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Museums & AttractionsWednesdays). www.museobagattivalsecchi.org.Via Santo Spirito 10/Via Gesù, 5.T: 02 76006132/76014857. M1 San Babila,M3 Montenapoleone. Map G4MUSEO DEI POPOLI E DELLE CULTURE – ThePeoples and Cultures Museum, founded in 1910,is devoted to Oriental art and ethnographicobjects. On display, numerous objects linked tothe world of Asian religion, collected by Catholicmissionaries over the centuries. Open Mon-Fri9am-12.30am/2pm-6pm. Free admission. Via M.Bianchi, 94. T: 02 48009191. M1 Lotto. Off MapMUSEO DEL CASTELLO SFORZESCO –Antique art, paintings, period furniture, sculpturesand musical instruments are housed in CastelloSforzesco’s precious treasure trove. The buildingalone is well worth a visit. Rooms 9, 10, 15, 23, 24not accessible to the disabled. Tues-Sun 9am-5.30pm (admission until 5pm), closed on Mondays(holidays included). Full price ticket €3. Freeadmittance: every day except Fri after 4.30pm; Fri2pm-5.30pm; always free for children under 18.www.milanocastello.it. Piazza Castello, 3.T: 02 88463703. M1 Cairoli. Map E4MUSEO DEL NOVECENTO – Four hundredmasterpieces of Italian and international twentiethcentury art at the newest Milanese museum,inaugurated on 6 December 2010. The displayarea extends over 4,000 square metres at Milan’srecently restructured Palazzo dell’Arengario, alsoa stunning example of 1930s-style architecture.On-site facilities include a well-stocked store and arestaurant which stays open until late at night. Freeadmission until 28 February. Mon 2.30pm-7.30pm;Tues, Wed, Fri, Sun 9.30am-7.30pm; Thurs, Sat 9.30am-10.30pm. www.museodelnovecento.org.Piazza Duomo. T: 02 88444061. M1-M3 Duomo.Map F5.MUSEO DIOCESANO – This museum of religiousarts, whose new headquarters were inauguratedin 2001, hosts 600 works dating back to the 4thcentury A.D. By maximizing their historic andreligious meanings, it preserves and promotesthe valuable art treasures belonging to the“Diocese”, with smaller pieces collected fromChurch museums and treasuries across Lombardy.Open Tues-Sun 10am-6pm. Full ticket price€8 (€4 on Tuesdays). www.museodiocesano.it.Corso di Porta Ticinese, 95. T: 02 89420019.Map E7MUSEO POLDI PEZZOLI – Formerly the aristocratichome of its founder, Gian Giacomo Poldi Pezzoli(1822-1879), it houses a remarkable collectionof Italian Renaissance masters: from Botticelli toMantegna, from Piero della Francesca to Tiepolo.It also displays weapons, ceramics, glass, textiles,clocks, watches and jewellery. Open Mon-Sun10am-6pm (closed on Tuesdays). Full ticket price€8. www.museopoldipezzoli.it. Via A. Manzoni,12. T: 02 794889/796334. M3 Montenapoleone.Map F4MUSEO TEATRALE ALLA SCALA – Foundedin 1913, it recently underwent an importantmakeover and is dedicated to the historyof the famous Milan Opera House with avast collection of musical instruments anddocuments dedicated to famous musicians,including Verdi and Toscanini. Visitors canlook into the theatre, provided there are norehearsals, or admire the “machine” that gives stagedirections. Open Mon-Sun (except holidays) 9am-12.30am/1.30pm-5.30pm. Full price ticket €5. www.museodimilano.mi.it. Largo A. Ghiringhelli, 1 cornerof Piazza della Scala. T: 02 88792473/7423. M1-M3Duomo; M3 Montenapoleone. Map F4MUSEUM OF CRIMINOLOGY AND ANTIQUEWEAPONS – Housed in 12th century towers,in the Sant’Ambrogio area, at the old entranceto the city, this small museum is the perfectplace for those who are fascinated by torture. Ithosts a fine collection of weapons, armour andhorrifying instruments of torture from Medievaltimes right up to the early nineteenth century.Open Mon-Sun 10am-1pm/3pm-7.30pm. Fullticket price €6.20. Via G. Carducci, 41.T: 02 8053505. M2 Sant’Ambrogio. Map D5NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM –Home to valuable mineral, botanical andzoological collections. Highlights include alarge fossil collection, reconstructions of extinctanimals and dioramas with stuffed animalsshown in their natural habitats originating bothfrom Europe and other exotic places. It containsthe only dinosaur skeleton existing in Italy. OpenTues-Sun 9am-5.30pm. Full price ticket €3 (freeadmission on Friday afternoon). www.comune.milano.it. Corso Venezia, 55. T: 02 88463280.M1 Palestro. Map H3PAC–CONTEMPORARY ART PAVILIONS– Completed in 1996, this 1,200 sq.m. spaceis the most important exhibition