HangarBicocca, Contemporary art museum in Bicocca district, Milan, Italy
The museum occupies 15,000 square meters within a former locomotive factory, featuring high ceilings and industrial architecture adapted for large art installations.
The building transformed from a Pirelli manufacturing facility into an art exhibition space in 2004, preserving the industrial heritage of Milan's Bicocca district.
The permanent installation 'The Seven Heavenly Palaces' by Anselm Kiefer contains seven concrete towers weighing 90 tons each, dominating the main exhibition space.
Located at Via Chiese 2, the museum offers free admission from Thursday to Sunday between 10:30 AM and 8:30 PM, with accessibility via metro lines M1 and M5.
The interior features dark blue walls contrasting with the silver metal exterior cladding, creating distinct environments for contemporary art exhibitions.
Location: Milan
Inception: 2004
Official opening: 2004
Website: https://pirellihangarbicocca.org
GPS coordinates: 45.52125,9.21934
Latest update: May 23, 2025 15:12
Private art museums and galleries of international importance offer direct access to significant contemporary collections. These institutions, operated by foundations, collectors, or corporations, present works outside the traditional public museum landscape. Many of these venues occupy converted industrial buildings, historic residences, or purpose-built structures that connect art with architecture. The selection includes establishments such as Benesse Art Site Naoshima on the Japanese island of Naoshima, where museum buildings by Tadao Ando house works by contemporary artists. Dia:Beacon, north of New York City, displays minimalist and conceptual art in a former 1920s Nabisco factory. In Berlin, Sammlung Boros opens its doors in a converted World War II bunker. Additional examples include Fondation Beyeler in Basel with works of classical modernism, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art north of Copenhagen overlooking the Øresund strait, and Museo Jumex in Mexico City for Latin American contemporary art.
Milan presents historical buildings, museums and squares. The Duomo displays Gothic architecture, while Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II houses retail stores. Teatro alla Scala stands as a notable opera house. Castello Sforzesco contains art collections. The city offers art galleries, parks, historical churches and modern architecture.
Milan offers photography locations for all skill levels. The selection includes Milan Cathedral, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Sforza Castle and modern structures like Bosco Verticale. Historic districts like Navigli and Brera present additional photo opportunities.
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