Museo Bagatti Valsecchi

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136. Lo spazio del possibile

Over 25 artist's books by Edizioni Palazzo Lisio, made by about fifteen artists and poets, to look at, leaf through and touch among the museum's rooms and library.

Upcoming11 Nov – 15 Nov€14

Trama e ordito. Tra Pistoletto, Buren e Boetti dalla Collezione Canclini

Textile-based contemporary works from the Canclini Collection, by Pistoletto, Buren, Boetti, Kounellis, Warhol and Kusama, shown in the house's neo-Renaissance rooms.

Upcoming27 Nov – 16 May 2027€14

Permanent Collections

Ivory, Wood and Bone Objects

Carved ivories and bone pieces, including a compact group attributed to the Embriachi workshop, which produced bone and ivory work in 14th-15th-century Italy.

Permanent collection€14

Weapons Collection – Gallery of Arms

15th-16th-century arms and armour staged in the dramatic Gallery of Arms, with swords and pole arms in wall racks above antique chests.

Permanent collection€14

Paintings Collection

Renaissance panel paintings hung in neo-Renaissance frames through the house, led by Giovanni Bellini's Saint Justine, plus works by Zenale and Lombard masters.

Permanent collection€14

Ceramics Collection

Italian maiolica from Venice, Faenza, Urbino and Deruta, jars from dismantled 19th-century pharmacies, and Spanish lustreware attributed to Valencia and Manises.

Permanent collection€14

Furniture Collection

15th-16th-century furniture mixed with restored and neo-Renaissance pieces, arranged so the whole house feels like a lived-in Renaissance home.

Permanent collection€14

Nearby

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Museo Poldi Pezzoli

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Gallerie d'Italia Milano

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GAM Galleria d'Arte Moderna

Architecture6 min walk

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PAC Padiglione d'Arte Contemporanea

Architecture6 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Museo Bagatti Valsecchi cost?

Standard adult admission to Museo Bagatti Valsecchi is €14. €10 university students and over-65s; €6 ages 6-17; family pack (2 adults + 2 children) €26; free under 6, visitors with disabilities, ICOM members. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Museo Bagatti Valsecchi?

Museo Bagatti Valsecchi is open Wednesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00; closed Monday and Tuesday. Special closures 2026: 24, 26, 27 September (early close 15:00 on 25 September); 4 and 28 October; 1 November; 19-26 November; 7, 8, 25, 26 December.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Museo Bagatti Valsecchi?

Museo Bagatti Valsecchi is located at Via Gesù 5, 20121 Milano, Italy, in the Quadrilatero della Moda area of Milan. The nearest stations are Montenapoleone (M3), San Babila (M1) and Tram 1 Montenapoleone.

What can I see at Museo Bagatti Valsecchi?

A 19th-century palazzo dressed as a Renaissance lord's home, with Bellini, armour and maiolica in the Quadrilatero. Current highlights include Ivory, Wood and Bone Objects, 136. Lo spazio del possibile and Weapons Collection – Gallery of Arms.

Do I need to book Museo Bagatti Valsecchi 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 Museo Bagatti Valsecchi?

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.

Is Museo Bagatti Valsecchi accessible?

Lift to the first floor on request; accessible restrooms; wheelchairs max 70 cm wide. Free app with Italian Sign Language videos.