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Discover Milan’s art legacy at the Pinacoteca di Brera. Explore masterpieces by Caravaggio, Raphael, Hayez, and more, learn the stories behind each work, and experience centuries of creativity in one historic gallery.
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Explore at your pace
Audio guide
  • Lock in timed entry so your gallery visit fits into your day, letting you enjoy the collection without handling tickets on site there.

  • On the day, arrive for your timed entry slot, show your booking at the entrance, pass security checks, then walk straight into the galleries to begin.

  • Once inside, move freely between rooms, choosing the path that suits you, pausing when something catches your eye or picking a quicker circuit.

  • Shape the visit around your interests, giving yourself space to look closer, step back, chat with your group, or simply sit and absorb the mood.

  • Add an audio guide to deepen the visit, listening to commentary in Italian, English, French, Spanish, German, or Russian as you move through rooms.

  • Upgrade to a guided tour of the gallery plus a walking tour of the Brera neighborhood, with audio headsets included for groups of more than eight.

  • Explore Palazzo Citterio, the restored extension of the Brera museum complex, and see more works from the collection beyond the main Pinacoteca di Brera galleries.

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  • Lock in timed entry so your gallery visit fits into your day, letting you enjoy the collection without handling tickets on site there.

  • On the day, arrive for your timed entry slot, show your booking at the entrance, pass security checks, then walk straight into the galleries to begin.

  • Once inside, move freely between rooms, choosing the path that suits you, pausing when something catches your eye or picking a quicker circuit.

  • Shape the visit around your interests, giving yourself space to look closer, step back, chat with your group, or simply sit and absorb the mood.

  • Add an audio guide to deepen the visit, listening to commentary in Italian, English, French, Spanish, German, or Russian as you move through rooms.

  • Upgrade to a guided tour of the gallery plus a walking tour of the Brera neighborhood, with audio headsets included for groups of more than eight.

  • Explore Palazzo Citterio, the restored extension of the Brera museum complex, and see more works from the collection beyond the main Pinacoteca di Brera galleries.

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€25
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Visitor admiring a large painting at Brera Gallery, Milan.
The Dead Christ Supported by the Virgin Mary and St John, painting by Pieter Bruegel at Pinacoteca di Brera.
Brera District street with colorful buildings and outdoor cafes in Milan.
Narrow cobblestone street in Brera District, Milan, lined with colorful historic buildings.
Caravaggio's "The Supper at Emmaus" painting displayed at Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan.
Portrait of Alessandro Manzoni by Francesco Hayez at Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan.
Self Portrait by Umberto Boccioni at Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan.
Crucifixion painting by Gentile da Fabriano at Pinacoteca di Brera, featuring Jesus on the cross.
2 hrs
  • Hear expert commentary connect artworks with city life nearby, so you enjoy time in the gallery plus streets around it within one visit.

  • Meet your guide at Pinacoteca di Brera, use your ticket to step inside, then join the group as your visit through the gallery begins.

  • Spend around two hours moving with your guide through the Brera Art Gallery, following a route that links rooms and works without you planning it.

  • Ask questions at any point, hear stories and explanations, and let your guide help you focus on pieces that match what you care about most.

  • Upgrade by choosing a private tour of Pinacoteca di Brera, or add a walk with a guide through the Brera district to extend time beyond the gallery.

  • Select an English or Italian small-group tour, capped at 15 guests, with audio headsets provided when more than eight people join your booking.

More details
  • Hear expert commentary connect artworks with city life nearby, so you enjoy time in the gallery plus streets around it within one visit.

  • Meet your guide at Pinacoteca di Brera, use your ticket to step inside, then join the group as your visit through the gallery begins.

  • Spend around two hours moving with your guide through the Brera Art Gallery, following a route that links rooms and works without you planning it.

  • Ask questions at any point, hear stories and explanations, and let your guide help you focus on pieces that match what you care about most.

