Museo Poldi Pezzoli
Museo Poldi Pezzoli
4.5
Monday
10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
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This fine museum houses an exquisite collection of art, furnishings and historic arms, including Antonio Pollaiuolo's "Portrait of a Lady," which has become an icon for Milan's own style and elegance.
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Neighborhood: Centro Storico
The pulsating core of Milan is in Centro. Duomo Square is enclosed by the gothic cathedral, the historic icon of Milan. However, shopping is what draws most crowds to this area. The classy and versatile Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II with luxury boutiques and high quality restaurants will turn any shopping or lunch expedition into a royal experience. Head to the rooftop of the flagship La Rinascente to enjoy the view of the animated square with a panorama of the Duomo. The Corso Vittorio Emanuele II is the street for high-end shopping. Brands of all kinds and street artists attract the attention of all visitors; while at Via Santa Radegonda 16, Luini Panzerotti is a much appreciated street food shop providing unimaginable culinary experiences. If shopping takes its toll on you, consider visiting Castello Sforzesco, a 15th century castle housing several museums. Those looking to relax can go to Parco Sempione, where nature provides respite from the energy of this dynamic and international city.
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- Montenapoleone • 3 min walk
- San Babila • 7 min walk
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Mark C
Staines, UK59 contributions
Mar 2023
This is based on the collections created by the original owner of the building. Some interesting renaissance paintings along side ornate watches and other items. Not a critical place to visit but worth a look if time allows.
Written March 8, 2023
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Chicco14
Rome, Italy837 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Having learned, during our short trip to Milan, of the exhibition at the Poldi Pezzoli Museum of almost all the panels of the famous Augustinian Polyptych by Piero Della Francesca, which returned to Italy, 555 years after their placement in San Sepolcro, in Church of the Augustinians, we rushed to see them one morning in May. The panels, dismembered and sold to various art dealers after 1469 - the date of Piero's completion of the masterpiece - and, for many years given up as missing, were found in various museums in Europe (Lisbon and London) and in the United States (New York and Washington), as well as in Milan, right in Poldi Pezzoli. Now, taking advantage of a restoration, they are all in Milan, with the exception of some fragments and a central panel, now lost, where, in the opinion of experts, the Virgin must have been depicted. A tempting opportunity for connoisseurs and non-connoisseurs alike, who, in the museum, in addition to finding the assembled panels, can benefit from a reconstruction, in video, images and written descriptions, of the history of the polyptych and the saints depicted there. Reservation is advisable. Crowding guaranteed.
Written May 7, 2024
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Albert B
Milan, Italy35 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
certainly one of the most beautiful museums in Europe. for the quantity, variety and quality of pieces on display it is worth going there (even more than once). Rarely do you see pieces so well displayed with specific lighting. the welcome is super professional. those who go there must take their time to admire unique and splendid works!
Written April 22, 2024
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fi_decorso
Milan, Italy70,201 contributions
Aug 2024 • Solo
Walking along Via Manzoni this morning I could not but devote some time to this that I do not hesitate to define as an authentic excellence of the city and the entire country, a heritage of inestimable artistic value that is due to the passion and expertise of Gian Giacomo Poldi Pezzoli.
I visited it several times with my wife and also with our son when he was still young (we talk about the Eighties), just to get him used to appreciate beauty in all its forms. ln reality the definition of "museum" is a bit narrow, as it is a real temple of art where thousands of specimens are concentrated including paintings, furniture, porcelain, jewelry, clocks and several archaeological finds. The intimate study of Dante appears suggestive and truly unique, as does the weapons room, obviously much appreciated by children and teenagers. Remarkable is the picture gallery with paintings from different eras, starting with the famous "Portrait of a Young Lady" by Pollaiolo, not surprisingly risen to the emblem of the museum.
Unmissable destination to visit absolutely.
I visited it several times with my wife and also with our son when he was still young (we talk about the Eighties), just to get him used to appreciate beauty in all its forms. ln reality the definition of "museum" is a bit narrow, as it is a real temple of art where thousands of specimens are concentrated including paintings, furniture, porcelain, jewelry, clocks and several archaeological finds. The intimate study of Dante appears suggestive and truly unique, as does the weapons room, obviously much appreciated by children and teenagers. Remarkable is the picture gallery with paintings from different eras, starting with the famous "Portrait of a Young Lady" by Pollaiolo, not surprisingly risen to the emblem of the museum.
