Museo Poldi Pezzoli

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Un Tiziano per Milano

Dossier show on Titian's ties to Milan, built around a canvas never shown publicly, on long-term loan from a private collector; three autograph works and one copy.

Now showing22 Oct – 25 Jan 2027€15

Permanent Collections

Piero della Francesca: Saint Nicholas of Tolentino

A panel from Piero della Francesca's dismembered Sant'Agostino altarpiece, showing the Augustinian saint with monumental stillness.

Permanent collection€15

Sandro Botticelli: Madonna and Child

Botticelli's tender Madonna and Child (Madonna del Libro), one of the Florentine Renaissance treasures of the collection.

Permanent collection€15

Francesco Hayez: Self-Portrait in a Group of Friends

Milan's great Romantic painter Francesco Hayez portrays himself among friends, a highlight of the museum's 19th-century holdings.

Permanent collection€15

Piero del Pollaiolo: Portrait of a Young Woman

The museum's emblem: a Florentine young woman in pure profile against a pale blue sky, her pearls and brocade rendered with jeweller's precision.

Permanent collection€15

Carlo Crivelli: Saint Francis Collecting the Blood of Christ

Crivelli's intense devotional panel of Saint Francis gathering Christ's blood, rich in gold and sharp Venetian-Marchigian detail.

Permanent collection€15

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Gallerie d'Italia Milano

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Museo Teatrale alla Scala

Music3 min walk

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Museo Bagatti Valsecchi

Architecture4 min walk

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Palazzo Citterio

Art4 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Museo Poldi Pezzoli cost?

Standard adult admission to Museo Poldi Pezzoli is €15. €13 over-65s and caregivers; €10 ages 11-18 and students up to 26; free under 10, visitors with disabilities, ICOM members. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Museo Poldi Pezzoli?

Museo Poldi Pezzoli is open Wed-Mon 10:00-18:00 (last admission 17:30); closed Tuesdays. Also closed 1 Jan, Easter, 25 Apr, 1 May, 15 Aug, 1 Nov, 8 Dec and 25 Dec.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Museo Poldi Pezzoli?

Museo Poldi Pezzoli is located at Via Alessandro Manzoni 12, 20121 Milano MI, Italy, in the Brera / Quadrilatero della Moda area of Milan. The nearest stations are Montenapoleone (M3), Cairoli (M1) and Via Manzoni-Montenapoleone (Tram 1, 2).

What can I see at Museo Poldi Pezzoli?

A 19th-century aristocrat's jewel-box house near La Scala, filled with Botticelli, Pollaiolo, Piero, armour and clocks. Current highlights include Piero della Francesca: Saint Nicholas of Tolentino, Sandro Botticelli: Madonna and Child and Francesco Hayez: Self-Portrait in a Group of Friends.

Do I need to book Museo Poldi Pezzoli 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 Poldi Pezzoli?

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.