Pinacoteca di Brera: frequently asked questions
Do I have to book?
Yes. According to the museum, La Grande Brera requires a compulsory reservation, choosing the date and the time, and the free first Sunday also needs one. Read on 24 October 2026.
What does the La Grande Brera ticket include?
The Pinacoteca’s permanent collection, Palazzo Citterio on the day of the visit and the 6 days after, and the temporary exhibitions the museum lists, such as “Carlo Maria Mariani” until 10 January 2027. On free days the ticket is valid only for the Pinacoteca. Read on 24 October 2026.
Are there evening openings?
Yes, on selected Thursdays. After 24 October 2026, the day we read the page, they are on 29 October, 5, 12, 19 and 26 November, and 3, 10 and 17 December: the Pinacoteca stays open until 23:20 (last entry 22:00) and a special evening ticket is available from 18:00, valid only for the Pinacoteca. We found no dates for 2027.
What does the guided tour on this site include?
The guided tour on this site is a 2-hour walk in a small group, with a live guide in English or Italian and headsets, meeting at 28 Via Brera. It takes in the Pinacoteca and a stroll through the Brera district, and the card lists the entry ticket as included; food and drinks, hotel pickup and gratuities are not. We could not confirm whether the entry ticket also covers Palazzo Citterio. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 14 reviews, a small sample.
In which room are the famous paintings?
According to the museum’s cards: Mantegna’s Dead Christ in room VI, Raphael’s Marriage of the Virgin and Piero della Francesca’s altarpiece in room XXIV, Caravaggio’s Supper at Emmaus in room XXVIII and Hayez’s The Kiss in room XXXVIII. Displays change, so the museum cannot promise a given work on a given day.