# Museo dell'Opera del Duomo — Florence, Italy

> Founded in 1891 as a workshop and depot for the cathedral's restoration, the museum was rebuilt and reopened in 2015 with a dramatic new presentation of the works that once stood on the Duomo, the Baptistery, and the Bell Tower.

## Visitor facts
- Opening hours: Daily: 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM
- Admission: €30 (combined ticket with the entire cathedral complex)
- Address: Piazza del Duomo, 9, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
- Time needed: 2–3 hours
- Official website: https://duomo.firenze.it/en/scopri/grande-museo-del-duomo
- Facts verified: 2026-06-30

## Highlights
- Pietà (Bandini Pietà) — Michelangelo · c. 1547–1555
- Gates of Paradise — Lorenzo Ghiberti · 1425–1452
- Cantoria (Singing Gallery) — Luca della Robbia · 1431–1438
- Penitent Magdalene — Donatello · c. 1455
- Prophet Isaiah — Donatello · c. 1425

## FAQ
**Is the museum included with cathedral tickets?**
Yes, all cathedral complex passes include the museum.

**Are the original Baptistery doors here?**
Yes — what you see on the Baptistery itself is a copy.

**How long should I spend at Museo dell'Opera del Duomo?**
Plan 2–3 hours for the highlights. Add time for temporary exhibitions, the museum shop, and café.

**What is Museo dell'Opera del Duomo best known for?**
Founded in 1891 as a workshop and depot for the cathedral's restoration, the museum was rebuilt and reopened in 2015 with a dramatic new presentation of the works that once stood on the Duomo, the Baptistery, and the Bell Tower. Key highlights include Gates of Paradise by Ghiberti, Mary Magdalene by Donatello, Bandini Pietà by Michelangelo.

**How do I get tickets for Museo dell'Opera del Duomo?**
€30 (combined ticket with the entire cathedral complex) Tickets are usually available on the day, but booking online saves queue time in peak season. Official site: https://duomo.firenze.it/en/scopri/grande-museo-del-duomo

**Are the Gates of Paradise the originals?**
Yes — the museum holds Ghiberti's original gilded bronze panels. Replicas are mounted on the Baptistery doors outside.

**Is the Michelangelo Pietà the same as the Vatican Pietà?**
No — this is a later work (the Bandini Pietà), begun when Michelangelo was in his 70s. The Vatican Pietà is in St Peter's Basilica.

**Is the museum included in the Duomo ticket?**
Yes — most Duomo complex tickets (Brunelleschi Pass or Giotto Pass) include the Opera del Duomo Museum.


Source: https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/museo-dellopera-del-duomo/ — World Museum Guide, independent and ad-free.