Museums in Milan
The Cenacolo Vinciano [The Last Supper], Da Vinci’s masterpiece, is in Milan
It is well worth visiting Milan to see Da Vinci’s The Last Supper, or Il Cenacolo Vinciano. We discuss the painting’s history and its artistic excellence — and reveal its secret code.
The Brera Art Gallery, a palace converted into a museum
The Pinacoteca di Brera [Brera Art Gallery], housed in a former Baroque palace, is the best place to see a great collection of Italian art in Milan.
Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, testimonies of Art in Milan
The Pinacoteca Ambrosiana in Milan houses a beautiful art gallery, a precious library, and a class of studies.
Museo del Novecento, a wonderful collection of 20th century art
The Museo del Novecento contains a 20th century art collection and is Milan’s counterpoint to Renaissance architecture and classic art galleries.
Poldi Pezzoli Museum, the dream of a Milanese aristocrat
The Poldi Pezzoli Museum in Milan is a collection bequeathed to the city by aristocrat Gian Giacomo Poldi Pezzoli and housed in a 17th century palace.
The Triennale di Milano: a modern art laboratory
The Triennale, Milan’s modern art laboratory, is a 20-minute walk from the Duomo in Parco Sempione.