The guide narrates its history and features over one hundred and fifty illustrated entries of its most important artworks, ranging from decorative arts to paintings by great masters such as Piero della Francesca, Pollaiuolo, Botticelli, Mantegna, Bellini, Canaletto, Guardi, Tiepolo.
The guide to the Poldi Pezzoli Museum can be purchased at the museum bookshop.
EXHIBITION
JANUARY 30 – MAY 4, 2026
Wonders of the Grand Tour
With the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and in dialogue with Ferzan Ozpetek’s “Tutti gli DÈI”.
On January 30, 2026, the new exhibition at the Poldi Pezzoli Museum will open, created in collaboration with the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
At the center of the exhibition is Giovanni Paolo Panini’s masterpiece Antica Roma, on display in Milan for the first time, and Ferzan Ozpetek‘s video artwork “Tutti gli DÈI“.
poldi pezzolI MUSEUM
Poldi Pezzoli Museum
Museo Poldi Pezzoli in the centre of Milan, close to the Duomo Cathedral and the Scala Theatre, the Poldi Pezzoli Museum welcomes you! Opened in 1881, it was the house of the noble Milanese Gian Giacomo Poldi Pezzoli (1822-1879). Avid art collector, he had gathered here paintings as well as sculptures, carpets, laces, arms and armour, jewellery, clocks, porcelain and glass.
EDUCATION
Workshops and Activities
The Museum has initiated educational activities since 1974 through guided tours, workshops, specific tours and publications designed for all kinds of audiences, from schools of all levels to adults.
VISIT
Tours
To make your visit even more engaging and rich in discovery, we have created a series of unique itineraries designed to satisfy different passions and interests.