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Pinacoteca Ambrosiana: free entry days, tickets & hours
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Ambrosiana is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: children up to 5 years old; visitors with disabilities and a companion.
- Otherwise: combined ticket Pinacoteca + Crypt — €20.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Buy at the ticket desk on the day to avoid the €1.50 online booking fee.
- Allow about 90 minutes for the Pinacoteca and 30 for the crypt.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forFree for children up to 5 years old | children under 6 | Free tickets cannot be reserved; issued at the ticket office after checking documents. | No |
| Free forFree for visitors with disabilities and a companion | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | Free tickets cannot be reserved; issued at the ticket office after checking documents. | No |
Official prices
Ambrosiana ticket prices
| Combined ticket Pinacoteca + Crypt — Since 1 October 2026 only the combined ticket is sold. Ages 6-14 €5; under-18s/university students €13; over-65 €15 - not free. Online reservation adds a €1.50 booking fee per ticket. | €20 |
| Audio guide web app (download to your device) | €4 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (combined ticket pinacoteca + crypt). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Ambrosiana
Ticket & extrasPinacoteca Ambrosiana + Cripta San Sepolcro★★★★★ 4.6 · 58 reviews2 hoursfrom €21.50
Guided tourMilan: Pinacoteca Ambrosiana & Codex Atlanticus guided Tour★★★★★ 4.6 · 25 reviews1.5 hoursfrom €75.90
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 10:00–18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–18:00 |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | 10:00–18:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–18:00 |
Pinacoteca and San Sepolcro Crypt: 10am-6pm, closed Wednesdays. Ticket office closes 5:15pm.
Piazza Pio XI 2, 20123 Milan, Italy (entrance from Piazza San Sepolcro)
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FAQ
Ambrosiana: common questions
Is Ambrosiana free?
Ambrosiana has no free entry for everyone. Also free: children up to 5 years old; visitors with disabilities and a companion. Otherwise the official ticket costs €20.
Who gets free entry to Ambrosiana?
Children under 6 — free tickets cannot be reserved; issued at the ticket office after checking documents.. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) — free tickets cannot be reserved; issued at the ticket office after checking documents..
How much is a ticket to Ambrosiana?
Combined ticket Pinacoteca + Crypt costs €20 on the official site.
What day is Ambrosiana closed?
Ambrosiana is closed on Wednesdays. Pinacoteca and San Sepolcro Crypt: 10am-6pm, closed Wednesdays. Ticket office closes 5:15pm.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- ambrosiana.it/en/ambrosiana-info/info-tickets/ · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
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