There is an ancient connection linking Villa Arconati and the Veneranda Biblioteca Ambrosiana: Galeazzo Arconati, the first owner of the Villa, was a cousin of Archbishop Federico Borromeo, the founder of the Biblioteca Ambrosiana, who was extensively involved in his education, taking him with him to Rome, where they both became such great connoisseurs of classical art that they wanted to create - Galeazzo Arconati at Castellazzo, Federico Borromeo at the Ambrosiana - a room dedicated to the display of originals or large copies of contemporary and ancient works of art.
 
Galeazzo Arconati was also the owner of twelve of Leonardo da Vinci's Codices, including the Codex Atlanticus, and it was he who donated them to the Ambrosiana in 1637, which preserves them, thus guaranteeing their preservation and transmission to future generations.
 
An ancient bond, which, however, has been lost "in the mists of time" and which today wishes to strengthen itself, offering Visitors to these two splendid places of culture the possibility of reciprocal reduced admission to enjoy the treasures that the "houses of Leonardo" hold.

From Sunday, June 25, 2023, Visitors to the two museums will be able to mutually benefit from a reduced admission ticket to seal an ancient bond.
 
Visitors holding a ticket to the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana or the Crypt of Sansepolcro will be able to access Villa Arconati at a special rate:

Sunday unguided admission € 7.00 (instead of € 10.00)
Sunday Admission with Guided Tour € 13.00 (instead of € 16.00)
Guided Garden Tour (Monday 11 a.m. and Thursday 3 p.m.) € 6.00 (instead of € 8.00)

Visitors to Villa Arconati can visit the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana and the Crypt of San Sepolcro at special rates:
 
Pinacoteca Ambrosiana admission € 10.00 (instead of € 15.00)
Admission to Crypt of San Sepolcro € 6.00 (instead of € 8.00)
Combined admission to both sites € 15.00 (instead of € 20.00)

Save your tickets and don't miss this fantastic initiative!