Castello Sforzesco

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Nino Ferrari. La forma moderna del metallo

About a hundred works by the Brescia metalworker Nino Ferrari in silver, copper and pewter, with archive letters, photographs and his collaboration with Gio Ponti, in the Sala della Balla.

Now showing7 Oct – 31 Jan 2027€10

Permanent Collections

Galleria Antico Egitto

The civic Egyptian collection in a renewed display: pharaohs, scribes and artisans, ushabti, amulets, deities, sarcophagi and mummies.

Permanent collection€10

Museo d'Arte Antica e Armeria

About 400 sculptures spanning the 5th to 16th centuries in the Sforza ducal apartments, plus the armoury. Leonardo's Sala delle Asse is closed for restoration.

Permanent collection€10

Museo degli Strumenti Musicali

Around 900 instruments, including a Ruckers double virginal, plus the RAI Studio di Fonologia where Berio and Maderna pioneered electronic music.

Permanent collection€10

Museo Pietà Rondanini – Michelangelo

Michelangelo's last, unfinished sculpture, the Pietà Rondanini, displayed in the castle's former Spanish Hospital and viewable from every angle.

Permanent collection€10

Pinacoteca del Castello Sforzesco

Milanese and Lombard painting from the 15th to 18th centuries, with Foppa, Bramantino and Luini alongside Mantegna, Bellini, Correggio and Canaletto.

Permanent collection€10

Nearby

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Triennale Milano

ArchitectureFree5 min walk

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Palazzo Citterio

Art9 min walk

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Cenacolo Vinciano (Leonardo's Last Supper)

Art9 min walk

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Pinacoteca di Brera

Art9 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Castello Sforzesco cost?

Standard adult admission to Castello Sforzesco is €10. Reduced €5 (65+, university students, EU citizens 18-25); free under 18 and for all on the first Sunday of the month; free under 26 on the second Tuesday of the month. Courtyards always free.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Castello Sforzesco?

Castello Sforzesco is open Museums Tue-Sun 10:00-17:30 (last entry 16:30), closed Mondays, 1 January, 1 May and 25 December. Courtyards open free daily 07:00-19:30. The Sala delle Asse is closed for restoration.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Castello Sforzesco?

Castello Sforzesco is located at Piazza Castello, 20121 Milano, Italy, in the Centro Storico area of Milan. The nearest stations are Cairoli (M1), Lanza (M2) and Cadorna FN (M1/M2).

What can I see at Castello Sforzesco?

Milan's Sforza fortress, home to Michelangelo's last Pietà, Leonardo's legacy and a cluster of civic museums. Current highlights include Galleria Antico Egitto, Museo d'Arte Antica e Armeria and Museo degli Strumenti Musicali.

Do I need to book Castello Sforzesco in advance?

Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.

When is the best time to visit Castello Sforzesco?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.