistery (as well as the other two doors of the Baptistery, made by Ghiberti and Andrea Pisano) and Donatello’s Mary Magdalene.

Michelangelo’s Pietà also came from the Cathedral. In addition, the museum has various wooden models of the dome and a series of tools illustrating the workings of Brunelleschi’s building site. The Cathedral treasures include the splendid Altar of Saint John, produced by Florentine goldsmiths for the Baptistery.

Photo credits: Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore
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Museo dell'Opera del Duomo

Museo dell'Opera del Duomo

Piazza del Duomo, 9, 50122 Firenze FI, Italia

Details
Comune
City:
Firenze 
Address
Address:
Piazza del Duomo, 9, 50122 Firenze FI, Italia
Opening hours
Opening hours:
01-09-2024 - 31-10-2024
Monday - Sunday from 08:30 to 19:00
SPECIAL OPENING HOURS:
14-10-2024
16-10-2024
18-10-2024 - 19-10-2024
23-10-2024 - 24-10-2024
from 08:30 to 18:00
25-10-2024
from 08:30 to 16:00
26-10-2024
30-10-2024
from 08:30 to 18:00
Closed: Every first Tuesday of the month
Prezzo
Entrance fee:
Full price - Giotto Pass ((valid 3 days includes Bell Tower, Baptistery, Opera del Duomo Museum, Santa Reparata) € 30.00
Full price - Giotto Pass ((valid 3 days includes Bell Tower, Baptistery, Opera del Duomo Museum, Santa Reparata) € 20.00
Full price - Ghiberti Pass (valid 3 days includes Baptistery, Opera del Duomo Museum, Santa Reparata) € 15.00
For information about reduced tickets please check on the website
Tipo gestione
Management:
churches 
Accessibilita
Accessibility:  accessible

The main entrance is connected to the street level. The museum is fully accessible and provided with elevators giving access to the three floors and the terrace. Disabled toilets are also available. Rooms are equipped with seats to rest. Inside the museum, it is possible to find maps to get oriented.

Furthermore, a tactile path called “TouchAble”is available. It offers a deep and exciting experience to people with visual impairments, and develop a multi-sensory fruition of the works of art.

Wheelchairs are provided both at the Cathedral and at the Museum. Staff is always ready to help. Admission to the entire complex is free of charge for disabled people and their carer, showing id and disabled certification at the ticket office. For more information and reservations: accessibilita@duomo.firenze.it.