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Pirelli HangarBicocca

ArtOpen until 8:30pmFreeSesto Marelli (M1) + bus 51/87

Pirelli HangarBicocca is a non-profit foundation for contemporary art housed in a former Pirelli industrial plant in Milan's Bicocca district, with vast exhibition spaces known as the Shed, the Navate and the Cubo. It stages large-scale solo exhibitions of international artists and hosts Anselm Kiefer's permanent installation The Seven Heavenly Palaces 2004-2015, plus eL Seed's monumental calligraphic mural on the Cubo's exterior. Admission is free.

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Getting there

Via Chiese 2, 20126 Milano, Italy

Nearest station: Sesto Marelli (M1) + bus 51/87, Ponale (M5) + bus 51, Milano Greco Pirelli (rail) + bus 87

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ThuToday10:30–20:30
Fri10:30–20:30
Sat10:30–20:30
Sun10:30–20:30

Admission

Free

Free admission; online reservation recommended for priority access.

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Visitor Information

Is Pirelli HangarBicocca free to visit?
Yes, general admission to Pirelli HangarBicocca is free. Free admission; online reservation recommended for priority access.. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of Pirelli HangarBicocca?
Pirelli HangarBicocca is open Thursday-Sunday 10:30-20:30 (last admission 19:30); closed Monday-Wednesday.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Pirelli HangarBicocca?
Pirelli HangarBicocca is located at Via Chiese 2, 20126 Milano, Italy, in the Bicocca area of Milan. The nearest stations are Sesto Marelli (M1) + bus 51/87, Ponale (M5) + bus 51, Milano Greco Pirelli (rail) + bus 87.
What can I see at Pirelli HangarBicocca?
A vast former Pirelli factory turned free contemporary art space, home to Anselm Kiefer's towering Seven Heavenly Palaces. Current highlights include Hicham Berrada, Aki Sasamoto: XYZ, Luciano Fabro: Abitare lo spazio. Inhabiting Space.
Do I need to book Pirelli HangarBicocca in advance?
Pirelli HangarBicocca is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Free admission; online reservation recommended for priority access.. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.
When is the best time to visit Pirelli HangarBicocca?
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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