Museums & galleries
Gallerie d'Italia – Milano
Gallerie d'Italia – Milano
This museum near Piazza della Scala shows 19th- and 20th-century Italian art drawn from the Fondazione Cariplo collections. The older galleries, in the Palazzo Brentani and Palazzo Anguissola Antona Traversi, focus on 19th-century Lombard painting and sculpture, including works by Antonio Canova and Umberto Boccioni. A separate wing in the Palazzo della Banca Commerciale Italiana adds 20th-century pieces. It suits travellers interested in Italian art history beyond the Renaissance staples, without the crowds of the bigger national museums.
Getting there
The museum sits right on Piazza della Scala in central Milan, a walkable 10-15 minutes from the Duomo. The nearest metro stop is Duomo (lines M1/M3) or Montenapoleone (M3), each about a 5-10 minute walk away.
Time to allow
Plan on 1.5 to 2 hours to see both the 19th- and 20th-century sections without rushing. Add extra time if a temporary exhibition is on.
When to go
Because it's smaller and less known than Milan's headline museums, it's generally quieter, including on weekends. Mornings on weekdays tend to be the calmest if you prefer fewer visitors.
Combine with
- Museo Teatrale alla Scala and La Scala (0.1km) — both right next door, good for opera and theatre history
- Museo Poldi Pezzoli (0.2km) — a house museum with decorative arts and paintings
- Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II (0.2km) — the historic shopping arcade linking to the Duomo
Updated September 20, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
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