Unmissable destination to visit absolutely.
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Written August 19, 2024
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Massimiliano P
Novara, Italy45,314 contributions
Jan 2024 • Solo
Splendid museum house, built by order of Count Gian Giacomo Poldi Pezzoli, which houses works of great artistic value, the result of years of intense collecting. Housed in the building of the same name in the center of Milan, in this museum you can admire art collections of various kinds, with a prevalence of pictorial works. On the ground floor you can visit the spectacular Weapons Room and any temporary exhibitions while the actual museum occupies the main floor of the building. Once you have climbed the spectacular staircase, the route develops between elegant rooms full of period furnishings, others set up according to more typically museum display layouts and others that are particularly unusual and original such as the clock room. Overall this is a very interesting and rewarding visit.
Written April 12, 2024
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Giorgio T
Monleale4,787 contributions
Oct 2024 • Solo
The Poldi Pezzoli Museum is located in a historic building in Via Manzoni a few steps from Piazza della Scala. The visit can start from the Arms Room on the ground floor. A spectacular staircase leads to the upper floor where, in the elegant rooms rich in period furnishings, you can admire paintings and masterpieces by great painters such as Bellini Mantegna, Botticelli, Raphael, Piero della Francesca, Canaletto, Antonello da Messina, Michelangelo, Lippi.....
I stayed a long time to admire the Madonna and Child by Botticelli.
The Poldi Pezzoli is a wonderful house museum to visit! Friendly staff.
I stayed a long time to admire the Madonna and Child by Botticelli.
The Poldi Pezzoli is a wonderful house museum to visit! Friendly staff.
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Written November 5, 2024
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Jozef O
Brussels, Belgium191 contributions
Jul 2022
This is really an excellent museum with a very diverse collection and some real masterpieces. Some collections may only interest specific people.
Among the most interesting collections I found the ancient textiles (from early Christian Egypt) and the time pieces. But this museum really has a lot to offer.
Among the most interesting collections I found the ancient textiles (from early Christian Egypt) and the time pieces. But this museum really has a lot to offer.
Written August 22, 2022
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Nicole
Philadelphia, PA216 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
We were excited to walk in to the museum. We bought the tickets at the ticket counter. They handed us a map but failed to tell us half the museum was closed. We were still charged full price. It was upsetting to miss out on half the experience we were hoping for.
Written March 12, 2023
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MEBBLE
Santa Barbara, CA289 contributions
Mar 2018
This private and eclectic collection, house in a grand old demure, was apparently bombed and partially destroyed during World War II, and meticulously restored. Many wonderful paintings, a very elaborate armor collection, an elaborate and fascinating time piece collection, compasses, and various baubles. Walked in expecting to rush through in half and hour and we wound up staying until closing time.
Written April 12, 2018
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Natalie's Practical Travels
Smithtown, NY100 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
I didn't know about this museum until my cousin, who lives in Milan, told me it was a 'Must See'. Easy to get to by metro or tram. The collection is located in an old Palazzo and includes various types of Armor (many eras and types represented) and Weaponry (decorated guns, swords, daggers, etc.), as well as amazing works of art and objects d'art (inlaid chests, clocks, watches, etc). The highlight for me (other than the armor/weaponry), was "The Madonna of the Book"/"Madonna del Libro" (1480-1481) a Virgin and Child painting and "The Dead Christ Mourned"/"Compianto sul Cristo morto", (1495-1500), both by Sandro Botticelli. There are also many more amazing pieces to view.
Written April 7, 2019
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Sedie a rotelle non ne ho viste. Sicuramente c'è un ascensore, perché questa estate avevo un menisco fuori uso e l'ho usato spesso. Si chiede al personale e si sale con un addetto. Io telefonerei anche per far presente il problema delle sedie a rotelle, magari ne hanno di pieghevoli o comunque trovano una soluzione, come è giusto che sia. Di solito sono gentili e disponibili, anche al telefono. Li ho sentiti anche ieri per un'informazione. Sempre garbati. Buona visita.
Written January 1, 2018
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