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Pinacoteca di Brera

Pinacoteca di Brera

Pinacoteca di Brera
4.5
8:30 AM - 7:15 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 7:15 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 7:15 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 7:15 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 7:15 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 7:15 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 7:15 PM
About
See some of the world’s most stunning, centuries-old paintings from Italian masters including Caravaggio and Raphael. The gallery’s collection is housed in a 19th century former monastery.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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The area

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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.
How to get there
  • Montenapoleone • 6 min walk
  • Lanza • 6 min walk
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  • Katka.kre
    Vienna, Austria6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful, come back again
    Really beautiful pieces.. gallery is full of amazing art work. Museum is really big and got 2 separate exhibitions. Downstairs is the first one and upstairs is gallery with library. After visit you can have coffee and something sweet
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written October 14, 2023
  • tal pereira
    Milan, Italy7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Caravaggio art made me cry 🥹
    Stepping into the Pinacoteca di Brera was a personal journey of awe, where the inner beauty of the gallery unveiled itself in stark contrast to the neglect outside. The perfect illumination and pristine cleanliness created an intimate connection with each masterpiece, complemented by the warmth and friendliness of the staff who made the experience uniquely personal. The cozy café became a retreat, adding a touch of comfort to my exploration. Encountering Caravaggio's work was a deeply emotional moment, catching me off guard with tears that spoke to the profound impact of the art. The experience made the visit to Pinacoteca di Brera not just a tour through art but a personal encounter with beauty that renders it absolutely worthwhile.
    Visited December 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written December 30, 2023
  • Marina
    Sorocaba, SP290 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing museum!
    The museum is amazing, the building itself is so beautiful and the museums collection is beyond incredible. There are so many breathtaking works, and the pieces from Francesco Hayez are so beautiful. I definitely recommend getting there as early as possible, because it can get very crowded and difficult to enjoy.
    We thank you for your visita and we are Happy that you enjoyed our Museum:-)
    Written April 10, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written March 31, 2024
  • Gary T
    Tel Aviv, Israel226 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Italian masters
    Housing a large amount of Italian art. Each piece has a plate in Italian and English giving the name of the artist, when it was painted and info about the painting. Well organised. Was fairly empty at 8:30 but got a bit crowded with groups of school kids around 10:00. Allow at least 3 hours to see it all.
    We thank you for your visit and we are happy that you enjoyed our Museum:-)
    Written May 7, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written May 5, 2024
  • Dan123
    24 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A lot of saints, but still worth it
    Yes, the museum is primarily religious art, which can get boring quickly. But the museum has excellent notes, which makes at least many of the paintings one would walk by quickly more worth spending time with. And the building is excellent, and there's enough richness here that if you like art at least a little, it's worth the effort.
    Thank you for visiting us, we are happy that you liked our collection and our organization :-)
    Written May 25, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 14, 2024
  • RobertB667D
    Ottawa, Canada93 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Well put together and impressive collection.
    Lovely museum. Lots of mostly 15th-18th century pieces, with some more modern and Medieval. Some big name pieces (meaning for me, nanes I recognize) and much good description in English and Italian. Some nice ones more kid focussed with sone interesting questions. The restoration display was particularly inteteresting to me.
    Thanks for your visit, we are happy that you enjoyed our museum:-)
    Written August 5, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited July 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written July 27, 2024
  • Anna L
    Puerto Vallarta, Mexico11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A must when in Milan.
    We spent nearly 4 hours in this museum. It is truly wonderful. Do yourself a favor, stop in the cafe for a coffee or tea and go back to see more of the art after. I love that the museum has nice chairs and benches to sit and appreciate the art.
    Thank you for your visit, we are happy that you enjoyed our museum:-)
    Written August 7, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited July 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written August 5, 2024
  • travelsafer
    7,141 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great art at the Pinacoteca di Brera in Milan, Italy
    I really wanted to see this museum again after so many years. The collection is much smaller than other famous italian museums but is absolutely worth a 2-3 hour visit. We visited in a Sunday and the museum wasnt packed. The ticket office and museum are on the second floor. In the biggest rooms there are some worknif art of the 20th century that belong to the museum but are seldom shown because of lack of space. One of the rooms has a painting that is shown as being restored for the visitors under glass. Absolutely recommended.
    Thank you for your visit and for the kind words about our Museum:-)
    Written August 9, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written August 8, 2024
  • Josie I
    Cambridge, United Kingdom735 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    4.5 stars; great museum!
