Museo dell'Opera del Duomo
Museum of the Opera del Duomo in Orvieto, housing works of art from the 13th century onwards linked to the cathedral; closed for refurbishment since September 2024.
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About the museum
The museum gathers the works of art and furnishings linked to the history of the cathedral of Orvieto and of the Opera del Duomo, the body that has looked after the building of the cathedral since the late 13th century. Its rooms are in the Palazzi Papali behind the cathedral and in Palazzo Soliano, on Piazza del Duomo.
The collections include sculptures and paintings from the 13th century onwards: the Maestà dei Servi by Coppo di Marcovaldo, the polyptych of St Dominic by Simone Martini, the self-portrait and the Magdalene by Luca Signorelli, the group of the Annunciation by Francesco Mochi, glazed terracottas from the Della Robbia workshop, the reliquary of the skull of St Savinus, parchment drawings of the cathedral's designs and goldsmiths' work.
Since 1 September 2024 the museum has been closed to the public for requalification and rearrangement works, with no reopening date announced. In the meantime the Museo Emilio Greco and the Sotterranei del Duomo remain regularly open; they are included in the ticket for the cathedral complex, and an exhibition at the Museo Claudio Faina presents works from the museum.
Highlights
- Polyptych of St Dominic by Simone Martini
- Maestà dei Servi by Coppo di Marcovaldo
- Self-portrait and Magdalene by Luca Signorelli
- Annunciation by Francesco Mochi
- Reliquary of the skull of St Savinus
- Operated by
- Opera del Duomo di Orvieto
- Visitors per year
- approx. 303,241 (2022)
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The cathedral and the Opera museums provide entrances and routes for people with disabilities; special needs are best reported on +39 0763 342477 or at biglietteria@duomodiorvieto.it.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
A sales point with guides, art-historical publications and souvenirs is located in the ticket office area.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | The audio guides for the cathedral complex are played with the app “Opera del Duomo di Orvieto”. The ticket office is at Piazza del Duomo 25, opposite the cathedral. |
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