Pinacoteca di Brera

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Pinacoteca viaggiante

The "travelling gallery" of Count Sommariva: 99 miniature enamels (1810-1825) copying Neoclassical masterpieces from his collection, carried with him across Europe.

Now showing16 May 2025 – 17 May 2027€20

Beauty and the Ideal

Twelve restored plaster busts by Antonio Canova, lent by Banca Ifis, join a marble Vestal back at Brera after a century, celebrating the museum's Neoclassical roots.

Now showing16 May 2025 – 17 May 2027€20

100 Years for Brera. Gifts and Acquisitions from the Friends

Centenary of the Amici di Brera: paintings, sculptures, drawings and documents that entered the Pinacoteca through the Association's gifts, many not normally on view.

Now showing6 Oct – 14 Feb 2027€20

Permanent Collections

Hayez: The Kiss

Francesco Hayez's 1859 The Kiss, the emblem of Italian Romanticism and a veiled allegory of the Risorgimento alliance with France.

Permanent collection€20

Mantegna: Lamentation over the Dead Christ

Andrea Mantegna's c. 1483 Dead Christ, seen feet-first in radical foreshortening: one of the most arresting images of the Renaissance.

Permanent collection€20

Caravaggio: Supper at Emmaus

Caravaggio's sombre 1606 Supper at Emmaus, painted as he fled Rome, turns the risen Christ's revelation into a hushed, shadowed moment.

Permanent collection€20

Raphael: The Marriage of the Virgin

Raphael's 1504 Sposalizio, painted at 21, sets the wedding of Mary and Joseph before a perfectly centred round temple.

Permanent collection€20

Nearby

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Palazzo Citterio

Art2 min walk

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Museo Poldi Pezzoli

Art5 min walk

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Gallerie d'Italia Milano

Art6 min walk

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Museo Teatrale alla Scala

Music6 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Pinacoteca di Brera cost?

Standard adult admission to Pinacoteca di Brera is €20. Reduced €4 for ages 18-25; free under 18 and for eligible categories. Grande Brera ticket also covers Palazzo Citterio within 7 days. Free with reservation on the first Sunday of the month. Booking mandatory.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Pinacoteca di Brera?

Pinacoteca di Brera is open Tue-Sun 08:30-19:15 (last entry 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 Pinacoteca di Brera?

Pinacoteca di Brera is located at Via Brera 28, 20121 Milano, Italy, in the Brera area of Milan. The nearest stations are Lanza (M2), Montenapoleone (M3) and Cairoli (M1).

What can I see at Pinacoteca di Brera?

Milan's great picture gallery: Mantegna, Raphael, Piero della Francesca, Caravaggio and Hayez's Kiss in a baroque palazzo. Current highlights include Hayez: The Kiss, Pinacoteca viaggiante and 100 Years for Brera. Gifts and Acquisitions from the Friends.

Do I need to book Pinacoteca di Brera 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 Pinacoteca di Brera?

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.