Museum · Milan
Castello Sforzesco (Sforza Castle Museums): free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official Sforza Castle website. Official links are under Sources.
Sforza Castle is next free on Sunday, 1 November 2026 (in 8 days).
- Museums free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month.
- Also free: visitors aged 25 and under on the second Tuesday of the month; Always free for under-18s (and high-school students); people with disabilities and one companion.
- Otherwise: full ticket, all Castle museums (incl. Egyptian gallery) — €10.
Calendar
Free days at Sforza Castle
For everyone
- SUN1NOVSunday, 1 November 2026 · in 8 days · 10:00–17:30
- SUN6DECSunday, 6 December 2026 · in 6 weeks · 10:00–17:30
- SUN3JANSunday, 3 January 2027 · in 2 months · 10:00–17:30
- SUN7FEBSunday, 7 February 2027 · in 4 months · 10:00–17:30
- SUN7MARSunday, 7 March 2027 · in 4 months · 10:00–17:30
- SUN4APRSunday, 4 April 2027 · in 5 months · 10:00–17:30
For under-26s
- TUE10NOVTuesday, 10 November 2026 · in 2 weeks · 10:00–17:30
- TUE8DECTuesday, 8 December 2026 · in 6 weeks · 10:00–17:30
- TUE12JANTuesday, 12 January 2027 · in 3 months · 10:00–17:30
- TUE9FEBTuesday, 9 February 2027 · in 4 months · 10:00–17:30
- TUE9MARTuesday, 9 March 2027 · in 5 months · 10:00–17:30
- TUE13APRTuesday, 13 April 2027 · in 6 months · 10:00–17:30
12 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- You can walk the courtyards for free every day from 7am - no ticket needed.
- Under-25s: the second Tuesday of the month is free for you.
- The Sala delle Asse (Leonardo) is currently closed for restoration, per the official notices.
- The Milano Museo Card (€15, one year) gives free entry to all civic museums.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free areaThe castle courtyards are always free to walk through · 07:00–19:30 | everyone | — | No |
| Free dayMuseums free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month · 10:00–17:30 | everyone | Last entry to each section 4:30pm. Free visitors still need a €0 ticket (online choose 'ingresso omaggio', or at the ticket desk). | No |
| Free dayFree for visitors aged 25 and under on the second Tuesday of the month · 10:00–17:30 | under-26s | Bring ID proving age. | No |
| Free forAlways free for under-18s (and high-school students) | under-18s | A €0 ticket is still required; ID may be checked. | No |
| Free forFree for people with disabilities and one companion | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | A €0 ticket is still required. | No |
Official prices
Sforza Castle ticket prices
| Full ticket, all Castle museums (incl. Egyptian gallery) — Valid all day, one entry per section. Reduced €5 (EU 18-25, 65+, university students) - not free. Merlate panoramic walkways are a separate ticket. | €10 |
| Weekend guided tour of the museums at 11:00 (Sat English, Sun Italian), museum ticket included | €20 |
| Merlate Panoramiche - battlement walkways (museums not included) — City views from the castle walls; visits every 20 minutes in groups of up to 25. | €10 |
| Audio guide rental | €5 |
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 (full ticket, all castle museums (incl. egyptian gallery)). 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: Sforza Castle
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Guided tourMilan: Last Supper and Sforza Castle Guided Tour★★★★★ 4.7 · 1.6k reviews2 hoursfrom €74.97
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Timed-entry ticketCastello Sforzesco Entry Ticket★★★★★ 4.5 · 181 reviewsfrom €14
Timed-entry ticketTickets to Castello Sforzesco & Rondanini's Pieta★★★★☆ 4.4 · 134 reviewsfrom €20
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–17:30 |
| Wed | 10:00–17:30 |
| Thu | 10:00–17:30 |
| Fri | 10:00–17:30 |
| Sat | 10:00–17:30 |
| Sun | 10:00–17:30 |
Museums Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5:30pm, last entry to each section 4:30pm. Courtyards open daily 7am-7:30pm (free). Some rooms may be temporarily closed.
Piazza Castello, 20121 Milan, Italy
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FAQ
Sforza Castle: common questions
Is Sforza Castle free?
Sforza Castle is free for everyone museums free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month. The castle courtyards are always free to walk through. Also free: visitors aged 25 and under on the second Tuesday of the month; Always free for under-18s (and high-school students); people with disabilities and one companion. Otherwise the official ticket costs €10.
When is Sforza Castle free?
Museums free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month. The next free date is Sunday, 1 November 2026.
When are the free days at Sforza Castle for under-26s?
Upcoming free dates for under-26s: Tue 10 Nov (10:00–17:30), Tue 8 Dec (10:00–17:30), Tue 12 Jan (10:00–17:30) and Tue 9 Feb (10:00–17:30). Bring proof of eligibility; booking rules are listed above.
Who gets free entry to Sforza Castle?
Under-18s — a €0 ticket is still required; ID may be checked.. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) — a €0 ticket is still required..
How much is a ticket to Sforza Castle?
Full ticket, all Castle museums (incl. Egyptian gallery) costs €10 on the official site.
What day is Sforza Castle closed?
Sforza Castle is closed on Mondays. Museums Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5:30pm, last entry to each section 4:30pm. Courtyards open daily 7am-7:30pm (free). Some rooms may be temporarily closed.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- milanocastello.it/visita/orari-biglietti-abbonamenti-e-card · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
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