Milan's Grande Brera Opens After 50 Years with Palazzo Citterio
On December 7, 2024, the Grande Brera museum complex in Milan was inaugurated in alignment with the feast of Sant'Ambrogio, a decision made by former Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano. This contemporary art center encompasses the renovated Palazzo Citterio, the Pinacoteca di Brera, and the Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense. Director Angelo Crespi expects an annual income of 10 million euros and a footfall of 1 million visitors, bolstered by the nearby Cenacolo Vinciano. The museum features collections from Emilio and Maria Jesi and Lamberto Vitali, showcasing masterpieces by Picasso, Morandi, and Modigliani. Initially, it will welcome guests from Thursday to Sunday afternoons, with ticket prices set at 12 euros or 20 euros for a combined entry to the Pinacoteca. By May, staffing will increase to 50, supported by private sponsors like Pomellato and BMW Italia.
Key facts
- Grande Brera opened December 7, 2024 in Milan
- Includes Palazzo Citterio, Pinacoteca di Brera, and Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense
- Former Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano set the opening date on Sant'Ambrogio
- Director Angelo Crespi projects 10 million euros revenue and 1 million visitors per year
- Cenacolo Vinciano is now part of the museum complex
- Palazzo Citterio houses collections from Emilio and Maria Jesi and Lamberto Vitali
- Features works by Picasso, Morandi, Boccioni, Carrà, Pellizza da Volpedo, and Modigliani
- Includes Refik Anadol's 'Renaissance Dreams' and Mario Ceroli exhibition
- Initial opening hours: Thursday-Sunday afternoons only
- Ticket prices: 12 euros single, 20 euros combined with Pinacoteca
- 23 guards hired via Ales; target of 50 staff by May 2025
- Private sponsors include Pomellato, BMW Italia, Banca Ifis, Swarovski Italia, and PwC
Entities
Artists
- Pablo Picasso
- Giorgio Morandi
- Umberto Boccioni
- Carlo Carrà
- Giuseppe Pellizza da Volpedo
- Amedeo Modigliani
- Refik Anadol
- Mario Ceroli
- Luca Molinari
Institutions
- Grande Brera
- Palazzo Citterio
- Pinacoteca di Brera
- Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense
- Cenacolo Vinciano
- MCA-Mario Cucinella Architects
- Navarra
- MEET
- GNAMC
- Ales
- Pomellato
- BMW Italia
- Banca Ifis
- Swarovski Italia
- PwC
- Salone del Mobile
Locations
- Milan
- Italy