Museo dell'Opera del Duomo
Diocesan museum next to the cathedral of Prato, with the Donatello pulpit reliefs, Filippo Lippi's altarpiece and the Capsella della Sacra Cintola.
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About the museum
The museum is located in the courtyard in front of the Bishop's Palace, next to the cathedral of Santo Stefano. It opened in 1967 and was expanded over the following years into a true diocesan museum, bringing together works from across the diocese.
The route passes through the Palazzo dei Proposti, overlooks the Romanesque cloister and ends in the “Volte” beneath the cathedral. The rooms display sculptures, paintings, vestments and goldsmiths' work dating from the thirteenth to the nineteenth century, as well as an archaeological section.
Among the main works are the Donatello pulpit reliefs and their bronze capital, the altarpiece with the “Funeral of Saint Jerome” by Filippo Lippi, and the Capsella della Sacra Cintola by Maso di Bartolomeo. The ticket also gives access to the whole cathedral complex, including the frescoes by Filippo Lippi.
Highlights
- Donatello pulpit reliefs and bronze capital
- “Funeral of Saint Jerome” altarpiece by Filippo Lippi
- Capsella della Sacra Cintola by Maso di Bartolomeo
- Romanesque cloister and the “Volte” beneath the cathedral
- Goldsmiths' work and sacred vestments from the thirteenth to the nineteenth century
Permanent exhibition
- Collezioni permanenti del museo – Sculptures, paintings, vestments and goldsmiths' work from the 13th to the 19th century, including the Donatello pulpit reliefs, the Filippo Lippi altarpiece and the Capsella della Sacra Cintola.
- Founded
- 1967
- Operated by
- Diocesi di Prato
- Visitors per year
- approx. 12,030
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €8 |
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| Reduced | €6Groups of at least 10 people, people aged 7 to 26, over-65s, members of FAI, Coop and ARCI, holders of a Trenitalia or UCI Cinema ticket and other partner discounts |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 6 · Free admission up to age 6. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and one companion. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €6 per personReduced rate for groups of at least 10 people. |
| Schools | €3 |
| Parishes | €2 |
The standard ticket gives access to the whole cathedral complex. Free admission also with the Edumusei Card and for tourist guides, journalists and ICOM members. Tickets can be bought online or at the ticket office.
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | Tickets can be bought online or at the ticket office. |
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