Museums in Lombardy
The Pinacoteca di Brera, Leonardo’s Last Supper in the Cenacolo Vinciano, the Castello Sforzesco and the National Museum of Science and Technology in Milan, and the Accademia Carrara in Bergamo.
Lombardy Museum Guide
Our guide lists 97 museums in Lombardy across 39 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Milan (35), Bergamo (6), and Mantua (5).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to Art & Design (28%), Castles, Palaces & Monasteries (18%), and History & Cultural History (11%) – 11 of our 12 categories are represented.
10 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €10 at the median, and the middle half charge between €6 and €14.
35 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 40 offer dedicated programs for families, and 25 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 museums in Lombardy
The best-known museums in Lombardy
Pinacoteca di BreraArt · Milan
Accademia CarraraArt · Bergamo
Museo Poldi PezzoliArt · Milan
Palazzo Ducale di MantovaCastles & Palaces · Mantua
Museo Civico di Storia NaturaleNature · Milan
Museo Astronomico di BreraTechnology · Milan
Museo del NovecentoArt · Milan
Villa del BalbianelloCastles & Palaces · Tremezzina
Triennale MilanoArt · Milan
Gallerie d'Italia – MilanoArt · Milan
Museums in Lombardy with free admission
Museo del RisorgimentoHistory · Milan
Pirelli HangarBicoccaArt · Milan
Orto Botanico di Bergamo "Lorenzo Rota"Nature · Bergamo
Cappella EspiatoriaHistory · Monza
Casa-museo Boschi Di StefanoPeople · Milan- Museo CastiglioniArt · Lierna
MILS – Museo delle Industrie e del Lavoro del SaronneseTechnology · Saronno
Museo civico SutermeisterRegional · Legnano
Museo Martinitt e StellineHistory · Milan
Palazzo MorandoArt · Milan
Museums in Lombardy with programs for families
- Pinacoteca di BreraArt · Milan
- Museo Poldi PezzoliArt · Milan
- Museo Civico di Storia NaturaleNature · Milan
- Museo del NovecentoArt · Milan
- Triennale MilanoArt · Milan
Civico Museo Archeologico di MilanoArchaeology · Milan
Museo Teatrale alla ScalaSpecial · Milan
Galleria d'arte moderna di MilanoArt · Milan
Museo Bagatti ValsecchiArt · Milan
Villa CarlottaCastles & Palaces · Tremezzina
Wheelchair-accessible museums in Lombardy
- Pinacoteca di BreraArt · Milan
- Museo Poldi PezzoliArt · Milan
- Museo Civico di Storia NaturaleNature · Milan
- Museo del NovecentoArt · Milan
- Museo Teatrale alla ScalaSpecial · Milan
- Galleria d'arte moderna di MilanoArt · Milan
- Museo Bagatti ValsecchiArt · Milan
Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia Leonardo da VinciTechnology · Milan- Museo del RisorgimentoHistory · Milan
Pinacoteca Tosio MartinengoArt · Brescia
Museums in Lombardy with the highest published visitor numbers
MUDEC - Museo delle CultureWorld cultures · Milan
Musei del Castello SforzescoCastles & Palaces · Milan
Museo del Cenacolo VincianoArt · Milan
Museo del DuomoArt · Milan
Castello scaligero di SirmioneCastles & Palaces · Sirmione
Vittoriale degli italianiPeople · Gardone Riviera- Palazzo Ducale di MantovaCastles & Palaces · Mantua
Palazzo TeCastles & Palaces · Mantua- Villa CarlottaCastles & Palaces · Tremezzina
Villa MonasteroCastles & Palaces · Varenna
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Lombardy?
Our directory currently lists 97 museums in Lombardy across 39 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Lombardy?
Some of the best known are Pinacoteca di Brera, Accademia Carrara, Museo Poldi Pezzoli, Palazzo Ducale di Mantova, and Museo Civico di Storia Naturale.
Which museums in Lombardy offer free admission?
10 museums are free to visit – for example Museo del Risorgimento, Pirelli HangarBicocca, Orto Botanico di Bergamo "Lorenzo Rota", and Cappella Espiatoria.
Which museums in Lombardy are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 20 are open, such as Accademia Carrara, Museo Poldi Pezzoli, and Museo storico Alfa Romeo.
Which museums in Lombardy are wheelchair accessible?
35 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Pinacoteca di Brera, Museo Poldi Pezzoli, and Museo Civico di Storia Naturale. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Lombardy?
A regular adult ticket costs €10 at the median, with prices ranging from €3 to €25. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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