Duomo Milan Opening Hours and Last Entry
Quick answer
The Duomo di Milano is open to visitors every day from 09:00 to 19:00, with the last ticket sold at 17:50 and the last entry at 18:00, for the cathedral and the rooftop terraces alike; closing operations start at 18:30. The Duomo Museum opens 10:00 to 19:00 every day except Wednesday, with last admission at 18:00. Worshippers enter free from 07:00 by the side doors and from 08:00 by the north facade door.
| Area | Hours | Last ticket | Last entry | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral (visitors) | 09:00 to 19:00 daily | 17:50 | 18:00 | Never; entry pauses during major liturgies |
| Rooftop terraces | 09:00 to 19:00 daily | 17:50 | 18:00 | Bad weather; closing operations start 18:30 |
| Terraces on extended dates | to 20:00 on listed holidays and summer weekends | 18:50 | 19:00 | Dates published by the Veneranda Fabbrica |
| Duomo Museum + San Gottardo | 10:00 to 19:00 | 17:50 | 18:00 | Wednesday |
| Archaeological area | 09:00 to 19:00 daily | 17:50 | 18:00 | With a cathedral ticket only |
| Crypt of Saint Charles | Mon to Fri 10:00 to 17:00; Sat 10:00 to 16:00; Sun 13:30 to 15:30 | 16:30 weekdays, 15:30 Sat | 16:40 weekdays, 15:40 Sat | Religious festivals |
| Ticket office, DuomoInfopoint, Piazza Duomo 14/A | 09:30 to 17:30 daily | 17:30 | n/a | Never |
| Ticket office, Piazza del Duomo 12 (Museum) | 10:00 to 18:00 daily | 17:50 | n/a | Wednesday |
| Worshippers (free) | Side doors 07:00 to 08:30; north facade door 08:00 to 19:00 | n/a | 18:10 | Never |
Hours by area: cathedral, terraces, museum, archaeological area, crypt
The cathedral and the terraces keep the same visitor hours, 09:00 to 19:00 every day, with the last ticket sold at 17:50, the last entry at 18:00 and closing operations starting at 18:30. Those figures come from the official ticket portal's own product pages rather than from a search snippet, and they correct the 18:10 last entry that circulates widely. The Duomo Museum in Palazzo Reale opens an hour later at 10:00 and closes on Wednesdays, when a Duomo-only ticket replaces the combined one. The Crypt of Saint Charles keeps its own shorter hours: Monday to Friday 10:00 to 17:00, Saturday 10:00 to 16:00 and Sunday only 13:30 to 15:30. San Gottardo in Corte, built in 1336 for Azzone Visconti, follows the museum ticket and its Wednesday closure.
Last admission times
Last entry to the cathedral and the terraces is 18:00 and the last ticket is sold at 17:50, so a slot booked for 18:00 is the last one that works. Closing operations begin at 18:30 and everyone is off the roof by 19:00. Allow 45 minutes for the terraces once you are up, plus the climb of about 250 steps or the lift queue, so 16:00 is the latest slot that comfortably covers all five areas. The museum's last admission is also 18:00, with its last ticket at 17:50, and the crypt closes earliest of all, at 17:00 on weekdays and 15:30 on Sundays.
Closing days and holiday changes
The cathedral never closes to visitors for a whole day, but tourist entry pauses during major liturgies and the official calendar publishes those dates in advance; on some of them admissions and ticketing stop until 12:00. The museum and San Gottardo close every Wednesday, and on that day the cathedral ticket drops to €8. The Veneranda Fabbrica has also announced that from 27 September 2026 to 28 November 2027 the museum closes on the last Sunday of each month, when only the Duomo ticket is sold, and again on 19 December 2027. Milan's feast of Sant'Ambrogio on 7 December, Christmas and Easter bring extra liturgies and restricted visitor access. Confessions run Monday to Saturday 08:00 to 18:00, Sunday 08:00 to 11:00 and 16:30 to 18:00, closed 12:00 to 16:00 from 29 June to 5 September.
Mass times
Mass is celebrated on weekdays at 07:00, 08:00, 08:30 in the crypt, 11:00, 13:15 and 17:30; on Saturdays at 08:30 in the crypt, 09:30 and a 17:30 vigil at the high altar; and on Sundays and feast days at 07:00, 08:00 in the Feriale Chapel, 09:30, 11:00 in Latin, 12:30 and 17:30, with Lauds at 10:30 and Vespers at 16:30. The Rosary is recited on weekdays at 17:00. Worshippers use the north facade door and pay nothing; a visitor with a ticket can attend but cannot walk the visitor route while a liturgy is in progress.
Best hour to arrive and peak hours to avoid
Arrive at 09:00 or after 16:00. The security line on the right of the facade and the terrace queues peak between 10:00 and 14:00, when coach groups and school trips arrive, and forum reports put the lift wait at ten to fifteen minutes on an ordinary day and longer on weekends in April, May, September and December. The first slot gives an empty roof and the coolest marble in summer; the last hour gives the lowest light on the 135 spires and the thinnest crowds. Between 15 June and 13 September 2026 the Veneranda Fabbrica staffed a medical aid station on the terraces from 12:00 to 17:00 and set up water points, which is the clearest official signal that midday in high summer is the hour to avoid.
Book a timed slot
Every ticket is a timed cathedral slot, so the hour you pick here is the hour you enter. Choose the product on the tickets hub, pick the date and slot, and show the e-ticket on your phone at the security line; the terraces, museum and archaeological area can follow on the booked day or the day after, which is how long the official conditions make a cumulative ticket valid. An official ticket can have its date changed once, free, up to one working day before the visit and within three months of purchase. This site may earn a commission on bookings at no extra cost to you.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Duomo Milan opening hours today?
09:00 to 19:00 for the cathedral and terraces, with the last ticket at 17:50 and the last entry at 18:00, every day of the week; 10:00 to 19:00 for the museum except Wednesday. Hours change only for major liturgies, which the official calendar lists.
Is the Duomo open on Sundays?
Yes, 09:00 to 19:00 for visitors, but six Masses run between 07:00 and 17:30 and the visitor route pauses during the main ones; late afternoon is the easier Sunday slot.
Is the Duomo open on Mondays?
Yes. The cathedral, terraces and archaeological area open every day; only the museum and San Gottardo close, and that is on Wednesday, not Monday.
What time is last admission for the terraces?
18:00, with the last ticket sold at 17:50. Closing operations start at 18:30, so allow 45 minutes on the roof and arrive at the stairs or lift by 18:00 at the latest.
Is the Duomo better at night or by day?
Inside and on the roof it is a daytime visit, since the last entry is 18:00. The facade is lit after dark and the square is open all night. In 2026 the terraces also opened to 20:00 on holiday dates and summer weekends, and every Thursday from 11 June to 10 September for the evening concerts, sold as a separate €20 ticket.
How much time do you need at the Duomo?
About two hours for all five areas: 45 to 60 minutes in the cathedral, 45 minutes on the terraces, 30 to 45 minutes in the museum, and 15 minutes each for the archaeological area and San Gottardo.
What time does the Crypt of Saint Charles open?
Monday to Friday 10:00 to 17:00, with the last ticket at 16:30; Saturday 10:00 to 16:00, last ticket 15:30; Sunday only 13:30 to 15:30. It costs €3.50 and needs a cathedral ticket as well.
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