Hours
BOOK LIBRARY SERVICESMonday to Friday 8.30 a.m. – 6.15 p.m.
Saturday 8.30 a.m. – 1.30 p.m.
RECEPTION, ENROLLMENT AND LOAN SERVICES
Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m. – 6.15 p.m.
Saturday 8.30 a.m. – 1.30 p.m.
READING ROOM (only with own books)
Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m. – 6.15 p.m.
CONSULTATION ROOM (for Library books)
Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m. – 6.15 p.m.
Saturday 8.30 a.m. – 1.30 p.m.
MICROFILM AND RAI THECA
(Use of own headphones/earphones with mini jack connection is recommended)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8.30 a.m. – 1.30 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday: 8.30 a.m. – 6.15 p.m.
MANUSCRIPTS ROOM
Monday, Wednesday: 8.30 a.m. – 6.15 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 8.30 a.m. – 1.30 p.m.
EXHIBITION ENTRANCE
(only during periods when exhibitions are in progress)
Monday through Friday 9.30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday 9.30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
How to get there
Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense is located in the heart of the Brera area, inside the palace of the same name, where the Pinacoteca and Accademia are also located.
From the main entrance at 28 Via Brera, cross the courtyard and continue down the corridor in front of the entrance; the grand staircase is at the far left.
Two other entrances are located on Fiori Oscuri Street:
at No. 2, by elevator access for the disabled (in the round turret visible on the left of the courtyard; please buzz the doorbell)
at No. 4, through the driveway courtyard; cross the courtyard and enter the hallway in front of the driveway; the access staircase is in the corridor on the right, just past the columns.
MM 3, Montenapoleone stop.
Continue along Via Monte di Pietà, on the right cross Via Brera, to be walked to the Brera Palace on the right at the end of the street.
Alternatively, walk along Via Borgonuovo and turn left onto Via Fiori Oscuri; it can be accessed from the courtyard of No. 4.
MM 2, Lanza stop, continue along Via Tivoli and Via Pontaccio, turn right onto Via Brera.
Autobus 61, Brasilia direction, Pontaccio-Solferino stop, take via Brera to the left.
To calculate the route, see also the ATM website.
Accesso and registration
SIGN UP FOR LIBRARY SERVICESACCESS
Italian and foreign users who are sixteen years of age or older and for whom a specific exclusion order has not been issued are eligible to use the library.
In order to gain access to the library, you must have a valid photo ID and you must leave your bags and backpacks in the lockers (activated with 1 euro, which will be returned when the locker is emptied) located halfway up the ramp of the first access staircase.
Instead, Library membership is required to use reference and lending services.
REGISTRATION
For in-house reference services, you must pre-register by filling out the online form, send an email to [email protected] with a valid ID attached and wait for confirmation of registration from the reception office.
Alternatively, after completing the online form, you may complete the registration by coming directly to the Library.
For lending services you must follow the directions for registering for reference services at the Library and then go to the Library, with your ID and a passport photo, to complete the registration with the issuance of a card.
Residents of Lombardy, over 18 years of age, and people temporarily domiciled in Milan and province for study or work purposes are eligible for the lending service.
Hours for registration
Monday-Friday, 8.30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday, 8.30 a.m.-1.30 p.m.