Pinacoteca di Brera
Graceful palazzo used by Napoleon, with medieval and Renaissance art especially from Northern Italy.
Via Brera, 28, 20121 Milano MI, ItalyAccessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible lift
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Good for kids
- Restaurant
- Toilets
Crowd
- Family friendly
The Pinacoteca di Brera is a must-see museum for any art lover visiting Milan. Located in the heart of the city, the museum houses a vast collection of Italian Renaissance and Baroque art. It is one of the most visited museums in Milan, and with good reason.
The museum was founded in 1809 and was originally part of the Brera Academy of Fine Arts. It is now home to an impressive collection of over 500 works of art, including masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, Mantegna and Bellini.
The museum is divided into three main sections: the Old Masters Gallery, the Modern Art Gallery and the Prints and Drawings Cabinet. The Old Masters Gallery contains some of the museum's most famous works, including Raphael's Marriage of the Virgin, Caravaggio's Supper at Emmaus and Mantegna's San Zeno Altarpiece. The Modern Art Gallery features works by artists such as Giorgio de Chirico, Giorgio Morandi and Umberto Boccioni. The Prints and Drawings Cabinet showcases a variety of prints and drawings from the 16th to the 19th century.
Visitors to the museum can also enjoy a variety of special exhibitions and events, such as lectures, concerts and educational activities. The museum also has a cafe and bookshop, making it a great place to spend the day.
TripAdvisor reviews of the Pinacoteca di Brera are overwhelmingly positive. Visitors praise the museum for its impressive collection of art and its beautiful setting. Many also comment on the helpful and informative staff.
"This is a must-see museum for anyone visiting Milan. The collection is stunning and the staff are very helpful and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!"
"The Pinacoteca di Brera is a beautiful museum with an amazing collection of art. Highly recommended!"
"This museum is a must-see for any art lover. The collection is stunning, and the staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!"
The Pinacoteca di Brera is a must-see for any art lover visiting Milan. With its impressive collection of Italian Renaissance and Baroque art and its beautiful setting, it is sure to be a highlight of any visit to the city.
Reviews
For art lovers the best place to visit in Milano. Not particularly big, but nice collection of visual art mostly from Renaissance era. Very nice Caravaggio is probably the biggest highlight of the museum, but far from being the only interesting thing in the museum. Highly recommended. Crowds reasonable, but tickets need to be reserved in advance.
Beautiful museum, the best i’ve been to in Milan! The courtyard is free entry, if you just want to have a look at the building and some of the statues, but there are many gorgeous art pieces to see inside. When we went, there were also 2 artists inside that were singing, which added to the overall great experience. Definitely worth a visit!
The museum is worth a visit if you are into art. A lot of it is religiously themed however so take that into consideration. The building itself is very beautiful and nice to look around in. The upper floor is the museum consisting of around 32 rooms and the lower floor has facilities related to the art school. We spent around 2 hours in there although we did walk through the later part a bit quicker due to needing to be at the next museum in time.