  • Upgrade by choosing a private tour of Pinacoteca di Brera, or add a walk with a guide through the Brera district to extend time beyond the gallery.

  • Select an English or Italian small-group tour, capped at 15 guests, with audio headsets provided when more than eight people join your booking.

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€64.90
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Crowd in front of Milan's Duomo Cathedral on a sunny day.
Interiors of the Duomo Milan Cathedral with ornate columns and stained glass windows.
Visitors enjoying the view from the rooftop of Milan Duomo Cathedral.
Interiors of Duomo Cathedral in Milan showcasing ornate columns and vaulted ceilings.
Duomo Cathedral Milan interior with ornate columns, detailed ceiling, and stained glass windows.
Explore at your pace
  • Experience the best of Milan in one ticket, combining iconic architecture with world-renowned art from the Brera Art Gallery to the Milan cathedral terraces.

  • Discover masterpieces by Bellini, Piero della Francesca, and Titian in one of Italy’s top art galleries, and gain unique insights into centuries of Italian art while observing live restoration work in the dedicated lab.

  • Visit Milan’s Gothic landmark, the Cathedral, Duomo Museum, and San Gottardo Church, then make your way to the terraces for sweeping city views and close-up details of the cathedral’s spires.

  • Choose to climb 250 steps or take the lift to access the Duomo terraces, both offering equally stunning views over Milan.

  • This combo provides a seamless experience through Milan’s cultural highlights, from the celebrated artworks of Brera to the breathtaking rooftop of the Duomo.

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  • Experience the best of Milan in one ticket, combining iconic architecture with world-renowned art from the Brera Art Gallery to the Milan cathedral terraces.

  • Discover masterpieces by Bellini, Piero della Francesca, and Titian in one of Italy’s top art galleries, and gain unique insights into centuries of Italian art while observing live restoration work in the dedicated lab.

  • Visit Milan’s Gothic landmark, the Cathedral, Duomo Museum, and San Gottardo Church, then make your way to the terraces for sweeping city views and close-up details of the cathedral’s spires.

  • Choose to climb 250 steps or take the lift to access the Duomo terraces, both offering equally stunning views over Milan.

  • This combo provides a seamless experience through Milan’s cultural highlights, from the celebrated artworks of Brera to the breathtaking rooftop of the Duomo.

from Original price€51
€48.45

5% off

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Visitors exploring art inside Sforza Castle and walking outside its historic facade in Milan, Italy.
Sforza Castle courtyard with visitors, Milan, Italy.
Sforza Castle brick tower and walls under a clear blue sky in Milan, Italy.
Sforza Castle in Milan with its iconic red brick walls and central tower.
Fountain in front of Sforza Castle, Milan, with clear blue sky.
Explore at your pace
Audio guide
  • Cover Milan's two cultural anchors with timed entry at both: the Pinacoteca di Brera and Sforza Castle sit a 10-minute walk apart in central Milan.

  • At Pinacoteca di Brera, walk in at your reserved slot and explore 38 rooms spanning 700 years of Italian art — Raphael, Caravaggio, Mantegna, and Hayez's iconic 'The Kiss'.

  • At Sforza Castle, explore seven museums either with a guided tour or audio commentary, depending on your selected option.

  • Visit both venues on the same day using the short walk between them, or split them across separate days using the entry slots you select at checkout.

More details
  • Cover Milan's two cultural anchors with timed entry at both: the Pinacoteca di Brera and Sforza Castle sit a 10-minute walk apart in central Milan.

  • At Pinacoteca di Brera, walk in at your reserved slot and explore 38 rooms spanning 700 years of Italian art — Raphael, Caravaggio, Mantegna, and Hayez's iconic 'The Kiss'.

  • At Sforza Castle, explore seven museums either with a guided tour or audio commentary, depending on your selected option.

