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Museo Diocesano Carlo Maria Martini

ArtHistoryPhotographyClosed · Opens 10amFrom €9Vetra (M4)

The Archdiocese of Milan's museum occupies the former Dominican convent behind the Basilica of Sant'Eustorgio, opened in 2001 by Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini. Its nearly thousand works span the 2nd to the 21st century, from the 4th-century silver Capsella of San Nazaro commissioned by Saint Ambrose to the Crespi collection of Tuscan and Umbrian gold-ground panels and Lucio Fontana's sacred sculpture. It also stages major photography retrospectives and, each winter, a single masterpiece on loan.

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Getting there

Piazza Sant'Eustorgio 3, 20123 Milano, Italy

Nearest station: Vetra (M4), Sant'Ambrogio (M2/M4), Porta Genova (M2)

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Hours

Extended hours, last entry 20:30 1–4 October, 10:00–21:00

MonClosed
Tue10:00–18:00
Wed10:00–18:00
ThuToday10:00–18:00
Fri10:00–18:00
Sat10:00–18:00
Sun10:00–18:00

Admission

From €9

Reduced €7; schools €4; family €23 (2 adults + up to 4 under-18s); combined Chiostri di Sant'Eustorgio ticket €12 (valid 30 days); under-6s free. Evening exhibition entry 17:30-22:30 €12 with drink or €18 with aperitivo.

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Visitor Information

How much does Museo Diocesano Carlo Maria Martini cost?
Standard adult admission to Museo Diocesano Carlo Maria Martini is €9. Reduced €7; schools €4; family €23 (2 adults + up to 4 under-18s); combined Chiostri di Sant'Eustorgio ticket €12 (valid 30 days); under-6s free. Evening exhibition entry 17:30-22:30 €12 with drink or €18 with aperitivo.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Museo Diocesano Carlo Maria Martini?
Museo Diocesano Carlo Maria Martini is open Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00 (ticket office closes 17:30); closed Mondays, 1 Jan, 1 May, 25-26 Dec. During photography exhibitions, evening entry 17:30-22:30 via Corso di Porta Ticinese 95; 1-4 Oct 2026 open until 21:00.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Museo Diocesano Carlo Maria Martini?
Museo Diocesano Carlo Maria Martini is located at Piazza Sant'Eustorgio 3, 20123 Milano, Italy, in the Porta Ticinese area of Milan. The nearest stations are Vetra (M4), Sant'Ambrogio (M2/M4), Porta Genova (M2).
What can I see at Museo Diocesano Carlo Maria Martini?
Milan's sacred-art treasury in the Sant'Eustorgio cloisters: gold-ground panels, Fontana's Via Crucis and big photo shows. Current highlights include Federico Garolla. Gente d'Italia. Fotografie 1948-1968, Werner Bischof. Point of View, The Fondi Oro Collection.
Do I need to book Museo Diocesano Carlo Maria Martini 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 Diocesano Carlo Maria Martini?
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.

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