The Duomo Museum introduces free admission every last Sunday of the month starting September 27

Free Sunday admission to explore the cathedral collections

A new cultural opportunity arrives in the heart of the Lombard capital to showcase material heritage preserved for more than six centuries. Starting Sunday, September 27, 2026, access to the Duomo Museum becomes completely free for all visitors on every last Sunday of the month. This measure allows visitors to admire the historical and artistic collections housed throughout the museum halls without paying the regular admission fee.

The initiative is part of the broad Milano al Duomo program promoted by the Veneranda Fabbrica del Duomo, the historic institution that oversees the monument daily. The official goal is to make the monumental complex increasingly accessible to the public, encouraging local participation and strengthening ties between the metropolis, its residents, and visiting travelers. This expanded welcoming arrangement fosters a direct rediscovery of the origins of the edifice, the work of its builders, and the stages of its construction.

The tour itinerary between the museum and the Church of San Gottardo in Corte

The route open free of charge is not limited solely to the museum exhibition galleries. The free ticket jointly includes a visit to the Duomo Museum and to the Church of San Gottardo in Corte, two key sites for understanding the historical continuity surrounding the Milan Duomo. The tour guides spectators through rooms containing numerous remarkable creations preserved over the centuries within the historic fabric.

The galleries bring together imposing sculptures, luminous stained glass windows, large wooden scale models, and meticulous tapestries. These tangible elements bear witness to the craftsmanship, technical virtuosity, and dedication of the workers and artists who shaped the monumental complex. Visitors can thus appreciate treasures preserved without interruption across generations and observe up close artifacts that recount the transformations of the institution.

Time slots and opening hours during free Sundays

The free admission days follow strictly defined hours. On every last Sunday of the month, the museum doors open at 10:00 AM and welcome visitors until 7:00 PM at the end of the day. Access remains smooth throughout this window, provided visitors comply with security regulations and the visitor flows established by the organizers.

It should be noted that the last possible admission is scheduled for 6:00 PM, exactly one hour before closing time and the final shutting of the doors. Individuals wishing to tour all the rooms and access San Gottardo in Corte must therefore pass through the turnstiles before this cutoff time to ensure sufficient exploration time.

Online booking procedures and ticket allocation rules

Although admission is free, advance booking is mandatory to manage capacity inside the halls. Bookings must be made on the duomomilano.it website starting the Tuesday before each free Sunday. For the inaugural session on September 27, 2026, the online reservation system officially opens on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.

Strict rules govern ticket orders to prevent abuse and allow as many people as possible to attend. Each user is permitted to reserve a maximum of 2 tickets per order, with a limit set at 3 bookings per day. Issued tickets bear the holder's name and are strictly non-transferable to third parties.

For individuals who do not have a confirmed online slot, an alternative option is available on the day of the event. Tickets can be requested directly at the on-site physical ticket office, though this possibility remains strictly subject to remaining availability in real time.

Practical information and on-site assistance at the information desk

To address visitor inquiries, the Veneranda Fabbrica provides the Duomo Info Point. This physical welcome area is situated on Piazza del Duomo, at the right-hand corner of the cathedral facade, specifically on the side facing Palazzo Reale. Staff members welcome visitors daily from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM without interruption.

Visitors can also obtain logistical details by dialing the telephone number +39 02 72023375 or by sending their information requests electronically to the dedicated teams. These services inform the public regarding entry conditions, the operation of free tickets, and monument access.

Overall cultural programming of the monumental complex

The launch of these free Sundays coincides with an active institutional and liturgical calendar around the monument. The cathedral's overall schedule simultaneously includes planned religious services, such as the Solemnity of Saint Thecla on September 27 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, specific ceremonies for the State Police on September 29, and the ordination of deacons scheduled for October 3.

Alongside ceremonies and free access slots, the Veneranda Fabbrica pursues its cultural outreach through diverse channels. It organizes themed guided tours, offers initiatives tailored for families with children, releases multimedia content such as the Radici di marmo vodcast, and invites the public to support ongoing restoration projects through sponsorship and donation campaigns.