Pinacoteca di Brera
Pinacoteca di Brera
4.5
8:30 AM - 7:15 PM
Monday
Closed
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
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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.
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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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- ArthurBologna, Italy563 contributionsBeautifulMuseum inside the art school of Milan in a very beautiful area with little traffic. Works on display clearly identifiable by artist and title. The initiative of additional signs under some works describing curiosities is beautiful.Grazie della visita e delle belle parole sul nostro Museo; le nostre didascalie sono molto apprezzate dai visitatori e siamo felici che lo siano state anche per lei/voi :-)Written March 27, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited March 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten March 24, 2024
- MarinaSorocaba, SP290 contributionsAmazing 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, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited March 2024Travelled with familyWritten March 31, 2024
- RosannaPompeii, Italy134 contributionsThe Kiss and othersOn the occasion of a trip to Milan, coinciding with April 25th, free entry day to museums, my boyfriend and I decided to visit this museum. We booked the entrance online by choosing the desired time slot. Once we got there, we didn't have any kind of problems, we showed the pdf ticket and we were immediately seated. Even though it was April 25th and it was free entry, the museum wasn't very full and in fact we had a super quiet visit. I have always dreamed of admiring the most famous paintings in this place including the Kiss, the Marriage of the Virgin and others and when I found myself in front of them, I couldn't help but be enchanted. The museum is very large, at times scattered, there are many works, I didn't know them all, but I was still enchanted, even though I went there mainly for the most famous works. I was super happy with the visit. A place to visit at least once in your life.Grazie della visita, siamo felici che abbiate apprezzato la nostra collezione e la nostra organizzazione:-)Written May 4, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited April 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten April 29, 2024
- TriviusMontesilvano, Italy739 contributionsMust see at least once in your lifeIt was a rainy day, we, rightly, thought we'd pay a nice visit to this famous art gallery. I had been to Milan many times, but I had never visited it before. The staff were very kind, the various paintings and rooms were beautiful, the environment was very large, but not distracting.Grazie per la visita e per i graditissimi apprezzamenti al nostro Museo e al nostro personale:-)Written May 4, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited May 2024Travelled with friendsWritten May 4, 2024
- Gary TTel Aviv, Israel225 contributionsItalian mastersHousing 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, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited May 2024Travelled soloWritten May 5, 2024
- dbemolBern, Switzerland179 contributionssuperb discoveryThe Pinacoteca di Brera is an incredible place, hidden in the city of Milan. Once we had our entry ticket, we spent a lot of time wandering among the works of art on display and in the library. To visit if you are in the surrounding areaMerci de votre visite, nous sommes heureux que vous ayez apprécié notre Musée.Written May 25, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten May 13, 2024
- Dan12324 contributionsA lot of saints, but still worth itYes, 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, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten May 14, 2024
- laloochoamtzMorelia, Mexico1,966 contributionsWonderful and without crowds of tourists ‼️What a wonderful visit and without those crowds of tourists and when you are 65 you only pay €1.00 for seniors Seeing the Large Formats of the works 🖼️🖼️Wonders!! And those Masters and conclude with the Kiss of the great painter Francesco Hayez 👌🏽 Mima and Eduardo Ochoa May 14, 2024 Morelia, Mexico 🇲🇽Gracias por visitarnos, nos alegra que te haya gustado nuestra colección y nuestra organización:-)Written May 25, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten May 14, 2024
- Massimiliano PNovara, Italy46,864 contributionsBoth the collection and the environment are beautifulThe Brera Art Gallery houses an excellent pictorial collection and represents an unmissable visit for anyone with an interest in art or a simple lover of beauty. The collection is displayed in 38 rooms, most of which are very large, so as not to make the visit problematic even at the busiest times. The layout of the exhibition is good, as is the lighting of the works and the explanatory plaques. The idea of setting up special stations for drawing is nice. It is recommended to purchase tickets online, the procedure is rather simple and also allows you to take advantage of the various reductions and free tickets. There are a bookshop and cafeteria. The average time for the visit is subjective but at least a couple of hours should still be considered.Grazie della visita, siamo felici che abbia apprezzato la nostra collezione e la nostra organizzazione:-)Written May 24, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited March 2024Travelled soloWritten May 22, 2024
- Fabienne62Paris, France351 contributionsSuperb museumVery 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.Merci pour votre visite, nous sommes heureux que vous ayez apprécié notre Musée:-)Written May 25, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited May 2024Travelled soloWritten May 22, 2024
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Eva G
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Sept 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.