  • Visit both venues on the same day using the short walk between them, or split them across separate days using the entry slots you select at checkout.

from Original price€45
€42.75

5% off

Slide 1 of 9, San Siro Stadium exterior with red roof structure in Milan, Italy.
San Siro Stadium exterior with red roof structure in Milan, Italy.
San Siro stadium field with colorful seating and large screen in Milan, Italy.
San Siro stadium dressing room with football jerseys on display.
San Siro Stadium seating area with view of the field and stands in Milan, Italy.
Players tunnel entrance at San Siro stadium with seating and advertising boards.
Explore at your pace
Audio guide
  • Pair Milan’s guided San Siro stadium tour with timed entry to Pinacoteca di Brera in one booking covering football culture and Italian art.

  • San Siro Stadium and Museum: Join a guided route through restricted-access areas, including the players’ tunnel, pitchside zones, and the museum.

  • Pinacoteca di Brera: Enter at your selected time and explore the permanent collection independently, with multilingual audio guides on select tickets.

  • Visit both attractions on the same day or plan them separately, depending on the entry times selected during booking.

  • Upgrade your Pinacoteca di Brera visit with a multilingual audio guide for self-paced commentary throughout the galleries.

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  • Pair Milan’s guided San Siro stadium tour with timed entry to Pinacoteca di Brera in one booking covering football culture and Italian art.

  • San Siro Stadium and Museum: Join a guided route through restricted-access areas, including the players’ tunnel, pitchside zones, and the museum.

  • Pinacoteca di Brera: Enter at your selected time and explore the permanent collection independently, with multilingual audio guides on select tickets.

  • Visit both attractions on the same day or plan them separately, depending on the entry times selected during booking.

  • Upgrade your Pinacoteca di Brera visit with a multilingual audio guide for self-paced commentary throughout the galleries.

from Original price€64
€62.08

3% off

Slide 1 of 13, Painting "The Finding of the Body of Saint Mark" by Jacopo Tintoretto at Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan.
Painting "The Finding of the Body of Saint Mark" by Jacopo Tintoretto at Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan.
Palazzo Brera courtyard with statue at Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan.
Art restoration at Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan, with a conservator working on a large painting.
Visitors walking through the gallery at Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan, with classical paintings displayed.
Frescoes in Pinacoteca di Brera's Cappella San Giuseppe, Milan, depicting religious scenes.
Bathsheba at Her Bath painting, Pinacoteca di Brera, depicting a biblical scene with three figures.
Christ at the Column painting in Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan.
Madonna and Child painting at Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan.
Painting "The Kiss" by Francesco Hayez at Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan.
Jacopo Foscari's last meeting with family before exile, depicted in Pinacoteca di Brera painting.
Pinacoteca di Brera altarpiece featuring Virgin Enthroned with Christ Child, Milan museum exhibit.
Sculpture and painting at Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan.
Woman in blue robe holding hands near flowers, Pinacoteca di Brera.
2 hrs
  • Explore one of Italy's most important art museums with a private guided tour of Milan's Brera Gallery.

  • Admire masterpieces by Raphael, Mantegna, Piero della Francesca, and other icons of Italian art.

  • See Francesco Hayez's famous The Kiss and uncover its hidden connection to the Italian Risorgimento (unification).

  • Watch conservators restore centuries-old artworks inside the museum's visible conservation laboratory.

  • Enjoy a fully private experience with personalized commentary tailored to your interests and pace.

More details
  • Explore one of Italy's most important art museums with a private guided tour of Milan's Brera Gallery.

  • Admire masterpieces by Raphael, Mantegna, Piero della Francesca, and other icons of Italian art.

  • See Francesco Hayez's famous The Kiss and uncover its hidden connection to the Italian Risorgimento (unification).

  • Watch conservators restore centuries-old artworks inside the museum's visible conservation laboratory.

  • Enjoy a fully private experience with personalized commentary tailored to your interests and pace.