    I very much enjoyed our time here! I thought the museum was very clean, slick, with a gorgeous interior design that emphasised the artwork. The exterior was gorgeous. The descriptions are solid for English speakers. The cafe was slightly overpriced but I thought it was nice. I am no art aficionado, but there are some highlights for art lovers: Bellini, Raphael, and Caravaggio. I also really enjoyed the collection of polyptychs that were on display. It is a wonderful collection of Italian master art.
    Thank you for your visit and your kind words about our collection and our organization.
    Written August 20, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written August 19, 2024
  • futtock21
    London, United Kingdom17,292 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Milan’s premier art gallery
    Comprising thirty or so rooms on the first floor of a Baroque Palazzo the Pinatoceca di Brera displays lays masterpieces of.italian art from medieval times to the eighteenth century. The highlights are works by Bellini, Raphael and Tintoretto. There are twentieth century works but these are in temporary display cabinets awaiting a move to an adjoining building at some indeterminate point in the future. The collection is the legacy of the French occupation of Italy by Napoleon Bonaparte. The metro station we used to access the gallery is called Monte Napoleone. There is a cafe and a small bookshop in the ticket office on the ground floor.
    Thank you for your visit, we are happy that you enjoyed our museum:-)
    Written August 27, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written August 26, 2024
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DublinDon
Ireland231 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022
The best thing about this gallery, is the fact that they only charge €1 admission, to over 65's! However, they insist on seeing your passport, so even if you are eighty, you still have to produce proof of age!
There are some works by international Italian artists, but most of the artists were unknown to me. It was originally owned by the Jesuits, so the majority of the paintings have a religious theme, It is pleasantly laid out, and will certainly engage you for an hour or so. There is also a museum shop, where you can purchase 'Arty' socks, prints etc.
Written October 20, 2022
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Benjamin-traveler
New York City, NY704 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
Despite having three young kids in tow, we absolutely enjoyed our visit of Pinacoteca di Brera. Our kids enjoyed it as well, the museum is of reasonable size, some masterpieces are (of course) paintings one has to see at least once, and we finished with an espresso in the cute little café there. Will not go over all the galeries, but be assured it is a must-see in Milano.
Written January 10, 2020
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Thank you for having appreciated our masterpieces :-)
Written February 5, 2020
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Aragorn65
Wakefield, UK1,199 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 • Solo
You must book in advance you visit which is free for now. You will get a confirmation email. You must show this email to the staff to be able to enter the gallery. You cannot enter many smaller rooms because of the space restrictions (and risks of infection of COVID 19) but you can see paintings for a few meters away. There are many religious and sacred paintings from the Biblical stories, sculptures and modern art as well. It is a worth visit this gallery.
Written August 9, 2020
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Thank you for your visit and for your feedback.
Written August 10, 2020
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sandy c
Copenhagen, Denmark673 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022
The Pinacoteca di Brera was going to be the centerpiece of my trip to Milan, but I couldn't believe how much they're charging. They try to sweeten the deal by offering multiple visits per ticket, which is of no value to most visitors. What's more. they only seem to sell tickets online. I do like this art collection, but this is just a drag. Sadly, I can't condone this price and policy. Luckily there are many other interesting, cheaper, and free things to do in Milano!
Written September 8, 2022
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Foxtrotx
United States2,254 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021 • Couples
The signage isn’t great here so we were a bit confused even how to initially enter the gallery (go up the large staircase after passing through the courtyard!!)… You can enter their botanical gardens for free. The gallery you have to prepay for online and pick a time to arrive. They are slow to check people in. We got there at 10:30am and are glad we did because there was a major line to enter as we were exiting. The museum as a whole was a bit smaller than I expected. If you walk through each room without stopping for too long, you can whizz through everything in an hour. They had the smaller rooms roped off (I am assuming due to covid to not have people cram in there at the same time). I enjoy this era and style of art so I liked this museum. They had a few setups to show art restoration in progress which was very interesting. Bathrooms available; also a cafe. Would recommend!
Written July 29, 2021
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Dougy
Vancouver, Canada51 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Solo
I booked online with perhaps the most muddled museum website experience in awhile…and, it is possible to buy onsite but I’m not sure what restrictions may entail…it’s pricey but if this kind art excites you then with the Breracard you get online is good for three months and as many visits you wish…but despite the claim of displays of art from the 14 to 20th C, religious art of the pre and renaissance periods predominates. You’ve got to like it. I don’t especially. That being said, I enjoyed it. Few galleries match its presentation with every work clearly described in Italian and English in readable panels. There are lots of places to sit and ponder or loose yourself in your iPhone for a few minutes and get back to Mary or Jesus, etc. There’s a charming cafe and the ground floor is worth a walk around to explore the academic and research side of this institution. Don’t miss the botanical gardens out back, as well.
