Pirelli HangarBicocca
Contemporary art foundation in a former Pirelli industrial shed at Via Chiese 2 in Milan’s Bicocca district. Typical public hours run Thursday–Sunday 10:30–20:30 with last entry around 19:30; closed Monday–Wednesday, with seasonal pauses posted on the site. Admission is free; online reservation is recommended for priority entry. Rirkrit Tiravanija’s The House That Jack Built occupied the Navate from 26 March to 26 July 2026; confirm the current programme before you travel. Reach Via Chiese by Metro plus bus 51 or 87 from Ponale, Sesto Marelli, or Centrale.
- Address
- Via Chiese 2, 20126 Milan, Italy
- Official website
- Visit site ↗
- Country
- Italy
While you're there
HangarBicocca sits north of the centre; do not stack it against a Brera morning without buffer. After the nave, keep Porta Garibaldi or Centrale for dinner rather than racing back to Duomo. Confirm Thursday openings if your Milan stay is short.
Pro Tip: Book the free timed ticket even when the site looks empty online; walk-up capacity can close while the Navate still feels quiet from the street.
- Best for
- A free contemporary art afternoon in Milan’s Bicocca belt.
- Pair with
- The Culture chapter in The Names Behind the Canon Shift.
- Season / timing
- Salone and Art Week weeks fill hotels; Hangar’s mid-year closures need a website check.