About Pinacoteca di Brera

The Pinacoteca di Brera is the main art collections gallery in the city of Milan. It was opened to the public in 1809. The Brera Gallery is located in the Academy of Fine Arts and there is always an endless crowd of students in the location. The gallery has more things to discover than the 400 different spans of work from the 14th century. Among the finest are Dead Christ by Andrea Mantegna in 1480, Marriage of the Virgin by Raphael in 1504, The Kiss by Francesco Hayez in 1859, Holy Conversation (Brera Altarpiece) by Piero della Francesca in 1472–1474, Feast at the House of Simon by Paolo Veronese in 1567-1570, and Pieta by Giovanni Bellini in 1460. 

Must See

  • Art collection by Piero della Francesca.
  • Raphael.
  • Mantegna.
  • Bellini.
  • Caravaggio.
  • Tintoretto and Veronese.

How to reach

Metro: Lanza, lines 2; Montenapoleone, line 3. Tram: lines 1, 4, 8, 12, 14 and 27. Bus: lines 61 and 97.
Both the metro, tram, and bus lines fares: €1.50 for a single ticket that allows 90-minute travel. A 24-hour travel ticket costs €4.50, and a 48-hour travel ticket costs €8.25.
You can also take a taxi to reach Pinacoteca di Brera with a minimum fare starting from €3.30. 

Tips

  • Buy tickets online to avoid the queue.  
  • The museum is accessible via a lift.
  • Two electric wheelchairs are available at the ticket office.
  • Do not smoke inside the museum.
  • Do not bring alcohol.
  • Mobile photography without flash is allowed.  

Visit Time

Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.

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Waiting Time

You may have to wait for 15 minutes for buying tickets.

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

Adults - €10
Teens (aged between 18 to 25 years) - €7
Children (aged less than 18) - Free
First Sunday of each month - Free

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Time you can spend

2 to 3 hours

 

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Weather

Clear Sky 13.2°C

 

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