Milan Museums & Monuments

Basilica of San Giacomo: Completed in 1125, this basilica is an example of Roman-Lombard. Inside mosaics, an ancient cross and a wooden sculpture of Christ are displayed. Located in the historical area of Bellagio.
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Castello Sforzesco: Castle gallery displaying artwork and sculptures from the Middle Ages to the 18th century. Works include Michalangelo's Rondanini Pieta. Open everyday 07:00-18:00 in winter and 07:00-19:00 in summer at Piazza Castello 3, 20121 Milan (MI).
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Tel: 02 8846 3700 Fax: 02 8901 5296

Certosa di Pavia: Monastery complex famous for its Gothic and Renaissance architecture, paintings and sculptures. Open Tuesday to Saturday from October to March and Tuesday to Sunday from April to September. Opening times are seasonal. At 27012 Certosa di Pavia (PV).
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Civico Museo Archeologico: Museum with collections from the Roman, Greek and Etruscan eras. Open everyday except Monday 09:00-13:00 and 14:00-17:30. At corso Magenta 15, 20123 Milan (MI).
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Tel: 02 864 50011 

Il Cenacolo: Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper is displayed at the Santa Maria delle Grazie monastery. Opens Tuesday to Sunday 08:00-19:30. Visits must be reserved. Located at Piazza Santa Maria della Grazie 2, Corso Magenta, 20123 Milan (MI).
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Tel: 02 894 21146 

Museo Civico Archeologico: Museum exhibiting archeological artefacts dating back to the pre-historic era. Open Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-12:30 and 14:30-18:00. Free guided tours are available on request. At Piazza Cittadella 12, 24129 Bergamo (BG).
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Send an e-mail Tel: 035 242 389 Fax: 035 383 1889

Museo delle Api: Museum exploring the nature and life of bees. Open the last Sunday of the month 09:30-11:30. At Via Menegardo 32, 22700 Bregnano (CO).
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Send an e-mail Tel: 031 745 583 

Museo Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnologia - Leonardo da Vinci: The National Science and Technology Museum has models of Leonardo da Vinci's designs as well as ships, trains, radio, energy and educational exhibits. Open Tuesday to Friday 09:30-17:00 and weekends 09:30-18:30 at Via S Vittore 21, 20123 Milan (MI).
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Send an e-mail Tel: 02 485 551 Fax: 02 4801 0016

Museo Poldi-Pezzoli: Opened to visitors in 1881, Gian Giacomo Poldi Pezzoli's mansion displays many works of art and is decorated in Baroque, Medieval, Early Renaissance and Rococo styles. Open Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-18:00 at Via Manzoni 12, 20121 Milan (MI).
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Send an e-mail Tel: 02 796 334 / 02 794 889 Fax: 02 4547 3811

Museo Teatrale alla Scala: The Sambon collection of opera-related antiques, including Verdi's death mask, is displayed. Open everyday 09:00-12:30 and 13:30-17:30. Last entrants permitted 30 minutes before closing. Largo Ghiringhelli 1 Piazza Scala, 20121 Milan (MI).
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Tel: 02 8879 2473 / 02 8879 7473 

Museum of Navigation Instruments: Exhibition of over 200 navigational instruments including solar clocks, telescopes and brass planetarium. Open in summer season 10:00-13:00 and in the afternoon by appointment. At Piazza Don Miotti, 22020 San Giovanni di Bellagio (CO).
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Send an e-mail Tel: 031 950 309 

Pinacoteca Ambrosiana: Art gallery with 24 rooms founded in 1603 by Cardinal Borromeo. Works include Botticelli's Madonna del Padiglione, Luini's Holy Family and Leonardo's Codex Atlantico. Open 10:00-17:30 Tuesday to Sunday at Piazza Pio XI 2, 20123 Milan (MI).
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Send an e-mail Tel: 02 806 921 Fax: 02 8069 2210

Pinacoteca di Brera: Established by Napoleon, this art gallery has more than 600 works including Boccioni's Riot in the Galleria, Montegna's Dead Christ and Hayez's The Kiss. Open Tuesday to Sunday 08:30-19:30 at Via Brera 28, 20121 Milan (MI).
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Send an e-mail Tel: 02 722 631 Fax: 027 200 1140

Teatro La Scala: Milan's world famous opera house. Each year the season traditionally opens on December 7. The La Scala Museum houses a collection of paintings, drafts, statues and costumes regarding the theatre's history. At Piazza della Scala, 20121 Milan (MI).
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Send an e-mail Tel: 02 720 03744 

The Duomo: Located in the Piazza del Duomo, this is one of Italy's most famous Gothic cathedrals. Dress code to enter. Open 06:45-18:45. Also museo del duomo nearby. At Piazza del Duomo, 20122 Milan (MI)
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Tel: 028 646 3456 

Villa Melzi d'Eril: A villa of historical interest built for Duke Francesco Melzi d'Eril. Visitors are allowed entrance to the chapel, gardens and museum. Open March to October 09:00-18:00. Located at Via Melzi d'Eril, 26900 Bellagio (CO).
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Tel: 031 950 204