Luigi Conconi and the Scapigliatura at the Reggia di Monza: the exhibition and what to do in town

From 6 November 2026 to 14 March 2027, the Orangerie of the Reggia di Monza (Viale Brianza 1) hosts Luigi Conconi e la Scapigliatura, a major monographic exhibition devoted to Luigi Conconi (1852–1917), one of the leading figures of Milan’s cultural scene between the 19th and 20th centuries and a prominent member of the Scapigliatura. It is curated by Simona Bartolena and produced by ViDi cultural in collaboration with the Consorzio Villa Reale e Parco di Monza, under the patronage of the City of Monza (official info: vidicultural.com).

What to see

The exhibition brings together more than 100 works, including paintings, drawings and prints, from public and private collections. Alongside Conconi you will find works by the three founders of the Scapigliatura, Tranquillo Cremona, Daniele Ranzoni and Giuseppe Grandi, and by other artists linked to the movement, from Vespasiano Bignami to Paolo Troubetzkoy and Gaetano Previati, with whom Conconi shared a studio.

Opening hours and tickets

• Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10 am–1 pm and 2–6 pm; Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 10 am–7 pm. Last entry is one hour before closing.
• Full price €14; reduced €12 (ages 13–18, over-65s, adult groups of more than 15 people, Villa Reale visitors with a same-day ticket); children aged 7–12 €5.
• Free for children up to 6 and for holders of the Abbonamento Musei Lombardia museum pass.
• Hours and prices may change: check the official website before your visit.

A day at the Reggia

The exhibition pairs well with the Villa Reale: a same-day Villa ticket gets you the reduced price. From 1 October the Villa Reale follows its winter timetable: it is open Wednesday to Friday 10 am–4 pm and Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 10:30 am–6:30 pm. The Giardini Reali and the Parco di Monza are open every day with free entry. From the centre you can reach the Reggia on foot or by bus z221.

What to do in town (from our local guide)

• The Duomo and the Museo e Tesoro del Duomo, home of the Iron Crown.
• Piazza Duomo, the Arengario and the pedestrian streets of the centre, such as Via Italia.
• Food: Victory54, Silvestro, Hostaria Romana Quinto Quarto, La Cantina della Monaca. Check opening days and bookings directly with each place.
• More ideas: A weekend in Monza and Monza on a rainy day.

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