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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Alessandro F
Cremona, Italy7 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
The new setup was successful and impactful. The idea of multiple explanatory captions is excellent, allowing you to enjoy the visit even without a guide. The lighting could be improved, in particular of the 18th century Venetian works, penalized by the closure of the existing skylights.
The ticket sales system (BreraCard) is unnecessarily complicated and inflexible, and can only be purchased online at a high price, justified by the possibility of revisiting the museum in the following 3 months with the same ticket but without the possibility of choice on the part of the visitor (those who have not intention to return in the next 3 months, therefore pay a hefty ticket).
The ticket sales system (BreraCard) is unnecessarily complicated and inflexible, and can only be purchased online at a high price, justified by the possibility of revisiting the museum in the following 3 months with the same ticket but without the possibility of choice on the part of the visitor (those who have not intention to return in the next 3 months, therefore pay a hefty ticket).

Written August 9, 2023
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Grazie della visita e del tempo che ha voluto dedicarci. Le nostre didascalie in effetti riscuotono sempre grande successo e siamo felici che anche lei ne abbia apprezzato l'utilità.
Riguardo al costo del biglietto, vorremmo segnalarle che, oltre alla possibilità di tornare nei successivi tre mesi dalla prima visita, la BreraCard le offre la possibilità di accedere alla piattaforma BreraPlus: documentari interattivi, film, approfondimenti ed eventi in streaming che le consentiranno di "continuare" la visita al Museo anche quando sarà a casa, 24 ore su 24.
Se il costo della BreraCard le sembra alto (ma in linea con quello di numerosi Musei, italiani e stranieri) va comunque evidenziato che il visitatore ha diverse possibilità per un ingresso ridotto (ad esempio i cittadini EU tra i 18-25 anni pagano solo 2€, fino al 15 settembre 1€ in più per il decreto legge circa gli aiuti per fronteggiare l'emergenza provocata dall'alluvione in Emilia Romagna) o gratuito (ad esempio la prima domenica del mese). Cordialmente
Written August 9, 2023
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Antonella C
Varese, Italy86 contributions
Oct 2024 • Friends
Do you want to spend an unforgettable Sunday in Milan immersed in art? The Pinacoteca di Brera will do for you.
It is a national gallery of ancient and modern art, located in the Brera Palace, enormous. Consider that it has a total area of 24 000 square metres. You will find the most beautiful works of famous painters such as Mantegna, Raphael, Tintoretto, Bernardino Luini, Caravaggio etc. Admission to be booked online at a cost of € 15 (as we did), but .. I give you a tip .. If you want to enter for free .. go every first Sunday of the month and you do not need any Reservation!
It is a national gallery of ancient and modern art, located in the Brera Palace, enormous. Consider that it has a total area of 24 000 square metres. You will find the most beautiful works of famous painters such as Mantegna, Raphael, Tintoretto, Bernardino Luini, Caravaggio etc. Admission to be booked online at a cost of € 15 (as we did), but .. I give you a tip .. If you want to enter for free .. go every first Sunday of the month and you do not need any Reservation!
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Written October 22, 2024
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Grazie della visita e delle belle parole sulla nostra Galleria. Per una corretta informazione al pubblico, diversamente da quanto afferma lei, segnaliamo che per ottenere l'ingresso gratuito la prima domenica del mese bisogna necessariamente prenotare dal nostro sito ufficiale:-))
Written October 25, 2024
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fata10
Naples, Italy2,506 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
In Milan for a conference, on a free Saturday my husband and I went to visit the Brera art gallery.
Very long queue to buy tickets at the vending machines. We saw an environment which, in addition to the wording "shop", showed that of "ticket office". There was no one inside. We asked a person in an adjacent room and he replied that the attendant had gone to the bathroom so he didn't know how long he would have to wait. So we asked if there was another point where we could buy the ticket and we were shown the first floor. Since I have trouble climbing stairs, we looked for an elevator. There was an arrow following which we did not find the elevator. After a few minutes of exploration we found an elevator and arrived on a landing where, through a panic door (which in theory shouldn't be possible to open from the outside) we found ourselves in a cafeteria. There, finally, we were given an indication to reach the ticket office.
