Milan Contemporary Art Galleries

Milan is an exciting hub of art and design. As one of the world’s fashion capitals, the city is privileged enough to observe the thriving scene of fashion, design, and art. If you’re an art lover, Milan is a city where you can definitely lose yourself. It has a great deal to offer when it comes to inspiring art galleries, impressive design showrooms, and fantastic art museums. Below is a list of the best Milan art museums and galleries that are worth a visit.

Top Milan Art Galleries

Best Milan Museums

Casa Milan Museum

Also known as La Pedrera, the “stone quarry”, Casa Mila is a modernist building in Barcelona. Designed by famous architect, Anton Gaudi, Casa Mila is one of the most visited attractions in Barcelona.

Casa Mila was constructed from two houses with two courtyards and has nine levels. Unlike Gaudi's other buildings, Casa Mila is the natural colour of stone without any of Gaudi's...

Milan: Walking Tour of the City Center & Last Supper

1. Milan: Walking Tour of the City Center & Last Supper

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  • A comprehensive half-day tour of the historical centre of Milan.
  • A chance to see the most famous painting of the Renaissance era without waiting in long lines.
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The Last Supper

Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper is perhaps, the most famous painting in Milan. This painting is tucked away in a wall of a refectory that’s connected to the Basilica di Santa Maria delle Grazie. The painting is a depiction of...

Casa Milan Museum Entrance Ticket

2. Casa Milan Museum Entrance Ticket

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  • The Casa Milan is a new interactive museum dedicated to the history of AC Milan.
  • The building has been their base for over 100 years and it now hosts fantastic collection of team artefacts and memorabilia.
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Pinacoteca di Brera

Set above the country’s most prestigious art school, the Pinacoteca di Brera is an art museum that every art lover will surely love. This modern art museum and gallery is home to Milan’s collection of the Old Masters, where most of it has been taken by Napoleon from Venice. Some of the most notable works that can be found in this museum are those from Caravaggio, Bellini, Veronese and...

Leonardo3 The World of Leonardo: Tickets for the Interactive Exhibition

3. Leonardo3 The World of Leonardo: Tickets for the Interactive Exhibition

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  • A museum exhibiting models of various inventions introduced by Leonardo Da Vinci.
  • Besides exhibits, Leonardo3 boasts interactive contents and a workshop where visitors can assemble small-scale structures.
  • One of the highlights is a digital reconstruction of the Last Supper with various details absent from the original painting...
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Museo del Novecento

Set in an area that overlooks the Piazza del Duomo, the Museo del Novecento is a 20th century contemporary art museum known for its impressive art collections. It’s built within a futuristic spiral ramp, which is an ode to the famous art collector, Solomon R. Guggenheim. The lower floors of the museum are cramped, however, it is where you will find the works of some of the world famous...

Pinacoteca Ambrosiana and da Vinci's Codex Atlanticus admission in Milan

4. Pinacoteca Ambrosiana and da Vinci's Codex Atlanticus admission in Milan

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  • A guaranteed way to get a peek at Leonardo da Vinci's largest collection of personal notes and sketches, as well as pages from the Codex Atlanticus, which is exhibited at the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana in Milan
  • This admission ticket is a sure way to the Codex exhibition library where the 1,000-page Codex is stored along with a collection...
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MUDEC

MUDEC or Museo delle Culture is among the latest museums to have opened in Milan. Set in a huge industrial complex, the museum was re-engineered by David Chipperfield, a British architect who is also behind the Neues Museum in Berlin and other notable museums in the world. The impressive...

Private Guided Tour At Gam - Modern Art Gallery & Garden For Kids & Families

5. Private Guided Tour At Gam - Modern Art Gallery & Garden For Kids & Families

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  • GAM - MODERN ART GALLERY & SECRET GARDEN FOR FAMILIES

    A long time ago in 1790 a noble man, a prince decided to built his house in Milan.

