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Museum, 1891
Museo dell'Opera del Duomo
Art museum in Florence, Italy
- Within the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Historic Centre of Florence”
At a glance
- Type
- Museum
- Period
- Modern era, 1891
- Area
- 6,000 m²
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 43°46′22″ N, 11°15′21″ E
- Address
- Via Della Canonica 1, 50122 Firenze
History and description
The Museo dell'Opera del Duomo (Museum of the Works of the Cathedral) in Florence, Italy is a museum containing many of the original works of art created for Florence Cathedral, including the adjacent Florence Baptistery and Giotto's campanile. Most of the exterior sculptures have been removed from these buildings, usually replaced by replica pieces, with the museum conserving the originals.
The museum is located opposite the east end of the Duomo, with its trilobate apse. It occupies the area of the original cathedral works where much of the sculpture it houses was originally carved, as well as pieces such as Michelangelo's David, which was initially commissioned by the cathedral works as a buttress figure, but was installed in front of the Palazzo della Signoria (now in the Galleria dell'Accademia). It opened as a museum in 1891, and now houses what has been called "one of the world's most important collections of sculpture."
Between 2009 and 2015 the museum considerably expanded, taking over the adjacent old Teatro Nuovo ("new theatre") building.
Collection
The cathedral museum holds the originals of important 14th and early 15th-century sculptures for its exterior façade, portals, the campanile and the Baptistry, including works by Arnolfo di Cambio, Lorenzo Ghiberti, Niccolò di Piero Lamberti, Nanni di Banco, Donatello, and others.
Among the holdings are all three of the original bronze doors for the Baptistery of Florence Cathedral by Andrea Pisano and Lorenzo Ghiberti, the two cantorias, or singing-galleries, designed for the cathedral, one each by Luca della Robbia and Donatello. All these have been replaced by replicas at the cathedral.
The collection also includes Donatello's painted and gilded wood Penitent Magdalene from the Baptistry, and The Deposition, a pietà sculpted by Michelangelo which he intended for his own tomb.
The museum also has significant collections of paintings (mostly late medieval and Early Renaissance), illuminated manuscripts, drawings, textiles in the form of vestments, metalwork and church plate, micromosaics, reliquaries, and musical instruments.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Museo dell'Opera del Duomo».
Timeline
- 1891Founded and opened
Events and people from Wikidata (CC0).
Photos
Getting there
Firenze Santa Maria NovellaTrain, nearest
900 m as the crow flies
Museo dell'Opera del DuomoVia Della Canonica 1, 50122 Firenze
Aeroporto Firenze Amerigo Vespucci5.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Museo dell'Opera del Duomo?
Museo dell'Opera del Duomo is in Florence, in the province of Firenze (Tuscany), Italy. Address: Via Della Canonica 1, 50122 Firenze. GPS coordinates: 43.77270, 11.25582.
What are the opening hours of Museo dell'Opera del Duomo?
According to OpenStreetMap the opening hours are: Mo-Su 08:30-19:30; Tu[1] off. Always check the official website before your visit.
How much does it cost to visit Museo dell'Opera del Duomo?
There is an admission charge. Up-to-date prices are on the official website.
Is Museo dell'Opera del Duomo wheelchair accessible?
According to OpenStreetMap data, the site is wheelchair accessible.
How old is Museo dell'Opera del Duomo?
Wikidata dates it to 1891.
What else is there to see near Museo dell'Opera del Duomo?
Nearby you’ll find: Brunelleschi's dome (0 m away), Giotto's Campanile (0 m away), Palace of Misericordia (0 m away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 9 photos
- Museum Facade Opera del Duomo 2015 — Giovanni Serafini, CC0
- 2016 Museo dell'Opera del Duomo (Florence) 01 — Jordiferrer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dommuseum Florenz (Museo dell'Opera del Duomo) — Ricardalovesmonuments, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nuovo museo dell'opera del duomo, terrazza, veduta sul duomo — Sailko, CC BY 3.0
- Piazza del duomo 8-9, museo dell'opera del duomo, 01 — Francesco Bini, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Piazza del duomo 8-9, museo dell'opera del duomo, buca delle lettere — Francesco Bini, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Piazza del duomo 8-9, museo dell'opera del duomo, lapide cesare guasti 1897 — Francesco Bini, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Piazza del duomo 8-9, museo dell'opera del duomo, pietrino dell'arte della lana — Francesco Bini, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Duomo de Florencia (5047102665) — Andrés Nieto Porras from Palma de Mallorca, España, CC BY-SA 2.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences