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Bagatti Valsecchi Museum: A Glimpse into Milanese Renaissance Life

Explore the opulent lifestyle of 19th-century Milanese barons in their meticulously preserved Neo-Renaissance mansion, filled with Renaissance treasures.

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The Bagatti Valsecchi Museum, located in the heart of Milan's Montenapoleone district, is a meticulously preserved historic house museum showcasing the opulent lifestyle of two late 19th-century Milanese barons, Fausto and Giuseppe Bagatti Valsecchi, who recreated a Renaissance-era home. The museum features an impressive collection of 15th- and 16th-century decorative arts, paintings, and furniture displayed within the family's original mansion.

A brief summary to Bagatti Valsecchi Museum

  • Wednesday 1 pm-8 pm
  • Thursday 1 pm-5:45 pm
  • Friday 1 pm-5:45 pm
  • Saturday 10 am-5:45 pm
  • Sunday 10 am-5:45 pm

Local tips

  • Visit on a weekday afternoon for a less crowded experience.
  • Take advantage of the free audio guide to learn more about the collection and the Bagatti Valsecchi family.
  • Explore all the rooms, including Fausto's bathroom, to appreciate the home's unique blend of luxury and innovation.
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Getting There

  • Public Transport

    The Bagatti Valsecchi Museum is easily accessible by Milan's public transport system. The closest metro stops are Montenapoleone (Line M3) and San Babila (Line M1). From either station, it's a short walk to Via Gesù, 5. A single metro ticket costs €2.20 and is valid for 90 minutes. Alternatively, a 24-hour ticket costs €7.60, offering unlimited travel.

  • Walking

    Located in the heart of Milan's fashion district, the Bagatti Valsecchi Museum is within walking distance of many major landmarks, including the Duomo and Teatro alla Scala. From the Duomo, walk north along Via Montenapoleone, then turn right onto Via Gesù. The museum will be on your left. The walk is approximately 15 minutes. No costs are associated with walking.

  • Taxi

    Taxis are readily available throughout Milan. A short taxi ride from the city center to the Bagatti Valsecchi Museum typically costs between €10 and €15. Taxi fares in Milan start at €4.10 during the day and €7.90 at night, with a per-kilometer charge of €1.32. Keep in mind that traffic can affect the final fare.

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Step back in time at the Bagatti Valsecchi Museum, an authentic window into the world of Milanese aristocracy during the late 1800s. This unique house museum is the creation of brothers Fausto and Giuseppe Bagatti Valsecchi, who, inspired by the historicism trend, transformed their family home into a Neo-Renaissance mansion. From the 1880s, the brothers dedicated themselves to collecting paintings, furniture, and decorative arts from the 15th and 16th centuries to furnish their home and evoke the atmosphere of a Lombard princely residence. The museum's collection includes paintings, tapestries, rugs, furniture, arms, ceramics, bronzes, glassware, and jewelry. Highlights include works by Giovanni Bellini, Giampietrino, and other Renaissance artists. The collection extends to European Renaissance weapons, armor, clocks, and even scientific and musical instruments. The house itself is a masterpiece, equipped with then-futuristic amenities like heating, running water, and electric lights, seamlessly integrated with luxurious and refined décor. After the brothers' deaths, the house remained in the family until 1974, when the Bagatti Valsecchi Foundation was established. In 1994, the museum opened to the public, offering visitors a chance to explore one of Europe's best-preserved historic house museums. The museum provides information cards in multiple languages and offers free audio guides to enhance the visitor experience.

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