Uffizi Gallery vs Museo dell'Opera del Duomo: which should you visit?
Quick answer
Choose Uffizi Gallery for The Birth of Venus and Primavera (Spring) — admission is €25 on the day. Choose Museo dell'Opera del Duomo for Pietà (Bandini Pietà) and Gates of Paradise — admission is €30. Uffizi Gallery: €25 on the day, allow 2–4 hours; Museo dell'Opera del Duomo: €30, allow 2–3 hours.
Florence, Italy
Uffizi Gallery
€25 on the day; €29 booked in advance (includes reservation); €16 for entry from 4 PM
⏱ 2–4 hours
Florence, Italy
Museo dell'Opera del Duomo
€30 (combined ticket with the entire cathedral complex)
⏱ 2–3 hours
Side by side
| Uffizi Gallery | Museo dell'Opera del Duomo | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Florence, Italy | Florence, Italy |
| Museum type | Art Museum | Art Museum |
| Admission | €25 on the day; €29 booked in advance (includes reservation); €16 for entry from 4 PM | €30 (combined ticket with the entire cathedral complex) |
| Free entry | First Sunday of each month free (no reservations) · Under 18 free (any nationality) · Disabled visitors + 1 companion free · EU citizens aged 18–25: €2 reduced ticket | — |
| Time needed | 2–4 hours | 2–3 hours |
| Closed | Mondays | — |
| Standout works | The Birth of Venus; Primavera (Spring) | Pietà (Bandini Pietà); Gates of Paradise |
| Good for | Art Lovers, History Enthusiasts, First-timers | Renaissance Art Lovers, Sculpture Lovers, First-Time Visitors to Florence |
Facts from our verified data file (last verified 2026-06-30) — confirm on each museum's official site before travelling.
Should I visit Uffizi Gallery or Museo dell'Opera del Duomo?
Choose Uffizi Gallery if…
Choose Uffizi Gallery for The Birth of Venus and Primavera (Spring) — admission is €25 on the day. Allow 2–4 hours.
Choose Museo dell'Opera del Duomo if…
Choose Museo dell'Opera del Duomo for Pietà (Bandini Pietà) and Gates of Paradise — admission is €30. Allow 2–3 hours.
Can you visit both Uffizi Gallery and Museo dell'Opera del Duomo in one day?
Both are in Florence. With 2–4 hours suggested for one and 2–3 hours for the other, combining both in a single day is ambitious — two days is more comfortable. Note closures: Uffizi Gallery closes on Mondays.