Palazzo Citterio

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Carlo Maria Mariani. The Eternity of Painting

First major posthumous retrospective of Carlo Maria Mariani: about seventy paintings and large cartoons, from the 1940s to 2019, on the second floor.

Now showing9 Oct – 10 Jan 2027€12

I Maestri di Brera. Insegnare l'arte

For the Brera Academy's 250th anniversary, works by its 20th-century and contemporary teachers, from Wildt and Carrà to Marini and Fabro, in the Sala Stirling.

Now showing30 Oct – 10 Jan 2027€12

Marina Abramović. MAE - Marina Abramović Element

Digital performances by Marina Abramović, carried out by her avatar, on Palazzo Citterio's LED wall, presented by the Museo nazionale dell'Arte digitale.

Upcoming24 Nov – 24 Feb 2027€12

Mario Schifano - The Ultimate

About 100 works by Mario Schifano on the second floor, from the 1960s monochromes to late cycles, plus an image-flow room in the Sala Stirling.

Upcoming1 Jan 2027 – 30 Apr 2027€12

Davide Maria Coltro. The Intelligence of Wonder

Davide Maria Coltro's Quadro Mediale project turns Palazzo Citterio's LED wall into a surface of continuous painterly events, with the Museo nazionale dell'Arte digitale.

Upcoming1 Feb 2027 – 30 Apr 2027€12

Sean Scully

Sean Scully's abstract paintings in the Sala Stirling, tracing the Italian art he admires, from Siena's Duomo to Piero della Francesca and Morandi. Curated by Luca Massimo Barbero.

Upcoming1 May 2027 – 30 Sept 2027€12

Permanent Collections

Amedeo Modigliani, Portrait of the Painter Moïse Kisling

Modigliani's 1915 portrait of his friend and fellow painter Moïse Kisling, once owned by Paul Guillaume, the dealer who discovered him. Room 42.

Permanent collection€12

Giorgio Morandi, Great Metaphysical Still Life

Morandi's 1918 still life with a mannequin, a key work of his brief metaphysical period, shown with other Morandi flower and still-life paintings. Room 43.

Permanent collection€12

Umberto Boccioni, The City Rises

Boccioni's 1910 tempera La città che sale, a Futurist vision of the modern city, hung in the same room as his Riot in the Gallery. Room 41.

Permanent collection€12

Pellizza da Volpedo, Fiumana

Pellizza da Volpedo's monumental, never-finished canvas of a crowd of workers advancing (1895-96), the forerunner of The Fourth Estate. Room 40.

Permanent collection€12

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Pinacoteca di Brera

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Gallerie d'Italia Milano

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Museo Poldi Pezzoli

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Museo Teatrale alla Scala

Music4 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Palazzo Citterio cost?

Standard adult admission to Palazzo Citterio is €12. EU citizens 18-25 €2; under 18 free. Grande Brera combined ticket with the Pinacoteca di Brera €20 (18-25 €4). Free with reservation on the first Sunday of the month. Booking required via Brera Booking.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Palazzo Citterio?

Palazzo Citterio is open Tue-Sun 8:30-19:15 (last admission 18:00); closed Mondays, 1 January, 1 May and 25 December. Reservation required.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Palazzo Citterio?

Palazzo Citterio is located at Via Brera 14, 20121 Milano MI, Italy, in the Brera area of Milan. The nearest stations are Lanza (M2), Montenapoleone (M3) and Cairoli (M1).

What can I see at Palazzo Citterio?

Brera's 20th-century wing: Boccioni, Modigliani, Morandi and Picasso in an 18th-century palazzo with a Stirling hypogeum. Current highlights include I Maestri di Brera. Insegnare l'arte, Mario Schifano - The Ultimate and Davide Maria Coltro. The Intelligence of Wonder.

Do I need to book Palazzo Citterio 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 Palazzo Citterio?

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.