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€180
Slide 1 of 9, Visitors viewing San Luca Altarpiece by Andrea Mantegna at Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan.
Visitors viewing San Luca Altarpiece by Andrea Mantegna at Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan.
Visitor admiring a large painting at Brera Gallery, Milan.
Brera District street with colorful buildings and outdoor cafes in Milan.
Torre Branca entrance with metal structure, Milan, Italy.
Sforza Castle courtyard in Milan with tourists exploring historic architecture.
The Dead Christ Supported by the Virgin Mary and St John, painting by Pieter Bruegel at Pinacoteca di Brera.
Narrow cobblestone street in Brera District, Milan, lined with colorful historic buildings.
Parco Sempione in Milan during autumn with Arco della Pace in the background, Italy.
Milan skyline view with Torre Branca and modern skyscrapers at sunset.
2 hrs - 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Cover two guided Milan experiences in one booking: Pinacoteca di Brera with a Brera district walk, plus Torre Branca and Sforza Castle via Parco Sempione.

  • Join an English-speaking guide at Pinacoteca di Brera and continue through the Brera neighborhood on a guided walking tour.

  • Get exclusive Torre Branca access and follow your English/Spanish-speaking guide through Parco Sempione to Sforza Castle.

  • Headsets are included on both tours, so you can comfortably follow commentary even in busy outdoor areas.

  • Choose to visit both tours on the same day or split them across different days based on your schedule.

More details
  • Cover two guided Milan experiences in one booking: Pinacoteca di Brera with a Brera district walk, plus Torre Branca and Sforza Castle via Parco Sempione.

  • Join an English-speaking guide at Pinacoteca di Brera and continue through the Brera neighborhood on a guided walking tour.

  • Get exclusive Torre Branca access and follow your English/Spanish-speaking guide through Parco Sempione to Sforza Castle.

  • Headsets are included on both tours, so you can comfortably follow commentary even in busy outdoor areas.

  • Choose to visit both tours on the same day or split them across different days based on your schedule.

from Original price€104.90
€94.41

10% off

Pro tips to help you make a pick

Go for a guided walk and gallery visit if you love pairing art with the vibe of Milan’s bohemian quarter.

The audio guide ticket is your go-to if you prefer to explore at your own pace but still want expert insights.

Opt for the Duomo combo if you’re after a full Milan day with masterpieces inside and city views on top.

Make a stop at Raphael’s Marriage of the Virgin, Pinacoteca’s showpiece and a must-see.

Visit in the late afternoon if you prefer quieter galleries and time to soak in the art without the crowds.

Check out the temporary exhibits if you enjoy seeing fresh perspectives alongside the timeless masters.

About Pinacoteca di Brera

As a highlight of Milan’s museum scene, the Pinacoteca di Brera stands out in any art and culture collection. Its impressive galleries showcase the evolution of Italian painting, offering a captivating experience for anyone exploring the city’s rich artistic heritage.


AddressVia Brera, 28, 20121 Milano MI, Italy
Also known asBrera Art Gallery
Year opened1809
Founded byNapoleon I
Visitors per year545000

Did you know?

The Pinacoteca di Brera is housed in the Palazzo Brera, which also contains the Brera Academy of Fine Arts and the Brera Botanical Garden.

Raphael’s "The Marriage of the Virgin" is one of the museum’s most celebrated paintings and a prime example of Italian Renaissance art.

Caravaggio’s "Supper at Emmaus" is renowned for its dramatic use of light and shadow, a hallmark of the Baroque period.

The museum’s galleries are organized chronologically, allowing visitors to trace the development of Italian art across seven centuries.

The Brera district surrounding the museum is famous for its artistic atmosphere, with galleries, boutiques, and charming streets to explore.

Why visit Pinacoteca di Brera?

Masterpieces by Renowned Artists

Admire iconic works by Raphael, Caravaggio, Mantegna, and Bellini, representing the pinnacle of Italian Renaissance and Baroque painting.

Chronological Art Journey

Explore thoughtfully curated galleries that trace the evolution of Italian art from the Middle Ages to the modern era.

