Milan Art and Design

From the Brera Gallery and historic house museums to the Fondazione Prada, explore Milan's classical and contemporary art.

Museums and architecture are the main thread. On day one, see Villa Necchi Campiglio, the Museo Poldi Pezzoli and the Brera Gallery. On day two, see The Last Supper, the Ambrosiana and the Museo del Novecento. On day three, head north to HangarBicocca, then see the Bosco Verticale (Vertical Forest) in Porta Nuova and the Monumental Cemetery. On the last day, visit the Fondazione Prada before leaving. Staying in Brera suits repeat visitors and those who love art and design.

April has the most exhibitions during Design Week, but room rates are high. Closing days vary by museum, so check ahead.

Day by day

Day 1 · House Museums and Brera

Milan（Villa Necchi Campiglio、Museo Poldi Pezzoli、Pinacoteca di Brera）

Take the M4 metro from Linate Airport about 20 minutes into the city, then walk between Porta Venezia and Brera.

Villa Necchi Campiglio requires a guided tour and is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Stay: Brera

Day 2 · Renaissance to the Twentieth Century

Milan（The Last Supper (Santa Maria delle Grazie)、San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore、Biblioteca e Pinacoteca Ambrosiana、Museo del Novecento）

Take the metro to Conciliazione, then walk past San Maurizio to the Ambrosiana and Duomo Square, about 3 km.

The Last Supper must be booked in advance.

Stay: Brera

Day 3 · Contemporary Art and Porta Nuova

Milan（Pirelli HangarBicocca、Porta Nuova & Bosco Verticale、Monumental Cemetery of Milan）

Take the M5 metro to Ponale station and walk to HangarBicocca. On the way back, get off at Isola station to explore Porta Nuova, then take the tram to the Monumental Cemetery.

HangarBicocca is closed Monday to Wednesday. Admission is free.

Stay: Brera

Day 4 · Fondazione Prada and Departure

Milan（Fondazione Prada）

Take the M3 metro to Lodi station and walk to the Fondazione Prada. In the afternoon, take the M4 metro to Linate Airport.

The Fondazione Prada is closed on Tuesdays. The café inside is a good place to sit.

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