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Stephan Vanwingene

Stephan

Jul 2025
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Splendid expierence ! Absolut worth every penny! Visit the Basilica and the other musea Beautiful and interesting despite the mass tourism for the tower
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Jul 2025
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Everything was easy and quickly. Nice and interesting place. Arrive early and everything will be fine. Not too many people, so you can make great photos.
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Gabriel

Spain
Aug 2025
5/5
It was relatively easy except we didn't know that you supposed to leave your bags in a locker before going up in the leaning tower of Pisa. The lockers were in a different building so we literally had to run to avoid missing our turn. Visitors should be informed about this in the future.
Viktoriia Shevchenko
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Viktoriia

United Kingdom
Aug 2025
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Visiting Pisa is an unforgettable experience, with the iconic Leaning Tower as the star attraction. Beyond the tower, the nearby museums offer a fascinating glimpse into medieval art and history, showcasing impressive sculptures and beautifully preserved frescoes that have stood the test of time. The Holy Cathedral, designed in the shape of a cross, is a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture—its grand façade and stunning interior truly take your breath away. Together, these monuments create a rich tapestry of culture and history that makes Pisa a must-see destination.
Amy Jones

Amy

Jun 2024
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Very helpful and friendly guides, and very knowledgeable. We got to see some beautiful parts of the cathedral and the view from the tower is amazing.
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Lavinia

Romania
Nov 2023
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I liked the implication and passion of the guide. The details she offered us helped to better understand the value of the place.

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See Pisa’s finest treasures at the Opera del Duomo Museum

The Opera del Duomo Museum is a quiet spot just behind the Cathedral. Housed in a former convent, it displays original sculptures, frescoes, and relics from the Pisa Cathedral complex. It’s a peaceful place to explore the art and history that once filled the Square of Miracles.

How to access the museum?

The museum is located on the southern edge of Piazza dei Miracoli, just behind the Cathedral and opposite the Camposanto.
Access to the Opera del Duomo Museum is not automatically included in all Leaning Tower of Pisa tickets; you will have to specifically purchase those tickets that offer entry to the Opera del Duomo Museum.

Things to know before booking Opera del Duomo tickets

  • The standard tickets to the Opera del Duomo Museum come bundled with access to other iconic sites in the Pisa Complex, like the Leaning Tower, Cathedral, Baptistery, and Camposanto, giving you one easy ticket to explore them all at your own pace, without the need for separate bookings.
  • The museum expanded in 1986 to showcase artworks beyond the Square’s monuments. With a multilingual audio guide, you’ll better navigate the new galleries and uncover how each artwork found its place here.
  • The religious edifices of the Pisa Complex—the Cathedral and Baptistery—have dedicated exhibits in the museum, featuring original furnishings and busts from their facades. Alongside there are overseas artworks that shed light on the evolution of Pisan art. Upgrade your guided tour to explore the museum with a local expert who helps connect the dots, offering valuable insight into the significance of these pieces and how they collectively shape Pisa’s artistic legacy.
  • Built to house treasures from the Square’s sacred buildings, the museum holds the artistic thread that ties them together. A small group guided walking tour of the Pisa Complex lets you appreciate it from outside and understand the museum’s deeper significance in context to the grand sites surrounding it, all in a crowd-free setting with no more than 15 guests.
  • During the winter months (October to March), the Opera del Duomo Museum's operating hours vary slightly from the Tower's. It is open daily from 9am to 6pm, with the last admission at 5:30pm. Please note that hours may vary on Sundays and religious holidays. It's advisable to check the official schedule before your visit, especially in winter when times may change.
  • The museum is generally accessible, though some areas have uneven floors due to the historic nature of the building.
  • Entry is free for children under 11, and there's typically little to no wait time compared to the Tower.

Opera del Duomo Museum in a nutshell

Visitors at Opera del Duomo Museum in Florence, viewing Giotto's Bell Tower and nearby monuments.

Year opened: Established in 1894 to preserve and showcase Pisa’s Cathedral heritage.
Founder: Founded by the Opera della Primaziale Pisana, the organization responsible for maintaining the Cathedral complex.
Must-see highlights: See the original sculptures from the Cathedral façade, including works by Nicola and Giovanni Pisano, medieval bronze doors, and ancient manuscripts.
Current use: The museum functions as the treasury and archival home of the Cathedral complex.
Unique facts: It holds fragments of the original marble floors of the Cathedral, some dating back to the 12th century.

