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Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan

28 Via Brera, Milano, Lombardia

Description

The Pinacoteca di Brera (Brera Art Gallery) is an ancient and modern art gallery housed in the 17th century Brera Palace located in the centre of Milan. Its collection strength is in Venetian (Giovanni Bellini, Veronese), and Lombard paintings but it also contains Gothic, Renaissance, Medieval and Neoclassical paintings and some frescoes. There is a small section for 19th century and contemporary art as well as drawings and graphics.

Access & Transport

The Museum is accessible to people with reduced mobility: the entrance with lift is located via Fiori Oscuri 2 (Reception Pinacoteca).

Instructions & Recommendations

*** Advance online purchase is required *** Read here: https://pinacotecabrera.org/en/visit/tickets/

Meta review

A staple of the must-see list on travel guides and websites, online reviewers are extremely complimentary about the quality of the art, especially the Renaissance to 17th century periods as well as the way it is curated; the use of an audioguide is recommended to get the most of some of those chef d'oeuvres. Besides the religious theme that can be tiring for some, the only recurring negative comments relate to practical matters such as the lack of seats and the required cumbersome process of advance online booking.

Environmental & Social

We could find no information around environmental sustainability, but museums require electricity for lighting and heating/cooling. Positive from a social perspective by helping spread culture and the arts.

Conclusion

Milan's foremost gallery for Italian paintings with a lot of high-quality artworks. The only real drawback in our opinion is the over concentration of religious art; bear that in mind before heading there.

Key positive

High quality and extensive collections

Beautiful building and centrally located

Key negative

Very focused on religious art

Suitability

Suitable for all ages even though younger kids may get bored quickly. No access problem for visitors with mobility issues (lift to floor)

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

June 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Last admission at 18h00. Closed on 01 Jan and 25 Dec.

av. transport time:0h 20m

est. visit time:2h 30m

Regulated hours

Monday -

Tuesday08:30 - 19:15

Wednesday08:30 - 19:15

Thursday08:30 - 19:15

Friday08:30 - 19:15

Saturday08:30 - 19:15

Sunday08:30 - 19:15

Pricing
Free admission with reservation on first Sunday of each month.
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€15
Adult
18 - 64
€15
Child
3 - 17
€0
Infant
0 - 2
€0
Audioguide (English / Italian) at €5. EU citizens aged from 18 to 25: €2

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