centre forcontemporary art in Milan, boasting a gardenarea for sculptures, a raised floor for paintingsand a balcony for photos and graphic works.Fully accessible by the disabled. Openinghours and ticket prices vary according to theexhibition on show. www.comune.milano.it.Via Palestro, 14. T: 02 88446359/360. M1 Palestro,M3 Turati. Map G3PALAZZO DELLA RAGIONE – Built in the 13thcentury as a courthouse, the palazzo is located inone of the oldest and most picturesque squaresin the city. Renovated in the Eighties, it is now aprestigious exhibition space. Opening hours andticket prices vary according to the exhibition onshow. www.comune.milano.it. Piazza Mercanti, 1.T: 02 875672. M1-M3 Duomo. Map F5PALAZZO REALE – Formerly the residence of allthose who governed Milan, from Napoleon to theRoyal House of Savoy, the Royal Palace is currentlyone of the most important cultural centres in thecity, hosting exhibitions of international renown.Opening hours vary according to the exhibitionon show. www.comune.milano.it. Piazza Duomo,12. T: 02 875672. M1-M3 Duomo. Map F5PINACOTECA DI BRERA –The Brera Art Gallery is one of the most importantmuseums in Milan. Its permanent collectionsoffer a wealth of exceptionally good Italian andforeign masterpieces including Mantegna’s“Dead Christ”, Raphael’s “Marriage of the Virgin”,Caravaggio’s “Supper at Emmaus” and, for a littlelight relief, “The Kiss” by Hayez. Open Tues-Sun8.30am-7.15pm. Full ticket price €11. www.brera.beniculturali.it. Via Brera, 28. T: 02 722631. M2 Lanza,M3 Montenapoleone. Map F3RISORGIMENTO MUSEUM –Located in the Brera district, the museumdepicts the Unification of the Kingdom of Italywith prints, paintings, sculptures, drawings,weapons and other memorabilia. The veryfirst Italian flag is housed here. Open Tues-Sun9am-1pm/2pm-5.30pm. Full admission fee €2.Free for children under 18 and every Fridayafternoon. www.museodelrisorgimento.mi.it.Via Borgonuovo, 23. T: 02 88464177. M2 Lanza,M3 Montenapoleone. Map F3ROTONDA DELLA BESANA – Formerly usedas a cemetery and subsequently as the city’shospital, this evocative venue is currently anexhibition centre with porticoes and gardensopen to the public. Opening hours and ticketprices vary according to the exhibition onshow. www.comune.milano.it. Via Besana, 15.T: 02 5455047. Map H6. M3 Crocetta.STUDIO-MUSEUM FRANCESCO MESSINA –Located in the old deconsecrated Churchof S. Sisto, just a few steps from the Duomo,Francesco Messina, twentieth century Italiansculptor, chose the venue himself, consideringit an ideal spot to display the works that hehad donated to the city. Tues-Sat 2pm-6pm.Free admission. www.comune.milano.it. ViaSan Sisto, 4/A. T: 02 86453005. M1-M3 Duomo.Map E5TRIENNALE DESIGN MUSEUM – The Triennaledi Milano is one of the most vibrant, popularand important exhibition centres in the city.Featuring annually changing exhibitionsof note, it also owns the most importantpermanent collection of design works. Thisfantastic museum is brimming with endlessinstallations originating from brilliant minds allover the world. It has a superb media library ondesign, art and architecture. In 2006, in additionto the historic headquarters, a branch was alsoopened in the emerging Bovisa district. OpenTues-Sun 10.30am-8.30pm; Thurs-Fri 10.30am-11pm. www.triennale.it. Viale E. Alemagna, 6.T: 02 724341. M1-M2 Cadorna FN. Map D3ULRICO HOEPLI CIVIC PLANETARIUM –Planetarium activities include events,conferences and meetings on all subjectsrelated to astronomy: guided star-watchingtours for beginners, scientific lectures forexperts and various events for children andyoung people including musical performancesand plays. Open Tues-Sun 9am-5.30pm. Fullprice ticket €3. www.comune.milano.it. CorsoVenezia, 57. T: 02 88463340. M1 Palestro. Map H3VOLANDIA – A flight park and museum, situatednext to the International Malpensa airport.The exhibition space is divided into five areasdocumenting the conquest of the sky, fromhot-air ballooning right up to twentiethcentury inventions. Located on the borderbetween Milan and Varese, known as “thewinged province” due to its longstandingassociation with the aeronautical industry,the museum includes a play area for children,a store and a café. Full ticket, 8 euros, freeadmission for children under the age of 3.Open Wed-Sun 10am-6pm. Via per Tornavento,15 Somma Lombardo(VA), T: 0331 230642.Off Map.www.wheretraveler.com 59