Gian Giacomo Poldi Pezzoli became a rich man at 24, and in 1881, when the concept of house museums began to take hold around Europe, he founded his own. Each room inside this house is themed. On the ground floor is the Lace Room, which works from the 16th to the 20th century; the Textiles Room; the lovely Frescoes Room; and the stately Armoury. The first floor is where all the real art is: the Renaissance style Golden Room, the Visconti Venosta Room, the Ghislandi Room, the Clock Room, the Murano Glass Room, the Black Room, and the Dante Study. The presentation is all exquisite. Also check out the English-style interior garden.

• Wheelchair is accessible.

• Adult: €10,00
• Over 60: €7,00
• 11-18 years, students: €4,50
• School groups: €3,00

• Last admission at 5:30pm.
• Closed on Easter.

• Tram 1 stop Teatro Alla Scala.
• Subway M3 stop Montenapoleone.
• M1 Underground Stop Duomo.
• Bus 61 stop Via Monte Di Pieta' Via Verdi.

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