Your Opera del Duomo Museum ticket types explained

Entry to Opera del Duomo Museum is not always included with all valid admission tickets to the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Here's a breakdown of the ticketing options available for you:

What's to see inside the museum

Statue of Nicola Pisano in an architectural niche, showcasing detailed craftsmanship.
Sculptures displayed at Opera del Duomo Museum in Pisa, featuring a bronze griffin and stone figures.
Sculpture Gallery at Opera del Duomo Museum, Florence, with visitors exploring statues.
Alt text: "Detail of Saint John sculpture on Altare Argenteo di San Giovanni, Museo dell'Opera del Duomo.
Illuminated choir book with ornate medieval illustrations and musical notations.
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Sculptures of Nicola and Giovanni Pisano

Explore the preserved statues from the Cathedral’s original façade, sculpted by father-son duo Nicola and Giovanni Pisano, considered revolutionary in the Gothic period.

The Griffin and Islamic artefacts

Marvel at the original bronze Griffin, an 11th-century Islamic piece from Al-Andalus that once topped the Cathedral—proof of Pisa’s powerful maritime trade links.

Medieval wooden choir stalls

Admire intricately carved choir stalls from the Cathedral’s interior, offering a glimpse into craftsmanship of the 14th century.

Silver altar and sacred relics

See the ornate silver altar of St. Rainerius and rare religious relics, once central to the Cathedral’s sacred ceremonies.

Manuscripts and music

Visit the archive room filled with ancient codices, liturgical texts, and Gregorian chant manuscripts used in Pisa’s medieval liturgies.

Popular artworks in the museum

Madonna and Child by Giovanni Pisano
Relief panels on Nicola Pisano’s Pulpit depicting biblical scenes, Pisa Cathedral.
Bronze door with intricate panels at Opera del Duomo Museum, Florence.
Galleria della Cupola interior at Opera del Duomo Museum, Florence, showcasing intricate dome artwork.
16th-century bust of Mary Magdalene by Giovanni Bandini
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Madonna and Child by Giovanni Pisano

Originally part of the Cathedral façade, this marble Madonna and Child by Giovanni Pisano captures a tender moment between mother and child, with the Virgin slightly twisting her body and tilting her head—a rare sense of movement in Gothic sculpture.

Relief panels from Nicola Pisano’s Pulpit

These finely carved panels, separated for conservation, show scenes from the New Testament with remarkable classical influence, drawing on Roman sarcophagi and pioneering Renaissance naturalism.

Bronze doors from the Cathedral

Among the oldest surviving parts of the complex, these intricately cast bronze doors feature biblical scenes and ornamental detailing, offering insight into 12th-century metallurgy and religious symbolism.

Wooden cupola

Step into the mind of a master architect with the museum’s striking wooden model of Brunelleschi’s dome. Built as a working guide during the 15th-century construction of Florence Cathedral’s iconic cupola, this scale model reveals the ingenious layering and self-supporting design that made history.

16th-century bust of Mary Magdalene by Giovanni Bandini

This moving polychrome terracotta bust, crafted around 1560 by Giovanni Bandini, portrays Mary Magdalene with a youthful, contemplative gaze and softly flowing hair—iconographic elements tied to her identity as the repentant sinner who anointed Christ’s feet. The naturalistic expression and color highlight a shift toward emotional depth in late-Renaissance religious art

Architectural highlights of the museum

Aerial view of Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa with the Leaning Tower, Cathedral, and Baptistery.

Gothic facade and stonework

The museum’s exterior showcases characteristic Pisan Gothic style stonework with pointed arches, mullioned windows, and delicate tracery that blend medieval design with Renaissance influences. The use of local marble and limestone contributes to its striking visual impact.

Opera del Duomo Museum exterior in Pisa with Leaning Tower visible nearby.

Historical structure

The Opera del Duomo Museum is in the former Palazzo dell’Opera, a 14th-century building originally constructed as the seat for the Cathedral’s governing body. The structure itself reflects Gothic architectural elements typical of medieval Pisa.

Cloister courtyard with statues in Opera Del Duomo Museum, Florence.

