Museo dell'Opera del Duomo
Museo dell'Opera del Duomo
4.5
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
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Also known as OPA, the art museum's collection consists over of 750 artworks including many originals taken from the Duomo and Baptistery for conservation.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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Florentia, as it was called by Latins, is permeated by an eternal beauty spread in all corners of the city. The historic center is characterized by the immensity of the Duomo, able to transport tourists into the brightest age of Florence: the Renaissance. Who does not know the Brunelleschi Dome, San Giovanni Baptistery and the Giotto’s Campanile? Everything is enclosed here and it would be easy to imagine the city as it was in ancient times, with maids walking in the main square and horses carrying coaches. Nowadays, roads are busy with street artists. Rustic Tuscan bakeries give way to fashion shops; just stop for a few minutes in the middle of Piazza della Repubblica to enjoy the colors and sweet melody of the carousel that will bring back great memories from anyone’s childhood.
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  • SMLikestoTravel
    Bengaluru, India391 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Went to see the gates of paradise, and saw much more
    Excellent museum covered under the Ghiberti Pass. There is so much to see and take in. We went here primarily to see the original Gates of Paradise by Ghiberti but ended up spending a couple of hours taking in everything else here. Many original works from the Duomo and Baptistery are here now . Also fascinating to see the architectural models of the Duomo
    Visited May 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 15 October 2023
  • GoingGuide
    Nottingham, United Kingdom2,121 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A must do while in Florence
    Fabulous place to explore to find out about how Il Duomo came to be such an amazing cathedral. It takes you through a fascinating story of how the design changed through the centuries and how each separate design was achieved in its construction. The museum has kept the original parts, such as carvings, statues and pieces of artwork, of the designs that were changed. Many other artefacts, such as priests' vestments and silverware, are also kept, plus the smazing doors that used to be part of the cathedral. Overall, this impressive display can take a good few hours to look through in order to take in the amazing awe and wonder it portrays. Well worth a visit.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 25 October 2023
  • Hany G
    Bakersfield, California1,889 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Go to the museum!
    It was included in the tickets that we had for the baptistery. The museum is really worth the visit. Besides the artifacts, it has the modes for the cathedral and the original doors of the baptistry. It also had a fragment of jaw of John the Baptist and one of his fingers.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 24 March 2024
  • tosl
    Jersey City, New Jersey958 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great museum without the crowds
    This is where one sees all the artwork from the Duomo yet it is not crowded. They have reorganized the museum and it has gotten even better. This is still my favorite museum in Florence and always find the time to stop in when I am here. Like the Bargello, a surprising hidden gem.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 4 April 2024
  • Kurt C
    Malta53 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An underrated spot in Florence
    I visited this museum for the first time and I was impressed by the majestic features and work of art that it contains. Since it was newly refurbished (if I'm not mistaken), this museum is attracting more tourists. This museum is surely a must for everyone visiting Florence for historical purposes. It also hosts the Pieta by Michelangelo (not the one in the Vatican). I strongly suggest that people visit this museum. You can buy tickets online beforehand, despite museum not being crowded in the morning.
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 12 June 2024
  • c k
    Texas33 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Absolutely fascinating collection - one of our favorites!
    This was one of our favorite museums during trip to Florence. Seeing the façade as it was originally designed including the sculptures by the 'masters' - was priceless. Michelangelo's The Pietà and the poem he penned at this later stage in life... is almost overwhelming. My husband the engineer loved the building tools/methods on display that were used to build the Duomo.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 25 June 2024
  • Justin J
    35 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful and contemplative
    One of the best of all the museums and galleries we saw on our trip. Some truly beautiful artifacts and works of art in there, especially the Michaelangelo and exhibits on first floor. A powerful and recommended experience for anyone in the area.
    Visited July 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 5 August 2024
  • Francois T
    Johannesburg, South Africa1,623 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Definitely worth a visit
    We got access to the museum as part part of our Cathedral and Baptistery tickets and this was probably the best experience and least crowded out of the three. Good layout and very interesting artifacts and works of art on display. Make sure you leave enough time for this.
    Visited August 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 28 August 2024
  • HighlandLass24
    Baltimore, Maryland193 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Definitely worth a visit
    I'd been to Florence many times before, but never knew this museum existed. I always wondered why the inside of the Duomo was so barren and that is because they took everything out of it and put it in the museum right behind it. There is an interesting collection in here and it was nowhere near as busy as the parts of the Duomo like the line to get inside the main part, the line to do the dome climb, or the line for the Santa Reparata. We had no line here and walked right in. It has several levels and an impressive collection of statues and the gold doors to the baptistery. It is definitely worth a stop.
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 29 August 2024
  • andyh67186334
    Coalville, United Kingdom10,862 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful Museum Dedicated to the Duomo.
    I bought the ticket for the Duomo, which included the Museo dell' Opera del Duomo, which can be used at anytime over a three day period, once you have visited the Cupola on a timed ticket. I went mid morning and it wasn't too busy. There are three floors dedicated to artefacts from the Duomo, including paintings, sculptures, clothing, gold and silver objects, models and tools that were used to construct the Duomo. On the third floor there was an outside area where you can get a glimpse of the dome and the rooftops of Florence. There were some beautiful artefacts in this museum which is obviously religious in its content. This is a definitely a museum to visit whether you book a ticket separately or as part of a combined ticket.
    Visited August 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written 8 September 2024
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Timothy F
Minneapolis, MN11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
I visit a lot of museums and I have to say that the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo is one of the best put together in the world. All the galleries are cleanly designed yet inviting - encouraging you to linger over the art and artifacts. If you love Florence and the Duomo, don't miss this one. The original doors to the Baptistry on display along with ancient carvings and several other famous works. On my most recent visit, I got a much better understanding of changes to the Duomo and how the current facade came to be. If you are getting the Duomo combination ticket, plan to stop in. Even just an hour will be worth your time, though you could spend much longer.
Written 26 February 2020
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R K L
Seattle, WA3,842 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019
The Museo dell'Opera del Duomo houses a fine collection of art and artifact which over the years have been removed from the cathedral, bell tower and baptistery and allows for a more organized viewing by the public, as well as ensuring preservation and security. Unfortunately many tourists may bypass this museum (as I almost did) expecting it to simply be more of the same and of lesser significance. Happily, I invested the time to visit.
Written 22 June 2020
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swetamodi
Mumbai, India221 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2019
The Museum was included in our Duomo ticket and we initially thought of skipping it but im glad we went here.
The museum is very well organized and they have done a good job at explaining everything even if you dont understand their language.
There are ongoing videos too in some sections which give a great explanation about he Cathedral and the Duomo.
Written 7 April 2020
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claudio d
Viterbo, Italy41,919 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Couples
The exhibition structure is modern and the exhibition itinerary is not particularly long (we are not, to be clear, at the level of the Uffizi or the Pitti Palace), even if it is spread over three floors with 28 rooms, but inside you will find works of exceptional depth , like the original doors of the Baptistery (how can you not marvel at the Door of Paradise), or the very particular Magdalene by Donatello (but there are many works by this sculptor; the choir loft is unmissable) or a Pietà by Michelangelo. And then again works by Luca della Robbia, Andrea della Robbia, Giovan Battista Foggini, Bernardo Daddi, Tino di Camaino, Baccio Bandinelli, and others. The large room is impressive, visible from several levels, where among other things the medieval façade of the cathedral has been reconstructed, with the original statues by Arnolfo di Cambio (in this room, where the doors of the Baptistery are also located, there is also the original of the column of San Zenobi). Among the precious artefacts of the treasure, you will be breathless when admiring the 14th/15th century silver altar, on which ten different artists worked, including Verrocchio and Pollaiolo. An entire room is then dedicated to Brunelleschi's dome, of which you will have a privileged view by climbing onto the museum terrace. From what I understand there is no ticket to see just the museum, but it must necessarily be combined with one or more attractions of the Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore (dome, bell tower, Santa Reparata, baptistery); the minimum ticket is 15 euros, combined with a visit to the baptistery. We visited it for free at night, on the occasion of the European Night of Museums.
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Written 12 June 2024
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maserk
Colorado Springs, CO1,859 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022
We went specifically to see the originals of Ghiberti's doors (Gates of Paradise from the Baptistry) and ended up seeing even more, so it was a bonus. We were so fortunate to see three different "Pieta" works of Michelangelo, but I think that exhibit may have been temporary, only through mid-October. According to the museum's website, the area where the museum is now located was actually where Brunelleschi had his office during the construction of the Duomo and where Michelangelo carved the David statue. So that's pretty cool.
Written 17 October 2022
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RPBMSZ
Bernardsville, NJ47 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Couples
I visited the "old" Museo dell'Duomo many times. In fact, it was my favorite museum in Florence. It's quite different, and many beloved pieces, including Donatello's David, are elsewhere. Very expensive admission fee.
Written 19 January 2020
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c k
Texas33 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Couples
This was one of our favorite museums during trip to Florence. Seeing the façade as it was originally designed including the sculptures by the 'masters' - was priceless. Michelangelo's The Pietà and the poem he penned at this later stage in life... is almost overwhelming. My husband the engineer loved the building tools/methods on display that were used to build the Duomo.
Written 25 June 2024
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Beagleheart
Accrington, UK372 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Couples
As indicated in the title this was an absolute highlight of our trip to Florence. I won't spoil it by describing it in intricate detail but much of the art is absolutely mind-blowing and really tells the story of the Duomo.

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Written 31 October 2022
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AcademicCompanion
Arlington, VA91 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022
I visited this museum in the morning and felt as though I had the place to myself. The highlights for me were the video about the making of the cathedral dome and seeing the Giotto Bell tower relief art with descriptions. To quote from Bell Giotto webpage, "the reliefs begin with the Creation of Man and continue with a depiction of his Activities, the Planets which regulate the course of his existence, the Virtues which fortify him, the Liberal Arts which educate him and the Sacraments which sanctify him."
Written 28 August 2022
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Joseph M
Columbia, MO21 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022
We made sure we made it to the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, which is in many ways better than spending time in line for the Duomo itself. This is a modern museum right behind the Duomo which gives the history of the church and its construction. We happened to catch an exhibit if one of Michelangelo's Pietas (obviously the most famous is in Rome), but it was gorgeous. The actual gold doors of the Baptistry are here for safety. I was fascinated by the exhibited if the dome's construction with a lot of the types of tools used. It is really amazing to see the skill of the architects and builders 500 years ago. Extra tip- we were there when it was very hot in Florence and this museum, unlike most, actually has air conditioning that works! FYI- you have to go around the Duomo to the ticket office to get your ticket; you can't get those at the museum itself. We didn't have any trouble getting tickets, but it depends on when you go, I guess.
Written 4 September 2022
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