Astronomical Museum of Brera Ticket

On this guided visit to the Astronomical Museum of Brera, you'll discover details about outer space and see artefacts used by astronomers for centuries while learning about the historical significance of this building in Milan.

A Famous Observatory with Links to Mars

The Astronomical Observatory of Brera is a key historical building in Milan's scientific community, used for studying the Universe since the 18th century. Currently, it houses the Astronomical Museum of Brera, featuring a variety of astronomical objects important for various discoveries, including the Mars canals first discussed by Giovanni Schiaparelli in 1877.

During the tour, we'll explore the Gallery of Instruments with a guide who will explain interesting facts about the objects. You'll learn about the use of magnetometers, the function of spectographs, and the importance of pendulum clocks in astronomy.

The tour lasts one hour.

Gallery of Instruments + Schiaparelli Dome

If you choose the option that includes a visit to the Schiaparelli Dome, the total duration will be 75 minutes. 30 minutes are allocated for the Gallery of Instruments, with the remainder spent at the dome featuring the Merz telescope, used by Brera astronomers since the 20th century.

Opening Times

When booking, you can select your preferred time based on the option chosen:

Gallery of Instruments: between 10:30 am and 4:30 pm, every hourGallery of Instruments + Schiaparelli Dome: between 10 am and 4 pm, every hour