Cloister courtyard

At the heart of the museum is a peaceful cloister, completed in the 13th century. Today, it offers a quiet open-air space and a direct view of the Leaning Tower—a rare blend of architecture and backdrop.

Proximity and connection to Pisa Cathedral Complex

Proximity and connection to Pisa Cathedral Complex

The museum’s location and structural connection to the Cathedral, Baptistery, and Camposanto demonstrate the integrated design approach typical of medieval cathedral complexes, where the governance, religious function, and artistic display were physically and symbolically linked.

Historical significance of the museum

The Opera del Duomo Museum, housed in a former convent and opened in 1986, preserves the artistic legacy of Pisa’s sacred monuments. It features original sculptures by Nicola and Giovanni Pisano, frescoes from the Camposanto, and liturgical objects once used in the Cathedral and Baptistery. Many pieces were moved here to protect them from weathering, offering visitors a closer look at the craftsmanship that shaped the Square. The museum also connects Pisa’s art to wider European influences.

Notable figures of the museum

Sculptures displayed at Opera del Duomo Museum in Pisa.

Giovanni Pisano

A master sculptor and architect, Giovanni Pisano is one of the most important figures represented in the museum. His original sculptures from the Pisa Cathedral façade, including expressive statues of prophets, saints, and allegorical figures, are preserved here. His dynamic Gothic style marked a turning point in Italian sculpture.

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Giovanni Pisano Pulpit in Pisa Cathedral, Italy, showcasing intricate biblical carvings.

Nicola Pisano

Father of Giovanni, Nicola Pisano is celebrated for the Pulpit of the Baptistry, considered a cornerstone of Renaissance sculpture. While the pulpit remains in the Baptistery, related models and elements are displayed in the museum. His blend of classical Roman and Gothic influences shaped future generations.

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Know before you go

Interior of Opera del Duomo Museum, Pisa, showcasing sculptures and architectural details.

Opening hours

  • Summer (April to September): 9am to 8pm (Last entry: 7:30pm)
  • Winter (October to March): 9am to 6pm (Last entry: 5:30pm)

Note: Hours may vary on Sundays and religious holidays.

Address: Piazza del Duomo, 56126 Pisa PI, Italy

Getting There

By train: From Pisa Centrale Station, it’s about a 20-minute walk to the Opera del Duomo Museum, located within the Piazza dei Miracoli complex, near the Cathedral and Leaning Tower.

By bus: Line LAM Rossa (Red Line), closest stopTorre 1, approximately a 4-minute walk from the museum entrance.

By car: Park at the Piazza dei Miracoli parking lot or Via Pietrasantina Park & Ride. Both are roughly a 10–15-minute walk from the museum.

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  • The museum is wheelchair accessible. An accessible entrance is available, and most exhibit areas are located on the ground floor or are reachable via ramps or lifts.
  • Assistance available: Visitors with limited mobility can request support at the entrance or contact staff in advance for assistance.
  • Accessible restrooms designed for wheelchair users are available on both the floors of the museum.
  • Service animals are permitted for visitors with disabilities.
Cloakroom service area with storage lockers at a tourist attraction.
  • Photography is allowed, but flash and tripods are strictly prohibited to protect the artworks.
  • Eating and drinking are not permitted inside the museum.
  • Backpacks and large luggage must be checked in at the cloakroom or stored in designated lockers.
  • Pets arenot allowed inside, except for service animals.

Frequently asked questions about Opera del Duomo Museum

Can I buy tickets at the entrance?

Yes, but it’s recommended to book online in advance, especially during high season, to secure your preferred time slot.

Can I re-enter the museum with the same ticket?

No, once you exit, re-entry is not allowed unless otherwise stated on your ticket.

How long does it take to visit the museum?

Most visitors spend about 45 minutes to 1 hour inside, depending on interest level and whether you're using a guide or audio tour.

Is a guided tour to the museum worth it?

Yes, especially if you're interested in art, sculpture, or medieval history. A guide can offer detailed context on masterpieces like Giovanni Pisano’s original cathedral sculptures, Tino di Camaino’s funerary art, and the architectural fragments that once adorned the façade.

Is the museum suitable for children?

Yes, while it’s a quiet space, older children and teens interested in history and art may find it engaging.

Is there a cafe or rest area inside the museum?

There is no cafe inside the museum, but seating areas are available for resting.

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