Pinacoteca Ambrosiana and da Vinci's Codex Atlanticus admission in Milan
Description
See the original notes and drawings of Leonardo da Vinci's Codex Atlanticus, in the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, Milan. The entry ticket includes access to both the museum and the exhibition, where pages from the artist’s notebook are given pride of place. Visit the ancient library where the Codex Atlanticus is stored, and admire art by Caravaggio, Raphael, Titian, and more. Allow yourself 1.5 hours for a visit.
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Itinerary
Make your way to the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana in Milan, just five minutes away from the famous Piazza Duomo. With your entry ticket in hand, you'll step straight inside the museum to enter the exhibit of the Codex Atlanticus: Leonardo da Vinci’s personal collection of drawings and notes. Offering insight into the creative mind of the Renaissance artist and inventor, the exhibit showcases select pages from the collection, and these are rotated regularly. If you want to see the rest — the Codex Atlanticus has more than 1,000 pages — head to the museum’s library. Your admission ticket grants access to all the main areas of the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana. Explore its halls to see works of art by Botticelli, Titian, Raphael, and more. Caravaggio’s Basket of Fruit, a still-life painting, is just one of the highlights. How long you stay inside the museum is up to you. The recommended visit time is 1.5 hours.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wheelchair users have access to the Ambrosiana gallery; only certain exhibition rooms are accessible
Reviews(176)
Something you must do if you go to Milan. You might get to see the best codex as the presentations change every 2 months.
Good Museum - lighting of artwork was best I have ever seen.
In the context of the initiative "a night at the museum," last night I visited the art gallery with my family. Beautiful artworks and interesting architecture. Critical notes: the path is not very well marked, and (this applies to many museums) the signs with information about the artworks are written in small print and are not very accessible (perhaps also due to the crowd).
The lightening alone was worth every cent!!!!! I have been in museums everywhere and this is the 1st time I could see and appreciate the entire exhibit. I don’t understand how major museums cannot figure this out.
Being able to see, in person the ACTUAL drawings and sketches and notes of Da Vinci was breathtaking!
Very cool place with a lot of art. You can see fascinating paintings and statues from many Renaissance and Ancient Roman artists. There are audio guides available for an extra 6 Euros. Expect to spend about 3 hours here to truly enjoy everything.
This was much better than expected good flow thru rooms not too busy, stairs. Religious art, artifacts, DaVinci codex and rare books
It is a real privilege to be able to visit this Pinacoteca with so few visitors, as has been the case at the beginning of February 2026. It is impossible to highlight just one work from among those on display, or even a group of them. In my case, if I had to choose just one, it would be Caravaggio's fruit basket.
A true jewel in the heart of Milan, the Ambrosiana proved to be the perfect cultural destination for my appointment. Showing my companion Leonardo's Codex Atlanticus, seeing those brilliant pages up close, filled me with a quiet local pride. The rooms dedicated to Caravaggio were equally hypnotic, creating an intimate and silent atmosphere that made the outside world vanish. Although the main halls were a bit crowded for a Saturday afternoon, it was a small price to pay for sharing so much beauty. It was a reminder of the deep art we have at hand and an experience that felt both inspiring and romantic. We will definitely be back.
Unbelievable library, soo cool and historic! A must see, soo much to see, very worth it. This is a must do you'll never forget
