Villa Necchi Campiglio: a FAI treasure in the center of Milan

Villa Necchi Campiglio is a jewel located in the center of Milan, precisely in via Mozart 14. Historic residence belonging to the "Case Museo di Milano" circuit, it is owned by FAI (Fondo per l'Ambiente Italiano) and by Alighiero De Micheli.

In this article on CityDoorMilano.it we will take you to discover the history of the Milanese residence, also talking about its splendid collections, opening hours, organized events, the cost and methods of purchasing tickets, the restaurant and much more. Happy reading everyone!

VILLA NECCHI CAMPIGLIO, A BRIEF HISTORY

Built between 1932 and 1935 on behalf of the sisters Nedda and Gigina Necchi and Angelo Campiglio, her husband, Villa Necchi Campiglio was designed by the famous Milanese architect and urban planner Pietro Portaluppi. The first private residence in Milan to have a private swimming pool, it also has a tennis court, another great novelty for the 1930s.

During the Second World War, the villa was requisitioned, becoming the residence - command of the fascist hierarch Alessandro Pavolini, before passing into the hands of the British after the fall of the Republic of Salò. Subsequently, before returning to its legitimate owners, it was also the residence of the consul of the Netherlands. Angelo Campiglio died in 1984, Nedda Necchi in 1993 and Gigina Necchi in 2001 and the two sisters decided to leave the property to FAI.

Restored under the direction of the architect Piero Castellini, Villa Necchi Campiglio was opened to the public in May 2008 and today is one of the most visited sites by the public in Milan.

THE COLLECTIONS OF VILLA NECCHI CAMPIGLIO

• CLAUDIA GIAN FERRARI COLLECTION: 44 paintings, drawings and sculptures by early twentieth century artists, including Giacomo Balla, Carlo Carrà, Giorgio Morandi, Umberto Boccioni, Adolfo Wildt, Giorgio de Chirico, Mario Sironi and Filippo de Pisis.
• ALIGHIERO and EMILIETTA DE' MICHELI COLLECTION: 130 18th century masterpieces, including paintings by Tiepolo, Canaletto and Rosalba Carriera. In addition, Lombard ceramics, French furniture, Chinese porcelain and miniatures by Jean Baptiste Isabey.

The collection of twentieth-century art pieces curated by Nedda Necchi has instead been dispersed, sold by Nedda herself in old age to finance the research of her friend Umberto Veronesi's IEO (European Institute of Oncology). The only remaining work is the oil on canvas "Cardinal Richelieu" by Giuseppe Amisani. Among those sold, those made by René Magritte, Lucio Fontana, Mario Sironi, Jean Arp, Roberto Crippa and Gianni Dova stand out.

VILLA NECCHI CAMPIGLIO: HOURS, TICKETS, GUIDED TOURS, CONTACTS, EVENTS

• OPENING HOURS: Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm (last admission at 5pm)
• TICKETS. Entrance to the Villa: FAI members free, full 14 euros, reduced (6/18 years) 6 euros, children up to 5 years free, students up to 25 years 9 euros, family (2 adults + 2 or more children) 35 euros. It is also free for National Trust members, Mécènes, Bienfaiteurs Amis du Louvre, people with disabilities and a companion, journalists, ICOM, licensed tourist guides. Guided tour for individuals: FAI members 6 euro, full 20 euro, reduced (6/18 years) 8 euro, children up to 5 years free, students up to 25 years 15 euro, family (2 adults + 2 or more children) 49 EUR. 6 euros for National Trust, Mécènes, Bienfaiteurs Amis du Louvre members, people with disabilities and a companion. Entrance to the garden: FAI members free, full 4 euros, reduced (6/18 years) 2 euros, children up to 5 years free, students up to 25 years 4 euros, family (2 adults + 2 or more children) 10 euros. It is also free for National Trust members, Mécènes, Bienfaiteurs Amis du Louvre, people with disabilities and a companion, journalists, ICOM, licensed tourist guides.
• GUIDED TOURS: only on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 12 to 2. Duration: one hour. For the booking of group visits: discounted rates for tours with an official FAI guide (request and quote page).

• CASAMUSEOCARD: at the ticket office you can buy the Casamuseocard, a single ticket for 25 euros thanks to which you can visit all the museum residences of the Circuito delle Case Museo in Milan (in addition to Villa Necchi, there are also the Poldi Pezzoli Museum, the Bagatti Valsecchi Museum and the Casa Boschi Di Stefano).
• CONTACTS: segreterianecchi@fondoambiente.it
• EVENTS: stay updated on this page

RESTAURANT - VILLA NECCHI CAMPIGLIO in MILAN

Villa Necchi Campiglio Cafeteria is located in via Mozart 10.

• Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm.
• Email: caffetteriavillanecchi@gmail.com
• Phone: 02/76341516
• Instagram: @caffetteriavillanecchi

HOW TO GET TO VILLA NECCHI CAMPIGLIO?

• By underground: MM1 Palestro 5 minutes on foot, MM1 San Babila 10 minutes on foot, MM3 Montenapoleone 15 minutes on foot
• By bus: line 54 - 61 - 94 (San Damiano - Monforte stop).

OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION

•  Villa Necchi is accessible to deaf visitors and people with intellectual disabilities thanks to the "Feel the art" and "Bene FAI for all" projects.
• In the Villa Necchi shop you can find FAI food products and an assortment of small objects always under the FAI brand
• Free Wi-Fi is available at Villa Necchi
• Dogs on a leash are allowed only outside the villa
• Pushchairs must be left inside the villa

For more info and to buy the ticket, please click on the page dedicated to Villa Necchi Campiglio on the FAI website.

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