Free museums in Milano: the definitive guide
Check out all the museums with free admission

Design, painting, sculpture, art and fashion. Embrace every chance that Milano offers you for free.
Read on to learn more!
Palazzo Morando and Hangar Bicocca
Are you a lover of fashion and contemporary art? Do not miss these two dissimilar, but equally fascinating, exhibition spaces - Palazzo Morando and Hangar Bicocca - always open for you, free of charge.
Museo del Risorgimento
If, on the other hand, you are fascinated by the Risorgimento period you might like to delve into its history narrated through numerous paintings and sculptures inside the spacious Palazzo Moriggia, home to the Museum of the Risorgimento.
House museums
Also awaiting to entice you are Milano’s house museums: Spazio Alda Merini, Casa-Museo Boschi di Stefano, Casa Verdi and the Museo Mangini Bonomi, historical residences where you can journey through the past, present and future.
Mudec - Museum of cultures
Encounter the entire world in one special venue: at the Mudec - Museum of Cultures you can admire the works of the permanent collection which guides you through an itinerary that explores an interconnected world in dialogue with the city of Milano.
Monumental Cemetery
Lastly, take a visit to Milano’s Cimitero Monumentale to admire its architectural beauty and to discover the fascinating stories concealed within its layers of history. You can book free guided tours or enter independently and follow the recommended itineraries.
Admission reservation is not mandatory, but recommended.
Find out more at the links below!
On the first Sunday of each month, Milano invites you to discover its heritage expressed through painting, design, sculpture and architecture.
Pinacoteca di Brera
Stroll through the halls of the Brera Art Gallery to encounter the works of great artists such as Hayez, Caravaggio, Bellini and Raphael.
Castello Sforzesco Museums and Museo del Novecento
Another great destination to note in your journal is the Castello Sforzesco - the museum of museums - that narrates the history of music and sculpture. Not forgetting, of course, Milano’s Museo del Novecento, one of the most attractive and contemporary art venues on the cultural scenario.
Gallery of Modern Art and Leonardo's Last Supper Museum
Joining this impressive list is the Gallery of Modern Art - a splendid neoclassical edifice that houses some of the most famous paintings of the nineteenth century - and, in complete contrast, the Cenacolo Museum where Leonardo's Last Supper is conserved.
Gallerie d'Italia
Gallerie d'Italia is a spacious and elegant art museum located within an architectural complex that encircles Piazza della Scala.
Civic Aquarium
You might like to continue your Sunday cultural tour with a visit to the Civic Aquarium where you can rediscover the fascination with the oceans.
Armani Silos
The permanent exhibition at Armani Silos offers a unique perspective on the creative genius of maestro Giorgio Armani. The display of haute couture garments is inspired by three universal narratives: Androgino, Etnie and Stars (Androgynous, Ethnicity and Stars)
Fondazione Luigi Rovati
To conclude your city tour, admission is also free on the first Sunday of the month at the Luigi Rovati Foundation, a hidden gem in the Liberty area of Porta Venezia, which houses artworks by Picasso and Warhol that dialogue with the Etruscan Museum to create a unique connection between ancient and modern.
For reservations and information see the links below.
Castello Sforzesco Museums
Art galleries, libraries and historical archives, from the multifaceted genius of Leonardo Da Vinci to the visionary design of Luciano Baldessari. All this and lots more at the Castello Sforzesco, experience the wealth of the various museums it houses!
Gallery of Modern Art
Step into the Gallery of Modern Art to meet the post-impressionist genius of Cézanne, the creative sensitivity of Van Gogh, and the Italian masters Appiani and Canova.
Civic Museums
Last, but definitely not least, you cannot miss Milano’s Civic Museums: the Archaeological Museum, the Civic Aquarium and the Natural History Museum are real temples of knowledge for lovers of science, biology and history.
Reservation to access the museums is not mandatory, but recommended.
Free entry to museums also available for the youngest visitors.
Natural History Museum, Civic Aquarium and Archaeological Museum
The top 3 free museums for children are the Natural History Museum, the Civic Aquarium and the Archaeological Museum, three unique places where the combination of fun and education provided for younger visitors keeps pace with their imagination and desire for discovery.
Pinacoteca di Brera, the Castello Sforzesco Museums, the Modern Art Gallery, Gallerie d’Italia and the Last Supper
A passion for art! Spanning from ancient masterpieces to contemporary works, young visitors can experience the atmosphere of: the Pinacoteca di Brera, the Castello Sforzesco, the Modern Art Gallery, Gallerie d’Italia and Leonardo’s Last Supper.
Fondazione Prada
Provocation and inspiration at the Fondazione Prada, a unique museum where design is concretely translated into artworks with a distinctly contemporary character.
Admission reservation is not mandatory, but recommended.
The city of Milano guarantees persons with disabilities free admission to all its museums, libraries and art galleries. For all assistance, please go to the venue’s ticket office.
Visit all the museums listed here for free:
- Duomo Museum
- Leonardo's Last Supper
- Pinacoteca di Brera
- Museo Teatro alla Scala
- Pinacoteca Ambrosiana
- Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia
- Musei del Castello sforzesco
- Galleria d'Arte Moderna
- Museo del Novecento
- Civico Museo Archeologico
- Civico Museo di Storia Naturale
- Acquario Civico
- Museo Poldi Pezzoli
- Gallerie d’Italia
- La Vigna di Leonardo
- Memoriale della Shoah
- Mondo Milan
- San Siro Museum & Tour
- Fondazione Prada
- Villa Necchi Campiglio
Admission reservation is not mandatory, but recommended.
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