Once we got there we asked if there were any discounts for those over 65, but we were told that only during the week (Tuesday and Wednesday, therefore two days absolutely not usable for those coming as tourists for a weekend...) you pay a fee. reduced by 2 euros. After which the employee directly gave us, without telling us what other options there were, two very expensive tickets costing 32 euros each, valid for 3 months. So first of all I would like to point out the disorganization of the access route to the ticket office, then the incorrect conduct (we absolutely did not know that the normal ticket costs 16 euros, therefore half) which led us to an abnormal outlay for something, honestly, largely overrated (if we think that the National Gallery in London is free...).
The works on display are undoubtedly worthy, but as far as I'm concerned, not to the point of receiving further visits, especially at such a short notice. The tickets, then, are nominative, so it is not possible, despite the high amount, to perhaps let someone else in the family benefit from the visit to the museum.
And thank goodness we should make culture accessible to the greatest number of people. I gave 3 dots only for the beauty and value of the works on display.
Very long queue to buy tickets at the vending machines. We saw an environment which, in addition to the wording "shop", showed that of "ticket office". There was no one inside. We asked a person in an adjacent room and he replied that the attendant had gone to the bathroom so he didn't know how long he would have to wait. So we asked if there was another point where we could buy the ticket and we were shown the first floor. Since I have trouble climbing stairs, we looked for an elevator. There was an arrow following which we did not find the elevator. After a few minutes of exploration we found an elevator and arrived on a landing where, through a panic door (which in theory shouldn't be possible to open from the outside) we found ourselves in a cafeteria. There, finally, we were given an indication to reach the ticket office.
Once we got there we asked if there were any discounts for those over 65, but we were told that only during the week (Tuesday and Wednesday, therefore two days absolutely not usable for those coming as tourists for a weekend...) you pay a fee. reduced by 2 euros. After which the employee directly gave us, without telling us what other options there were, two very expensive tickets costing 32 euros each, valid for 3 months. So first of all I would like to point out the disorganization of the access route to the ticket office, then the incorrect conduct (we absolutely did not know that the normal ticket costs 16 euros, therefore half) which led us to an abnormal outlay for something, honestly, largely overrated (if we think that the National Gallery in London is free...).
The works on display are undoubtedly worthy, but as far as I'm concerned, not to the point of receiving further visits, especially at such a short notice. The tickets, then, are nominative, so it is not possible, despite the high amount, to perhaps let someone else in the family benefit from the visit to the museum.
And thank goodness we should make culture accessible to the greatest number of people. I gave 3 dots only for the beauty and value of the works on display.

Written November 20, 2023
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Gentilissima, anzitutto grazie della visita e del tempo che ha voluto dedicarci. Siamo felici che la collezione sia risultata di suo/vostro gradimento e sinceramente dispiaciuti per quanto ci ha descritto riguardo all'accesso in Pinacoteca: nelle giornate il cui flusso è particolarmente costante e abbondante, come è stato sabato 18 novembre, effettivamente può succedere che l'organizzazione non riesca a essere perfetta, specialmente nella modalità di acquisto biglietti (anche per questo motivo, come ben evidenziato dal nostro sito ufficiale, consigliamo la prenotazione) e quindi non possiamo che scusarci del disagio provocato.
Ovviamente lavoriamo costantemente affinchè qualsiasi tipo di problema venga risolto e segnalazioni come la sua ci aiutano in tal senso.
Riguardo al costo del biglietto intero, le confermiamo che, anche in sede, ha un costo di 16€ e non 32€ come ci scrive: ricontrolli le ricevute ed eventualmente faccia richiesta di rimborso alla società che gestisce le prenotazioni e che risponde al numero tel. 02 72105141. Cordialmente
Written November 21, 2023
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Tiziana S
14 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
We arrive on December 2nd shortly after 4pm from Viterbo, after having visited the site to find information in the ticketing section. There is detailed information on rates.
We are told that we will not be able to carry out the visit because the tickets are sold out having already been booked online and therefore sold.
To my dismay, the reply was that from 6pm it will be possible to book tickets for entry at 6pm, close to closing time.
I underline that there is no notice of sold out on the site, nor is booking recommended.
It has never happened to me in any museum in the world that ALL tickets were sold online. And that there was therefore no possibility of entering for even two hours.
Too bad, for Hayes, Mantegna, Raffaello and Pellizza.
