Library
The Poldi Pezzoli has an antique library and a modern one.
Antique Library
via Manzoni 12, MILAN
The library of Gian Giacomo Poldi Pezzoli, located in the Museum premises, consists of 3500 volumes from the 15th to the 19th century, including 4 manuscripts, 33 incunabula and 623 cinquecentine.
See the holdings of the sixteenth century books at: https://edit16.iccu.sbn.it/ (location code ‘MI1354’).
Modern Library
Via Bigli 19, MILAN
The library catalogue, mainly about medieval and modern art and the Museum’s collections, can be viewed online on Polo Regionale Lombardo.
The books are available by appointment.
Services: Wi-FI.
Please note: ther are no loan service or photocopying service.
Bibliographic exchange: the Museum exchanges books with other institutions. To submit an exchange proposal, please contact the library.
Contact: curatori@museopoldipezzoli.org
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
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COLLECTION
Poldi Pezzoli
The collection
NEWS
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