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Palazzo Reale di Milano

ArchitectureArtHistoryOpen until 10:30pmFrom €15Duomo (M1, M3)

Once the seat of the Visconti, Sforza, Habsburg and Napoleonic rulers of Milan, the Palazzo Reale was remodelled in neoclassical style by Giuseppe Piermarini in 1773-1778 and badly bombed in 1943. Today it is run by the Comune di Milano as the city's main exhibition venue, staging major shows that draw over a million visitors a year. The war-scarred Sala delle Cariatidi and restored state rooms also hold highlights of the palace collection, from Van Dyck's portrait of Lady Digby to Napoleonic-era decorations.

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Getting there

Piazza del Duomo 12, 20122 Milano, Italy

Nearest station: Duomo (M1, M3), Missori (M3)

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue10:00–19:30
Wed10:00–19:30
ThuToday10:00–22:30
Fri10:00–19:30
Sat10:00–19:30
Sun10:00–19:30

Admission

From €15

Tickets are sold per exhibition: typically €15 fixed-date, €17 open, reduced €10-13, families adult €10 / child 6-14 €6, under 6 free. Some shows are free entry. Booking recommended at weekends.

Nearby

Museo del Duomo di Milano

Architecture1 min walk

Museo del Novecento

Art1 min walk

Pinacoteca Ambrosiana

Art5 min walk

Museo Teatrale alla Scala

Music6 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Palazzo Reale di Milano cost?
Standard adult admission to Palazzo Reale di Milano is €15. Tickets are sold per exhibition: typically €15 fixed-date, €17 open, reduced €10-13, families adult €10 / child 6-14 €6, under 6 free. Some shows are free entry. Booking recommended at weekends.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Palazzo Reale di Milano?
Palazzo Reale di Milano is open Tue-Sun 10:00-19:30, Thu until 22:30; closed Mon. Last entry 1 hour before closing (30 min for free shows). Holidays: 7 Dec 10:00-22:30; 8 & 26 Dec, 6 Jan 10:00-19:30; 24 & 31 Dec 10:00-14:30; 25 Dec 14:30-18:30; 1 Jan 14:30-19:30.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Palazzo Reale di Milano?
Palazzo Reale di Milano is located at Piazza del Duomo 12, 20122 Milano, Italy, in the Centro Storico (Duomo) area of Milan. The nearest stations are Duomo (M1, M3), Missori (M3).
What can I see at Palazzo Reale di Milano?
Milan's former royal palace beside the Duomo, now the city's headline venue for blockbuster art exhibitions. Current highlights include Anselm Kiefer. Le Alchimiste, Dalí e la moda, I Brueghel. Le origini dei generi pittorici in Europa.
Do I need to book Palazzo Reale di Milano 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 Reale di Milano?
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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