Written May 18, 2023
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JCC
16 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
This is one of the few galleries in Italy that was always meant to be a gallery. This means it works, the layout flows, the artwork is mindblowing and the staging of the gallery works well. There is enough room to appreciate the extraordinary artwork, both small size up close and unbelievably huge from the old palaces and palazzo's. If you only go to one gallery then go to this one. Opens early too. Great in cold weather. It has lockers for your bag and coats. And a nice cafe too. Easy walk from Duomo square.
Written March 7, 2020
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Thank you for your visit and for your positive feedback:-)
Written March 7, 2020
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Eva G
17 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Solo
My recent visit to the Pinacoteca di Brera in Milan turned out to be an unforgettable experience, an afternoon dedicated to art that exceeded my expectations. Located in the heart of the city, this renowned art gallery houses an excellent collection of paintings, representing a real treasure for those who love art, beauty:
At the entrance, the atmosphere was already enveloping. The lobby of the Pinacoteca presents architecture that embodies the magnificence of art itself. I opted to buy tickets online, a step that I strongly Recommendation, given the simple procedure and the possibility of getting reductions. Arrived, I immediately noticed the efficiency of the service, which simplifies entry even in the moments of greater attendance.
Once inside, I began my journey through the 38 rooms, each of which seems to tell a different and particular story. The distribution of the spaces is very well studied; the large and bright rooms allow you to appreciate the works in all their beauty, without feeling oppressed by the crowds. The installations are attention to detail, with lighting that enhances the colors and textures of the works, making each painting a work of art in its own right.
I found the presence of explanatory plaques next to the works particularly interesting. These brief descriptions provide useful context, allowing you to better understand the artists’ intentions and the story behind the creations. This aspect greatly enriched my visit, allowing me to immerse myself not only in the work, but also in the historical period and the artistic techniques used.
The Pinacoteca di Brera is a place that also stimulates creativity, as I noticed from the drawing stations set up for visitors. This idea is fantastic, as it invites the audience to express their interpretation of the works and to actively interact with their surroundings. Sitting down to draw in a place so full of art and history was a fulfilling experience, allowing me to reflect on art in a new and engaging way.
After exploring the various rooms, I took a break at the cafeteria. It was the perfect opportunity to recharge my energy and reflect on what I had seen. The cafe had a great selection of snacks and drinks, which made the moment particularly enjoyable.
In terms of timing, Recommendation to plan at least a couple of hours for the visit. However, if you want to deepen and fully enjoy the works, you can easily spend even more. Every corner of the Art Gallery invites you to pause, observe and meditate on the wonders it contains.
In conclusion, my experience at the Pinacoteca di Brera was a celebration of art and beauty. I highly recommend this visit to anyone in Milan, whether you are an art lover or just curious. The Pinacoteca is not only a museum, but a place where art lives and breathes, where each work tells a story that deserves to be heard. A real must for every visitor to the Lombard capital.
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Written August 21, 2024
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Grazie per il tempo che ha voluto dedicare al nostro Museo e a scrivere questa apprezzatissima recensione.
Written August 22, 2024
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Fabienne62
Paris, France353 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Solo
Very beautiful museum in a beautiful building shared with the Academy of Fine Arts and other establishments of the same type, and which is an extension of the Brera botanical garden.
In the interior courtyard, you can admire a gigantic statue of Napoleon Bonaparte in his simplest form (work made at his request, it seems).
It is recommended to buy your ticket online because the museum respects a visitor gauge to avoid too many crowds at the same time.
The works are very beautiful and well presented.
You can then stroll through the very lively Brera district.
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Written May 22, 2024
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Merci pour votre visite, nous sommes heureux que vous ayez apprécié notre Musée:-)
Written May 25, 2024
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JRMADA
United States3,386 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022
This is a nice gallery, but it is too expensive for what it offers. Their flagship painting and main attraction is “The Kiss” by Francesco Hayes. We went just for this one as it quickly became one of our favorite paintings. There are a lot of religious works which unless you know the history of the painting and artist, they are very irrelevant. We saw works by van Dyck, Rubens, Caravaggio, Raffaello, Tintoretto, Canova, Canaletto among others, but not their most popular works. We had 4 paintings on our list to see including “The Kiss”, and to pay €15.00 per adult for this is too much. Unless you want to see “The Kiss” and more of Hayes, I would advise you to skip this one.
Written November 2, 2022
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