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The Museo Poldi Pezzoli is a museum in Milan that was founded in the 19th century from the private collection of Gian Giacomo Poldi Pezzoli and his mother, Rosa Trivulzio, from the Gian Giacomo Trivulzio family. The museum holds and exhibits works by artists including Sandro Botticelli, Antonio Pollaiolo, Giovanni Bellini, Michelangelo, Gaudenzio Ferrari, Filippo Lippi, Andrea Mantegna, Palma Vecchio, Bernardo Cavallino, Giambattista Tiepolo, Lorenzo Bartolini and Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio. Furthermore, the collection of the Museo Poldi Pezzoli includes glassware and ceramics.

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Museo Poldi Pezzoli
Via Alessandro Manzoni 12
20121 Milan

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Opening hours

Monday
10:00 – 18:00
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday
10:00 – 18:00
Thursday
10:00 – 18:00
Friday
10:00 – 18:00
Saturday
10:00 – 18:00
Sunday
10:00 – 18:00

Closed on: 1 January, Easter, 25 April, 1 May, 15 August, 1 November, 8 December, 25 December.

Admission

0 – 10Free
11 – 18€5.00
65+€7.00
MilanoCard€7.00
Reduced€7.00
Normal rate€10.00
Students€5.00

Facilities

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Location & Map

Via Alessandro Manzoni 12, Milan

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Exhibitions

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Museo Poldi Pezzoli Reviews

Museo Poldi Pezzoli has 2 ratings.

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    The Museo Poldi Pezzoli in Milan, Italy, is a notable house museum that offers visitors an intimate look into the world of 19th-century art collecting. Located in the heart of Milan, this museum showcases an impressive collection of European art and decorative objects. The museum's strengths lie in its diverse array of paintings, sculptures, armor, and decorative arts, particularly from the Renaissance period.

    Visitors often appreciate the museum's compact size, which allows for a manageable and focused experience. The building itself, once a private residence, adds to the charm, providing a unique context for the artworks. Many reviewers highlight the quality of the collections, especially the paintings by Italian masters.

    However, some visitors note that the museum can feel cramped at times, especially during busy periods. The lighting in certain areas has been mentioned as suboptimal for viewing some artworks. Additionally, while the audio guide is generally praised, a few reviewers have mentioned that more comprehensive information in English would be beneficial for international visitors.

    Despite these minor drawbacks, the Museo Poldi Pezzoli is generally well-regarded for its high-quality collection and the intimate atmosphere it provides. It offers a different experience from larger, more famous museums in Milan, making it a worthwhile stop for art enthusiasts and those interested in Italian cultural history.

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    barry isaac • 5 Dec 2024

    Recently,I spent a wonderful day sedulously studying the Poldi Pezzoli Art Museum's superb collection of Italian Paintings.I was very impressed with its collection of Italian Medieval Paintings,primarily from the 14th Century. I saw fine paintings by Master of the Cross of Trevi("Annunciation,Crucifixion,Presentation in Temple",1320),Master of Barbavara Altarpiece("Saint Gaudentius"),Bernardo Daddi("Processional Cross",held an important relic),Lippo Memmi("Saint Elizabeth of Hungary"),Jacopo Casentino("Annunciation",Florentine Medieval Master),Pietro Lorenzetti("Madonna and Christ Child Between Saints Agnes and Catherine",Sienese Master),Vitale Da Bologna("Madonna of Humility")and Master of Della Ancona .I also appreciated fine early 15th Century Paintings from the International Gothic Period by Gherardo Starnina("Saint Hugh of Lincoln Exorcises a Deminiac")and Master of 1416("Madonna Enthroned With Christ Child"). Additional favorites from later times were;Gotthard Scotti's"Madonna of Mercy Triptych"(Renaissance),Zanobi Strozzi's"Madonna of Humility with Musical Angels"(Renaissance),and Giavanni Paolo Panini's"Interior of Pantheon"(18th Century)

    Visited on 23 Nov 2024

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