We are told that we will not be able to carry out the visit because the tickets are sold out having already been booked online and therefore sold.
To my dismay, the reply was that from 6pm it will be possible to book tickets for entry at 6pm, close to closing time.
I underline that there is no notice of sold out on the site, nor is booking recommended.
It has never happened to me in any museum in the world that ALL tickets were sold online. And that there was therefore no possibility of entering for even two hours.
Too bad, for Hayes, Mantegna, Raffaello and Pellizza.

Written December 2, 2023
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Gentilissima, come riportato proprio dalla pagina "visita/biglietti" del nostro sito ufficiale "la prenotazione è richiesta in quanto l'ingresso è contingentato... se disponibile, è possibile acquistare il biglietto in loco" (situazione questa, che purtroppo non è stata possibile attuare al suo arrivo perchè i biglietti erano esauriti). Ci spiace molto che lei abbia fatto un lungo viaggio e che non sia riuscita ad entrare in Pinacoteca, ci auguriamo di vederla presto nostra ospite. Cordialmente
Written December 5, 2023
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Игорь К
Riga, Latvia4,235 contributions
Dec 2024 • Family
The Brera Pinacoteca is the largest gallery in Milan, founded in 1809. The museum consists of 38 rooms where paintings belonging to the Venetian, Tuscan and Lombard schools are kept, i.e. works of masters of the Middle Ages and Renaissance are collected. Only one of the halls features paintings by 20th-century artists.
The gallery was named Brera because of its location. The Pinacoteca is located in the historic quarter of Italy of the same name. Brera means "land cleared of trees" in Italian.
The palazzo, a cottage gallery, was built in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. First there was a monastery, then an academy of arts. During Napoleon's time, the palace began to vacate huge halls especially for paintings and other valuable objects. That's when the collection began to take shape. In the courtyard, the palazzo erected a sculpture of Napoleon. The great Italian sculptor Antonio Canova introduced Napoleon as the war god Mars, who holds a miniature figure of the goddess Niki (Victory).
The Pinacotheque was officially opened in 1809. During the First World War, the paintings were moved from Milan to Rome for safekeeping. The building was not damaged at the time. However, during World War II, the palazzo partially collapsed. Restored the palace by 1950, then opened to the general public.
The gallery was named Brera because of its location. The Pinacoteca is located in the historic quarter of Italy of the same name. Brera means "land cleared of trees" in Italian.
The palazzo, a cottage gallery, was built in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. First there was a monastery, then an academy of arts. During Napoleon's time, the palace began to vacate huge halls especially for paintings and other valuable objects. That's when the collection began to take shape. In the courtyard, the palazzo erected a sculpture of Napoleon. The great Italian sculptor Antonio Canova introduced Napoleon as the war god Mars, who holds a miniature figure of the goddess Niki (Victory).
The Pinacotheque was officially opened in 1809. During the First World War, the paintings were moved from Milan to Rome for safekeeping. The building was not damaged at the time. However, during World War II, the palazzo partially collapsed. Restored the palace by 1950, then opened to the general public.
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Written December 30, 2024
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Спасибо за ваш визит, мы рады, что вам понравился наш музей.
Written December 31, 2024
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Wentu
Parma, Italia50 contributions
Dec 2022
Quite pricey, large, not enormous (compared to the size of the city and to the fact we are in a 50+ UNESCO country, one would imagine an even larger collection). Not a large number of renowned paintings. The website with the descriptions that you can use as a guide is horribly slow and not user-friendly. Descriptions are two language and two levels (there's a nice description for kids for many works, that's quite nice).
I don't understand the organization of the tour because after finishing the gallery you would like to go back to the lockers to retrieve your stuff but to do it you have to basically skip the queue of all those that are waiting to enter for the first time and you have to quarrel with them to explain why you have to go "back".
All in all, a positive but slightly disappointing experience
I don't understand the organization of the tour because after finishing the gallery you would like to go back to the lockers to retrieve your stuff but to do it you have to basically skip the queue of all those that are waiting to enter for the first time and you have to quarrel with them to explain why you have to go "back".
All in all, a positive but slightly disappointing experience
Written December 10, 2022
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Debora S
1 contribution
Aug 2024 • Friends
Unfortunately my experience with the Brera art gallery never began. I registered on the website and made the online reservation for the first Sunday of the month where admission is free.
