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Poldi Pezzoli Museum

12 Via Alessandro Manzoni, Milano, Lombardia

Description

The Poldi Pezzoli Museum is a house museum that originated in the 19th century as the private collection of Count Gian Giacomo Poldi Pezzoli. It is housed inside the neo-classical Palazzo Moriggia Della Porta and exhibits works by famous artists such as Bellini, Botticelli, Canaletto, Francis Hayez, and Andrea Mantegna. The museum also includes weaponry, glassworks, ceramics, jewellery, and furnishings.

Access & Transport

The museum is located on Via Alessandro Manzoni, 100m from La Scala and very close to the 'Montenapoleone' tram stop (3) and metro station (3).

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining this activity with a guided tour of Teatro alla Scala or an exploration of the Quadrilatero della Moda neighbourhood. The Pinacoteca di Brera and Bagatti Valsecchi Museum are also a short walk away.

Meta review

Surprisingly many fake reviews for a small museum which visitors describe as having some important works but nothing spectacular. The highlights are the armoury and the paintings in the Gold Room. The building itself is quite nice, the staircase in particular, but has hardly any furniture. The entrance price is often deemed to be excessive.

Environmental & Social

We deem this attraction environmentally neutral (limited carbon footprint). Positive from a social perspective as the museum helps preserve the artistic and architectural heritages left by the Poldi Pezzoli family to the city.

Conclusion

The Poldi Pezzoli Museum is under the radar compared to some of Milan's best-known cultural venues and it provides a more intimate experience. The artwork is good, without being top-tier.

Key positive

Many high-quality paintings and the armoury collection

Key negative

Expensive

Suitability

Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

June 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Closed on Easter, 25/04, 01/05, 15/08, 01/11, 08/12, 25/12, 31/12. Last admission 1h before closing

av. transport time:0h 20m

est. visit time:1h 20m

Regulated hours

Monday10:00 - 18:00

Tuesday -

Wednesday10:00 - 18:00

Thursday10:00 - 18:00

Friday10:00 - 18:00

Saturday10:00 - 18:00

Sunday10:00 - 18:00

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€10
Adult
18 - 64
€14
Teen & Young
11 - 17
€6
Child
3 - 10
€0
Infant
0 - 2
€0
Price for students up to 26 years is € 6

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