One of Europe's first public libraries and art galleries (1618). Houses Leonardo da Vinci's Codex Atlanticus — 1,119 pages of genius's drawings and notes. Masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, Botticelli, Titian. Leonardo's 'Portrait of a Musician' — his only male portrait. San Sepolcro Crypt beneath building.
€17 standard, €13 over 65, €10 students 15-18, €5 children 6-14. Combo with Crypt €20. Audioguide €3-4. Combined Duomo + Ambrosiana ticket €36 (72h validity). Closed Wednesday.
Metro M1 (red) to Cordusio or Duomo. Or M3 (yellow) to Duomo. Trams 2, 3, 12, 14, 16 to Orefici. 5 min walk from Duomo.
Mon-Tue, Thu-Sun 10:00-18:00, ticket office until 17:30. Closed Wednesday. Evening sessions on special dates until 22:00.
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Largest collection of Leonardo da Vinci manuscripts: 1,119 leaves (2,238 pages) in 12 volumes. Drawings of inventions (parachute, tank, bridges), anatomical sketches, architectural projects, philosophical notes. Originals shown in Sala Federiciana — exhibition rotates.
Yes, if planning both! €36 for Duomo + rooftop (stairs) + archaeology + Duomo Museum + Ambrosiana + San Sepolcro Crypt. Valid 72 hours. Saves €5-10 and convenience of single ticket.
Useful tips for visiting Pinacoteca Ambrosiana
Sala Federiciana with original Codex Atlanticus pages — main highlight. Exhibition rotates every 3 months to preserve fragile pages. Always something new!
San Sepolcro Crypt beneath museum — atmospheric 11th-century underground. Included in €20 combo ticket. Not sold separately.
Closed on Wednesdays! Plan visit for other days. Full tour takes 90 minutes.
In summer on special dates — discounted evening sessions. Gallery and crypt €3. Check schedule on website.
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