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Pirelli HangarBicocca - Gallery in Bicocca (Milan north), Milan
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Pirelli HangarBicocca

A former factory turned one of Europe's great free contemporary-art spaces

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Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed June 2026
Bicocca (Milan north) |
$ Great value for Gallery
|
Thu-Sun 10:30-20:30; closed Mon-Wed
| Last reviewed: Jun 2026

A 15,000 sqm former Pirelli industrial plant converted in 2004 into a non-profit institution for contemporary art, permanently home to Anselm Kiefer's monumental 'The Seven Heavenly Palaces' plus major rotating commissions. Admission is free. North of Isola in Bicocca, it is the cultural anchor of Milan's modern north.

Editor's Tip

Major European contemporary-art institution

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Pirelli HangarBicocca, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.

Where is Pirelli HangarBicocca?
Pirelli HangarBicocca is located in Bicocca (Milan north), Milan, Via Chiese 2, 20126 Milano.
What are the opening hours of Pirelli HangarBicocca?
Pirelli HangarBicocca is open Thu-Sun 10:30-20:30; closed Mon-Wed.
What is Pirelli HangarBicocca best for?
Pirelli HangarBicocca is especially popular for Contemporary art, Kiefer installation, Cultural afternoon.

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