Historic Palazzo Brera Setting

Experience art within the elegant halls of an 18th-century palace, complete with grand staircases and a tranquil inner courtyard.

Digital and Guided Experiences

Engage with multimedia guides and family-friendly activities that bring art history to life.

Relaxing Breaks and Nearby Attractions

Enhance your visit with a stroll through the adjacent Brera Botanical Garden or a quiet moment in the historic Braidense National Library.

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What our guests say

Cristian B

United States
Couple
Aug 2026
I found it on Google first page. Checked the website and saw you can cancel and also you won't be charged right away but a day or two before the reservation day; I could also change the date if wanted to so sthat made be purchase it. Long line at the sight but it went very fast..great combo to see the inside, terrace and museum too.

Combo: Pinacoteca di Brera Entry with Milan Cathedral, Museum & Terraces Tickets

Mario B

Couple
Jul 2026

+4 more

The whole process went smoothly and without a hitch—it was super cool, and there were no problems... I'd book through Headset again and would definitely recommend it. Thanks for everything 🙏😍

Combo: Pinacoteca di Brera Entry with Milan Cathedral, Museum & Terraces Tickets

Alba L

Spain
Solo
Jul 2026

+3 more

The museum is beautiful and has a wide variety of works of art. I loved the art gallery, and then I went to Sforza Castle, which is truly a wonderful castle steeped in history. I explored both the fortress area and a very interesting museum with many medieval artifacts—there were even weapons from that era. All in all, everything was wonderful. I loved it in every way; I highly recommend it, and it’s very convenient because the combined price for these two activities is a great deal.

Combo: Pinacoteca di Brera +Castello Sforzesco Audio Guide Tickets

Gabriela C

Couple
Jul 2026
Buying tickets online was easy and affordable, although I think it would be better if you didn’t have to download two apps just to visit a single attraction. It would have been most convenient if the ticket had worked via the QR code in the email, and the audio guide had also worked by scanning QR codes in the rooms (at times, it wasn’t clear which one to listen to). Additionally, there was no information anywhere about the need to activate the ticket and pick up a paper ticket at a location outside the venue.

Combo: Pinacoteca di Brera +Castello Sforzesco Audio Guide Tickets

Teresa M

Italy
Family
Jul 2026

+3 more

The staff welcomed us in an exemplary manner... both the stadium and the museum were well organized, with a self-guided tour that was still very well-structured... Thank you so much for this fantastic experience at San Siro 🖤💙

Combo: San Siro Stadium & Museum Guided Tour + Pinacoteca di Brera Entry Ticket

Olena B

Ukraine
Couple
Jun 2026
It was wonderful, I really loved it. The atmosphere was incredible – I would love to come back and spend more time to take everything in more thoroughly. I recommend it to everyone; the last paintings in particular were absolutely breathtaking. Thank you.

Pinacoteca di Brera Timed Entry Ticket

Laura P

United States
Group
Jun 2026
Our experience wa excellent! Daniele is an excellent guide. He is very knowledgeable and kind to people. His explanations were very clear and answered all the questions we all had. We also asked for recommendations and he kindly suggested us what was better for each of us. We are very pleased with our experience to the Sforza Castle and Daniele's presentation. Thank you for a wonderful morning in. Milan!

Exclusive Milan Journey: Castello Sforzesco, Torre Branca & Brera Gallery Tours

Bruce S

United States
Couple
May 2026
It is very clear that the guide is extremely knowledgeable but also has great pride in the level of artistry that has been produced by the great Italian artists of her nation. I had visited the Brera several times in the past but never with a guide. The guided tour provides much education and art enrichment that you could not obtain on your own. The guided tour provides a deeper understanding of the artist and the times within they existed. It is well worth your time and there is also an added bonus of a quick neighborhood tour of the Brera.

Pinacoteca di Brera Guided Tour with Brera Neighborhood Walking Tour

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