Welcome to the
Poldi Pezzoli Museum
Opened in 1881, it was the house of the
noble Milanese Gian Giacomo Poldi Pezzoli. Avid art collector, he had gathered here paintings as well as sculptures.
exhibitions AND EVENTS
March 20-June 24, 2024
Piero della Francesca.
The Augustinian Polyptych reunited
On display, for the first time in history, are eight plates from five international museums.
DAY OF STUDY
7 MAY 2024 | 10 A.M. – 6 P.M.
orangerie ROOM and live streaming
PIERO DELLA FRANCESCA
The Augustinian polyptych: new studies
Study day on the occasion of the exhibition “Piero della Francesca. The Augustinian Polyptych Reunited.”
NEWS
20 MARCH – 24 JUNE 2024
MUSEO POLDI PEZZOLI
Extra opening hours
On the occasion of the exhibition Piero della Francesca. The reunited Augustinian Polyptych from 20 March the opening hours of the Poldi Pezzoli Museum will be extended until 7.30 pm (last admission 6.30 pm).
NEWS
20 MARCH – 24 JUNE 2024
MUSEO POLDI PEZZOLI – PINACOTECA DI BRERA
Two museums, one unique experience!
From March 20th to June 24th, present your entrance ticket to the Pinacoteca di Brera at the Museum and get a special discount to visit the Piero della Francesca exhibition: “The Augustinian Polyptych Reunited”.
PODCAST
Scrigno
Small stories of masterpieces
ON SPOTIFY, APPLE PODCASTS, SPREAKER
Four sound tours tell the stories behind the treasures of the Poldi Pezzoli Museum, with the voices of Chora Media: Luca Bizzarri, Mario Calabresi, Francesca Milano and Sara Poma.
poldi pezzolI MUSEUM
Poldi Pezzoli Museum
Museo Poldi Pezzoli in the centre of Milan, close to the Duomo Cathedral and the Scala Theatre, the Poldi Pezzoli Museum welcomes you! Opened in 1881, it was the house of the noble Milanese Gian Giacomo Poldi Pezzoli (1822-1879). Avid art collector, he had gathered here paintings as well as sculptures, carpets, laces, arms and armour, jewellery, clocks, porcelain and glass.
EDUCATION
Workshops and Activities
The Museum has initiated educational activities since 1974 through guided tours, workshops, specific tours and publications designed for all kinds of audiences, from schools of all levels to adults.
VISIT
Tours
To make your visit even more engaging and rich in discovery, we have created a series of unique itineraries designed to satisfy different passions and interests.
COLLECTION
Poldi Pezzoli
The collection
Reasons to visit the Poldi Pezzoli Museum
because it is a house-museum that in its historical rooms has preserved the charm of a 19th century residence.
to know a great Milanese art collector.
for the wide range of its collections, from Archaeology to the 19th century.
to admire masterpieces by painters as Pollaiuolo, Mantegna, Botticelli, Raffaello, Piero della Francesca, Tiepolo, Canaletto, Hayez
for the amazing collections of sundials and clocks, Murano glass, Meissen porcelain.
to discover a palace overlooking a beautiful hidden garden, and a romantic Orangerie.
STORIES
Gian Giacomo
Poldi Pezzoli:
the patron
with a curious soul
A journey into the past with the story of a man whose passion for art created one of the most incredible collections of all time.Embark on a journey into the past with the story of a man whose passion for art created one of the most incredible collections of all time.
SUPPORT US
Join us: Support the Poldi Pezzoli Museum
Our museum is an extraordinary place where history comes alive and works of art tell timeless stories. As passionate custodians of this heritage, we are committed to keeping this treasure alive for present and future generations.