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...

Milan: Last Supper ticket and Guided tour

5. Milan: Last Supper ticket and Guided tour

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  • You will be granted a one-of-a-kind opportunity to view Leonardo Da Vinci's Last Supper mural inside the dining hall of Santa Maria delle Grazie church with an authorized tour guide and a skip-the-line...

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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...

Ticket to Museum of Illusions and Self-Guided Tours to Milan

6. Ticket to Museum of Illusions and Self-Guided Tours to Milan

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  • Enjoy mind-bending fun for the whole family at the Museum of Illusions Milan. Experience trick mirrors, wonky lights, unstable flooring and more – and don't forget to bring your camera.

    Be brave enough to jump in an illusion created by the Vortex Tunnel that will drive you crazy and make you believe you’re heavily struggling just to...
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Entrance to Milano Dome Ticket in Milan

7. Entrance to Milano Dome Ticket in Milan

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  • Visit the most interesting sights of Milan with the option you like the best.

    - Single Admission
    - Doumo Lift or Stairs
    - Doumo...
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Private Last Supper & Duomo Experience and Milan City App

8. Private Last Supper & Duomo Experience and Milan City App

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  • Fill your day with art, and see Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” and the Duomo Cathedral in Milan with a skip-the-line ticket.

    The biblical scene painting has become one of the world's most famous pieces of art. So skip past the long lines of people waiting to see it, and head straight inside for an up-close look at the...
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Milan: La Scala Theater and Museum with Entry Tickets

9. Milan: La Scala Theater and Museum with Entry Tickets

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  • Join a guided tour of Milan's La Scala Theater and Museum. Step inside to discover the secrets and details of this opera and ballet theatre, and see a collection of costumes and musical...
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Skip-The-Line Tickets to the Last Supper with Assisted Entry

10. Skip-The-Line Tickets to the Last Supper with Assisted Entry

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  • Milan is famous for many things, but perhaps the LAST SUPPER is its most special treasure, and its fame and beauty match the difficulty to find tickets to see it. But fear no more! With these exclusive Skip the Line tickets you will enjoy direct access to see one of Italy's most treasured masterpieces with no stress or worries at all. Entry to...
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Milan: Contemporary Art Private Walking Tour

11. Milan: Contemporary Art Private Walking Tour

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  • This 2-hour tour starts in the Piazza della Borsa Italiana: Piazza Affari.
    Here, the architect and former city councilor for culture of Milan Stefano Boeri (already designer of the famous Milanese skyscraper Bosco Verticale), together with the artist Maurizio Cattelan, creates a provocative sculpture that dialogues with us and with the Milan...
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Museo Poldi Pezzoli Entrance Ticket

12. Museo Poldi Pezzoli Entrance Ticket

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  • The Poldi Pezzoli Museum holds over 6,200 inventoried objects. Among its main activities are: conservation and restoration of works, exposure of the same according to the most up-to-date museographic criteria, acquisition of new works and entire collections, study, development of educational activities aimed at all categories of public. In recent...
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Leonardo's Vineyard: choose a Guided Tour or a Self-Guided Tour

13. Leonardo's Vineyard: choose a Guided Tour or a Self-Guided Tour

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  • Immerse yourself into the lifestyle of the late Leonardo da Vinci with an exclusive visit to one of his most adored possessions, his Vineyard and enjoy a free digital guide of Milan.

    Leonardo’s Vineyard was gifted to him by Ludovico Sforza, a former Duke of Milan, who assigned him with the task of creating The Last Supper. The Vineyard...
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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.