    Strolling along the refined rooms of this palace you can still see the former dancing hall and what was once the dining room. Now transformed into an elegant art gallery, Gam is the perfect place to...
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Fondazione Prada

The Fondazione Prada is also a recent addition to Milan’s growing list of art museums and galleries. Opened in 2015, this museum is set in a former gin distillery at the southern outskirts of Milan. It’s dedicated to showcasing some of Italy’s most remarkable contemporary art pieces and includes both permanent and temporary art exhibitions. At the middle of the gallery is the Haunted...

Milan Brera Gallery & Sforza Castle Private Tour with Local Top-Rated Guide

6. Milan Brera Gallery & Sforza Castle Private Tour with Local Top-Rated Guide

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  • Some great Italian artists known worldwide like Michelangelo, Leonardo Da Vinci, Modigliani, Raffaello Sanzio, Mantegna are housed in the Pinacoteca of Brera and in the Sforza Castle. During the tour, escorted by a professional guide, visitors will appreciate art and they will be surrounded by nature, design and architecture. In fact, the tour...
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Brera district & Pinacoteca 2-hours guided experience with entrance tickets included

7. Brera district & Pinacoteca 2-hours guided experience with entrance tickets included

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  • Do you know the hidden secrets of Brera? And do you know the reason behind the name of the streets “Via dei fiori chiari” and “Via dei fiori scuri”? Are you curious to discover this amazing district?

    Enjoy this 2 hours guided experiences with a monolingual tour guide. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the famous Pinacoteca and...
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2-hours Duomo of Milan guided experience with entrance tickets

8. 2-hours Duomo of Milan guided experience with entrance tickets

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  • If you are looking for the symbol of Milan, located in its very city center you are in the right place: the Cathedral, as known as Duomo is the best place where you can start your journey.

    Enjoy our 2 hours guided experience of Duomo with our monolingual speaking guide. Tickets of the Cathedral and Terraces are included in your...
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La Scala Theatre and Museum guided experience

9. La Scala Theatre and Museum guided experience

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  • Milan is not only design, fashion and night-life. Milan is known also for music. Right in the heart of the city, only few steps from the Cathedral and Vittorio Emanuele Gallery, there is the temple of the music: La Scala Theatre and its Museum.

    During the years many musicians left their precious contribution. Do you know Giuseppe Verdi,...
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Ambrosiana Gallery guided tour & Da Vinci's Codex Atlanticus

10. Ambrosiana Gallery guided tour & Da Vinci's Codex Atlanticus

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  • The question everyone is asking is how many pages are there in the Atlantic Codex. We will seek an answer to this question during our 1.5-hour journey inside the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana.

    We will try to answer during a guided experience that will make you discover the main rooms of the Pinacoteca: we will discover Leonardo in all its mystery,...
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Skip-the-Line: guided visit to the Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci

11. Skip-the-Line: guided visit to the Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci

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  • Why did Leonardo da Vinci paint his Last Supper right in the Monastery of S. Maria delle Grazie

    What makes this artwork unique in the world

    Why does Judas appear so different from the other apostles

    And why can't the figure seated next to Jesus be Mary Magdalene

    With our guides, art experts and skilled storytellers, you...
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Museo Armani

12. Museo Armani

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  • With the Digital Archive project, Giorgio Armani makes his archive available to the public by offering an inexhaustible reservoir of ideas, the possibility of reconstructing all the phases of the fashion designer's design and working method, illustrating the creative process. The archive contains around 1000 outfits divided by seasons and...
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Last Supper & PREMIERE Teatro alla Scala - MACBETH

13. Last Supper & PREMIERE Teatro alla Scala - MACBETH

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  • Guided tour with a licensed English-speaking guide for:
    The Last Supper
    Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie

    The guide will finish the service.
    He will deliver paper tickets to the customers for the show at the Teatro alla Scala
    Clients will reach the theater on their own, without a guide.

    Fuchsia category ticket - First...
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Conclusion

Milan is one of the most visited cities in Europe so it’s not surprising to see hordes of tourists lining up at the city’s most famous attractions, including some of the museums above. In this case, your best option is to book your tickets in advance. The Milan City Card is a great way to see the city’s most famous attractions. This card offers good value for money, giving you access to the city’s top attractions without having to queue up for your ticket.If you fancy a walking tour at the city’s most iconic attractions, then check out the Best Milan Walking Tours.