Bookings

Reservations are always required for Theodolinda’s Chapel and Iron Crown.

Tours are also available in English by reservation only and subject to availability.

Send an email to [email protected] to book a visit for any date and don’t forget to write how many people you want to book for.

The Booking Office is open from Monday to Friday.

On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays the only way to book a tour is to call +39 039 326 383 during Museum opening hours.

General information

Tours for Theodolinda’s Chapel and Iron Crown are always regulated also for individual visitors.

The tour is always accompanied by our qualified staff and includes an explanation of the pictorial cycle of the Zavattari and the Iron Crown.

Due to the celebrations that take place inside the church every day, availability in the morning is always limited.

Please arrive at the ticket office 15 minutes before the starting time of the visit. The entrance is in via Lambro 2, on the left side of the Cathedral.

Within the entire Monumental complex (Cathedral, Cloister, Museum and Theodolinda’s Chapel):

PHOTOGRAPHS: it is possible to take photographs, without flash or easels, only in the Museum and in the Cathedral, but not in the Theodolinda’s Chapel.

RESPECT: in the respect of the sacredness of the church, we invite you to observe silence and not disturb people in prayer. Do not forget to turn off the ringtone of your mobile phone.

CLOTHING: during the visit of the Cathedral and the Theodolinda’s Chapel, we recommend to wear clothing that respects the sacredness of the church.

BAGS AND BACKPACKS: inside the ticket office there are lockers in which to store bulky bags and backpacks.

FOOD AND DRINKS: it is not possible to eat or drink in the monumental complex, nor to introduce food or drinks.

STAFF: the Staff of the Gaiani Foundation will be at your disposal. We invite you to strictly follow the instructions given.

TIMETABLE: the visit for Theodolinda’s Chapel and Iron Crown has a duration of 30 minutes. To manage visitor flows, the time allowed to stay in the Treasury Room is 15 minutes.

TUTELAGE AND CONSERVATION: the works on display deserve attention and care: do not touch them and avoid behaviors that may harm them.

RESTRICTIONS: smoking (including electronic cigarettes) is prohibited in the monumental complex and animals of any size are not allowed.

The visit

The tour for Theodolinda’s Chapel and Iron Crown is always accompanied by our qualified staff. Duration: 30 minutes (see all the tickets here).

You can also request a GUIDE SERVICE for Museum and Duomo.
The service is external: we will put you in touch with qualified tour guides to get a quote and define the details of your request.

For more information, please write an e-mail to [email protected]

Accessibility and people with disabilities

The museum complex is only partially accessible to disabled people with motor difficulties. Please write an e-mail to [email protected] to report the presence of people with motor disabilities, to know the accessibility.

The Museum participates in the Accessibility4all project. See our profile at this address: https://www.easygoout.it/museo-e-tesoro-del-duomo-di-monza

Payment

For individual visitors (up to 14 pax) the payment of the tickets must be made on the day of the visit, with cash, debit card or credit card.

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Museo e Tesoro del Duomo di Monza
Elisa Pontiggia, con contributi di Lisa L.A. Colombo e Francesca Frigerio
Ed. Fondazione Gaiani (giugno 2024)
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The museum is really well maintained and hides real treasures related to the history of Italy.
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