I choose the time that the site gives me available and proceed. I arrive at the end and confirm everything.
Not receiving any mail , I decide to call to understand .At the call center they reply that my reservation does not exist .Only after 10 minutes at my insistence they find my reservation and tell me that the reservation has been canceled 23 minutes after my online confirmation .I ask to be able to find a solution ,considering that I have not received any email booking failed .they advise me to write and so I do ...unfortunately the problem solving is non-existent and the tones really rude .I bet that if the reservation had been paid everything would have been successful ... The customer manages and finds a solution always .
I choose the time that the site gives me available and proceed. I arrive at the end and confirm everything.
Not receiving any mail , I decide to call to understand .At the call center they reply that my reservation does not exist .Only after 10 minutes at my insistence they find my reservation and tell me that the reservation has been canceled 23 minutes after my online confirmation .I ask to be able to find a solution ,considering that I have not received any email booking failed .they advise me to write and so I do ...unfortunately the problem solving is non-existent and the tones really rude .I bet that if the reservation had been paid everything would have been successful ... The customer manages and finds a solution always .
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Written August 3, 2024
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Gentilissima, siamo veramente dispiaciuti per quanto ci scrive e ci scusiamo se la società che gestisce la biglietteria, con la quale evidentemente è stata in contatto e alla quale inoltriamo la sua segnalazione, non è stata in grado di supportarla efficacemente. Siamo certi che un episodio del genere non si ripeterà in futuro.
Cordialmente
Written August 3, 2024
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Dougy
Vancouver, Canada51 contributions
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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Viviana B
Italy23 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Very interesting, especially for art lovers. It is cheap and certainly one of the things to visit in Milan. The staff were friendly and I also really enjoyed the botanical garden behind the picture gallery, I would describe it as a small and relaxing corner of greenery in the city centre. Only note I would recommend greater surveillance in the rooms to make sure that no one can ruin the works of art.
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Written July 19, 2024
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Grazie della visita, siamo felici che abbia apprezzato la nostra collezione e la nostra organizzazione:-)
Written July 21, 2024
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Beatrice C
Milan, Italy
Per i biglietti ridotto ai cittadini dell’UE sono compresi i cittadini statali italiani
Written November 23, 2024
If I buy a ticket in-store at Pinakoteka di Brera, can I still benefit from the discount for EU citizens up to 25 years of age?
Written April 17, 2024
Certainly, if you are entitled to it you can benefit from the discount.
Written April 18, 2024
I biglietti ridotti per i cittadini dai 18 ai 25 anni include i venticinquenni?
Written May 21, 2022
Per biglietto ridotto per i cittadini EU 18-25 anni si intende per i cittadini EU fino al compimento dei 25 anni.
Written November 21, 2023
I biglietti acquistati online vanno obbligatoriamente stampati o è sufficiente mostrare il codice a barre con lo smartphone?
Written January 21, 2022
Possono essere esibiti anche tramite cellulare. Buona visita:-)
Written March 22, 2022
Do you have to be an EU citizen to get the reduced rate for being over 65 years old?
Written November 24, 2021
No, all citizens under 65 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays are entitled to entry for 1 euro.
Written March 22, 2022
Come si fa a pagare la BreraCard attraverso 18 app? (In fase di prenotazione)
Written July 28, 2021
Per domande riguardanti le prenotazioni, vi preghiamo di contattare la società che le gestisce allo 02. 72105141 .Grazie.
Written March 22, 2022
What is the dofference between the reduced price ticket and the normal price?
Written July 11, 2021
On our website all the categories that are entitled to a price reduction (for example ticket at 2 euros for EU citizens between 18 and 25 years) or free access (for example under 18) are listed. Best regards.
Written September 27, 2021
¿ Se pueden hacer fotos ?
Written October 5, 2020
Sí, es posible tomar fotografías sin usar el flash.
Written October 20, 2020
Is this area and place safe for visitors? Is there a lot of pickpockets around art museums. Best to not ruin my vacation if it’s not safe
Written January 26, 2020
Come and visit us without fear: Milan is a fairly safe city and, in central areas such as Brera, there are neighborhood policemen to further reassure citizens and visitors. Obviously, as for any other city in the world, in crowded and "tourist" areas, it is advisable not to leave valuables unattended (bags, wallets, cell phones ...).
Written February 3, 2020
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