Accessibility
Pirelli HangarBicocca works on developing accessible proposals and inclusive tools to reach an increasingly broad and diverse audience.
Opening hours
Pirelli HangarBicocca is open to the public from Thursday to Sunday, from 10.30AM to 8.30PM. Check for any exceptional closures in the 'News' section on the homepage.
Free admission ticket
Admission to the exhibitions is free. Free online reservation can be booked online on this page and guarantees access during the selected time slot, making entry easier during peak hours.
Registration and priority access
At the entrance, museum staff will ask visitors who have booked to show the QR code they received for scanning. On-site registration is also available.
A priority access line is reserved for people in wheelchairs, pregnant visitors, visitors with strollers, Pirelli HangarBicocca Members, press, Pirelli employees.
How to get here
You can reach Pirelli HangarBicocca by public transport, car, or bicycle. Find out how on this page.
The museum spaces
Pirelli HangarBicocca is a museum with a total surface area of approximately 15,000 square meters, all on a single ground-level floor. There are no architectural barriers.
You can consult the Easygoout! guide by the Associazione Italiana Sclerosi Multipla – AISM for more details on the accessibility of the space.
At Pirelli HangarBicocca, in addition to areas dedicated to temporary exhibitions and permanent installations, you will find:
- The entrance hall, which includes the museum map, an info point, a lounge area with sofas, and information screens;
- The outdoor garden with seating;
- The bistrot with an outdoor area: for more information, visit the dedicated page;
- The Bookshop, where you can purchase catalogs produced by Pirelli HangarBicocca (available in Italian and English), limited edition artworks, and official merchandise. These products are also available online through the e-shop. The Bookshop also offers a selection of publications in various languages;
- Two locker areas for large bags and umbrellas;
- The Lab Room, a multifunctional space;
- The Kids Room, a space dedicated to educational activities;
- Two restrooms: one accessible from the entrance hall and the other from the exhibition areas.
Museum mediation
At the entrance, Info Point, and throughout the exhibition spaces of Pirelli HangarBicocca, the museum mediation staff is always present. Visitors can approach them with any questions or to learn more about the themes of the exhibitions, or for information regarding accessibility. The staff is trained to provide a welcoming experience.
Learn more about museum mediation on the dedicated page.
Guided tours
Museum mediators lead guided tours on weekends of the current exhibitions, the permanent installation The Seven Heavenly Palaces 2004–2015 by Anselm Kiefer, and the artwork Waves Only Exist Because the Wind Blows by eL Seed.
You can discover the scheduled guided tours on this page. Guided tours require a paid ticket.
Wifi
There is a free Wi-Fi network in the indoor areas of Pirelli HangarBicocca.
Services at the Info Point
At the Info Point located in the atrium, the museum mediation staff is always available to answer questions about exhibitions and installations, as well as to provide information and services, including:
- Wheelchair
- Portable seats
- Paper and pen for communication
- Noise-canceling headphones
Dog access
Dogs are only allowed in the outdoor areas and within the common spaces (entrance hall, Bookshop and Iuta Bistrot). In the exhibition areas and common spaces, only assistance dogs are permitted.
Exhibition guides
Free printed guides are available in the exhibition spaces for each show and installation, accompanied by a map and a list of artworks. Digital versions of the guides can also be accessed in the exhibition space via QR code.
On the website, the exhibition guides and many other resources (texts, audio, and video) offering deeper insights into art-related themes can be explored within the Bubbles.
Exhibition Guide | Anselm Kiefer
Accessible easy to read guide
The website also offers an accessible guide designed according to easy to read standards for visitors with intellectual disabilities. This initiative is part of the project "Museo per tutti", created by the non-profit organization L’abilità onlus, with the aim of encouraging the social participation of people with intellectual disabilities and facilitating their access to museums and cultural experiences.
Do you have questions? Check the FAQ page or write to the email address info@hangarbicocca.org.