The Duomo Museum in the Palazzo Reale
The Duomo Museum, the Museo del Duomo, is not inside the cathedral. It is in the ground floor of the Palazzo Reale at Piazza Duomo 12, next to the church. It shows original works from the cathedral, including the cathedral treasure, sculptures, historic stained glass windows and architectural models. The museum opened in 1953 and reopened after a redesign in 2013.
The museum is part of the standard visit: the ticket for the cathedral, the museum and the chapel of San Gottardo costs €10 in 2026, or €5 reduced. It is not a roof ticket. For the terraces, see the rooftop terraces and the full ticket overview.
What the collection shows
The route starts with the treasure and ends with the models.
The museum route begins with the treasure of the cathedral chapter. After it come sculptures, stained glass windows, paintings, tapestries, architectural models, terracotta and plaster models. The sculptures are original works from the cathedral, so you see them close up rather than from the distance of the roof.
The museum is a good partner to the visit inside the cathedral. If you want to see the windows or the statues in detail, this is where to do it. See what the church interior offers on the inside page.
Our pick: museum included
Our take: the Duomo Museum and San Gottardo come with this guided cathedral and rooftop ticket.
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Duomo tours and tickets with the museum
Guided visits and tickets for the Duomo, with live prices and availability. Check whether the museum is included in each option.
Museum tickets and prices 2026
The museum is sold as part of several tickets.
| Ticket | Adult | Reduced | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral, museum and San Gottardo | €10 | €5 | No roof |
| Culture Pass | €15 | €7.50 or €13 | Church, archaeological area, Scurolo, museum and San Gottardo, no roof |
| Combo Stairs | €22 | €11 | Cathedral, roof by stairs, museum and San Gottardo |
| Combo Lift | €26 | €13 | The same with the lift to the first level |
| Wednesday cathedral ticket | €8 | €4 | Museum and San Gottardo are closed |
Children up to 5 years go free, and ages 6 to 18 pay the reduced price with proof of age. People with disabilities and a companion enter free. The online fee for individual tickets was dropped on 1 April 2025, so tickets cost the same online and at the ticket office. For most visitors, the €10 standard ticket is the right choice if the roof does not matter, and a combo if it does.
Combo contents can vary slightly. Check on the booking page that the museum is part of the product you pick.
Free on the last Sunday of the month
New since 27 September 2026, and only for the museum.
The rules
The museum is free on the last Sunday of each month, from 10:00 to 19:00 with entry until 18:00. You need a reservation. Reservations open from the preceding Tuesday, with up to 2 tickets per booking and up to 3 bookings per day. Tickets are personal. Remaining tickets may be available at the ticket office on the day.
What it does not cover
It does not include the roof, the church extras or any combo. Entry to the whole complex is not free.
San Gottardo in Corte
A small chapel with a tall tower.
San Gottardo in Corte was the palace chapel of Azzone Visconti. It was built in 1336 to a design by Francesco Pecorari. It holds the tomb of Azzone Visconti and has a Lombard Gothic bell tower in terracotta. A visit is part of the museum ticket, but it is a separate place beside the Palazzo Reale. It is closed on Wednesdays like the museum.
The treasure cases and the stone saints in the museum fit well with this stop. Allow time for both.
Plan the rest of your visit
What goes well with the museum.
Duomo Museum Milan: frequently asked questions
Where is the Duomo Museum?
On the ground floor of the Palazzo Reale, at Piazza Duomo 12, beside the cathedral. It is not inside the church or on the roof.
How much is the Duomo Museum?
The museum comes with the cathedral and San Gottardo for €10 in 2026, or €5 reduced. Children up to 5 years go free.
Is the Duomo Museum open on Wednesdays?
No. The museum and San Gottardo are closed on Wednesdays. The cathedral stays open, with a cathedral-only ticket.
Is the museum free on any day?
Yes, on the last Sunday of the month, with a reservation. It does not cover the roof or a combo ticket.
Does the museum ticket include the roof?
No. The standard €10 ticket leaves out the terraces. Choose a combo ticket if you want the roof as well.
Is this the official museum website?
No. This is an independent visitor guide. Tickets are sold by the cathedral's operator at its ticket offices, including the museum desk at Piazza Duomo 12.