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Museo Poldi Pezzoli

ArtHistoryClosed · Opens 10amFrom €15Montenapoleone (M3)

The Museo Poldi Pezzoli is the former home of collector Gian Giacomo Poldi Pezzoli, whose palazzo on Via Manzoni opened to the public as a house-museum in 1881. Its period rooms hold Italian Renaissance masterpieces, including Piero del Pollaiolo's Portrait of a Young Woman, Botticelli's Madonna and Child and Piero della Francesca's Saint Nicholas of Tolentino, alongside armour, textiles, porcelain, jewellery and clocks. The recently restored Salone Dorato is one of its highlights.

What's On

Permanent Collections

Plan Your Visit

Getting there

Via Alessandro Manzoni 12, 20121 Milano MI, Italy

Nearest station: Montenapoleone (M3), Cairoli (M1), Via Manzoni-Montenapoleone (Tram 1, 2)

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Hours

Mon10:00–18:00
TueClosed
Wed10:00–18:00
ThuToday10:00–18:00
Fri10:00–18:00
Sat10:00–18:00
Sun10:00–18:00

Admission

From €15

€13 over-65s and caregivers; €10 ages 11-18 and students up to 26; free under 10, visitors with disabilities, ICOM members

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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), 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 del Pollaiolo: Portrait of a Young Woman, Carlo Crivelli: Saint Francis Collecting the Blood of Christ, 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.

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