PAC Padiglione d'Arte Contemporanea

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Project Room | Francesco Bertocco - Breaking the Circuit of Control

Video and photography on psychiatrist Franco Basaglia's anti-asylum reforms and his time in Brazil. Autumn 2027.

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Flatform

First major Italian institutional retrospective of the Milan-based collective Flatform: film and installation works. Autumn 2027.

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Project Room - Sheila Hicks / Piero Dorazio. Interlacing Colours

Archival show on Hicks's 1960 Milan meeting with Piero Dorazio: three Dorazio paintings from 1960, a site-specific tribute and Hicks works he inspired.

Upcoming17 Nov – 14 Feb 2027

Sheila Hicks - In the thread of love

Italy's first retrospective of Sheila Hicks: 200+ fibre works on identity, feminism and colour, curated by Diego Sileo.

Upcoming17 Nov – 14 Feb 2027

Doris Salcedo

First major solo show in Italy of the Colombian sculptor, turning everyday materials into memorials to victims of political violence.

Upcoming25 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027

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Visitor Information

How much does PAC Padiglione d'Arte Contemporanea cost?

Ticket prices for PAC Padiglione d'Arte Contemporanea change by season and by exhibition. Admission varies by exhibition; RI-SCATTI (10-25 Oct 2026) is free entry. Last entry one hour before closing.. See the museum's website for the current rates and any concessions.

What are the opening hours of PAC Padiglione d'Arte Contemporanea?

PAC Padiglione d'Arte Contemporanea is open Tue-Sun 10:00-19:30, Thu until 22:30; closed Mondays. Last entry one hour before closing. Currently closed between exhibitions; reopens 10 October 2026.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is PAC Padiglione d'Arte Contemporanea?

PAC Padiglione d'Arte Contemporanea is located at Via Palestro 14, 20121 Milano, Italy, in the Porta Venezia / Palestro area of Milan. The nearest stations are Palestro (M1), Turati (M3) and Porta Venezia (Passante).

What can I see at PAC Padiglione d'Arte Contemporanea?

Milan's glass-walled contemporary art pavilion by Ignazio Gardella, staging bold international solo shows beside the Giardini Current highlights include Project Room - Sheila Hicks / Piero Dorazio. Interlacing Colours, Doris Salcedo and Project Room | Francesco Bertocco - Breaking the Circuit of Control.

Do I need to book PAC Padiglione d'Arte Contemporanea 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 PAC Padiglione d'Arte Contemporanea?

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.