The museum complex is built on the site of the former headquarters of the Banca Commerciale Italiana.
The ornate main hall of the former bank is now used as a grand exhibition space for large-scale installations.
The collection features Antonio Canova’s famous 'The Three Graces' sculpture.
The underground vaults of the former bank have been repurposed as specialized display areas.
It holds one of the most important collections of the 'Ottocento' (19th-century) Lombard art movement.
The integration of three separate historic buildings involved significant architectural restoration to connect the spaces seamlessly.
The museum often hosts rotating exhibitions from international private collections.
Gallerie d’Italia in Milan is a museum complex housed within three historic palazzos: Palazzo Anguissola, Palazzo Brentani, and the former Banca Commerciale Italiana. It focuses primarily on 19th-century Lombard painting and 20th-century Italian art. The museum features an expansive collection including works by Antonio Canova and Francesco Hayez. The architecture combines grand 19th-century interiors with modern, minimalist exhibition spaces. A glass-roofed courtyard connects the buildings, providing a light-filled transition between galleries. The collection includes notable pieces from the Intesa Sanpaolo art bank. The museum serves as a cultural hub for temporary thematic exhibitions alongside its permanent display.
The central glass-covered courtyard and the dramatic architectural staircase.
Check the official website for temporary exhibitions, as these occupy the most significant hall in the complex.
Take advantage of the museum's internal garden, which provides a rare quiet outdoor space in the city center.
Plan your visit to allow extra time if a major temporary exhibition is currently installed.
Do not mistake the entrance for the main bank entrance; look for the designated museum signage along the piazza.
Closed on Mondays.
No flash photography in galleries; maintain a quiet voice; large bags must be left in the cloakroom.
