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Musei dei Castello (Museums in the Sforzesco Castle), Northeast Milan
A top curator, art historian & museographer have joined forces to create innovative exhibits
The Castello Sforzesco incorporates a whole host of museums inside with exhibitions that range from prehistoric and Egyptian archaeological materials to paintings, sculptures, photographs, drawings, manuscripts, furniture, musical instruments, stamps, coins, medals and much more.
Perhaps the most important of all of them is the pinacoteca. Along with the Ambrosiana and Brera galleries, the Pinacoteca di Castello houses Milan's most important paintings. The gallery was created to display Milanese art and holds several old and prominent collections, including that of the Trivulzio family. Acquisitions by the city government, as well as contributions from illustrious citizens, patriots, scholars and art lovers over the last two centuries have enhanced the collection.
In a bold layout, various masterpieces are now exhibited with works of art other than painting. Medallions, wooden bas-reliefs and terracotta and marble sculptures have been grouped with the paintings for comparison. Masterpieces by Mantegna, Antonello di Messina, Cesare da Sesto, Canaletto, Tiepolo, Tintoretto and Cerano are among the exhibits.
There is a gift and book shop, as well as a cafe in the castle.
When to come
The museums are open Tuesday to Sunday from 09:00 to 17:30 (last entrance at 17:00). Closed on Monday.
How to get passes
Tickets cost 5€. Free entry every Tuesday from 14:00, as well as Wednesday to Sunday one hour before closing time.
