Another two hours with modern art (not contemporary art, which is different). This is classic art…read morefrom the last century or so and was a wonderful time. The museum offers free lockers for storing your stuff and they permit photography though no selfie sticks, tripods or flash. Standard museum stuff. They also have a free wifi that worked quite well. Culptures, paintings, artworks and more. Major focus on Italian works, which is understandable. I specifically enjoyed the works I've uploaded. Emilio Longoni (1859-1932) "Glacier" (1912), Guglielmo Giardi (1842-1917) "Laguna" (1891) and Pablo Picasso (1892-1973) "Tete de Femme" (1957). But there was so much more including sculptures by Rodin and the Parnassus (on the ceiling) and the walls in the Ballroom. Corot, Cezanne, Marquet, Gauguin, Van Gogh. Too many to list. Make the time to visit this museum. Totally worth it and in addition to touring the Duomo, one of the MUST DO in Milan. I only wish that the gift shop in the museum offered some of these prints, but they do not. [Review 10721 overall, 489 of 2019.]

In late November of 2025,I spent a delightful five hours enjoying its fine collection of late 18th…read moreCentury,19th Century,and very early 20th Century Paintings produced primarily by Italian Painters.The second floor which featured French Impressionist Art and Post Impressist Art was closed,due to renovation. Painters with noteworthy paintings included Andrea Appiani("Queen Elizabeth of Hungary Helping The Poor"),Francesco Hayez("Mary Magdalene"),Guisseppe Pellizza de Volpedo("Fourth Estate"),Federico Zandromeneghi("Young Girl Reading")iGuisseppe de Nittis("Place des Pyramides"),Andreas Aschenbach("Rough Sea Under Stormy Sky",German Realist),Emilio Longoni("Glacier"),Giovanni Boldini("Blonde Bride"),Plinio Nomellini("First Reading")and Gino Severini("Angel of Life"),among others.This art museum is close to the Palestro Metro Station in Milan.

This is a museum/school. It was a bit hard finding the museum, but pretty amazing once you find…read moreit. Tons of religious paintings that are larger than life and I mean large! Couldn't believe the size of some of these. It is strange that the exit is the entrance, so you will have to walk ALL the way back. Still, an amazing place and check out my pictures!

This museum is a must see when in Milan. It is so wonderful that I would even recommend a trip to…read moreMilan just to see it. The art is mostly religious but the setting is what makes it special. The wall color is different in each room and the scale of the art is unlike anything I have ever seen in either the Uffizi, Prado, the Louve or the Met. Paintings the size of Times Square billboards cover walls of intense blues, teals and magenta. We had the good fortune of seeing a spectacular exhibit featuring the work of Giorgio Armani whose elaborate creations were on display in almost every room. The building itself was a marvel. Timed tickets are a must.

Terrible experience last Friday. I was literally hounded by the staff over a tiny backpack, despite…read morethe empty rooms and the total lack of checks at the entrance. Meanwhile, there were women with oversized bags, and I was carrying my backpack at my side with full respect and awareness of my surroundings. I was forced to leave after only three rooms due to what can only be described as 'harassment,' despite having paid for a ticket. The treatment was rude and illogical, especially toward someone like me who has studied and loves art. I hope management takes action.

4.5 stars but rounded down. TLDR synopsis: stellar exhibitions, well put together and curated with…read moreample descriptions and detail. What detracts from overall experience is needing separate tickets for each exhibition, at €15 a pop they aren't cheap if you see more than one. But above all, signage for entry is not clear. If you didn't buy tickets in advance (highly recommended to do this), the line at front of the building is only for ONE of the exhibitions, not all of them. There is no main lobby like in a regular museum. So make sure you get in line at the particular entrance of the exhibit you came to see, or you'll waste time in line for nothing. To the unfamiliar visitor you might assume the line in front of the building is for the entire museum (which is generally how entry lines work in a museum). BUT NO, DON'T MAKE THIS MISTAKE :) Walking up to the entrance area I saw signs for that particular exhibit, which I just assumed was marketing to feature that exhibit. The museum attendants don't specifically mention that this ticket line is for only one of the temp exhibitions either, they only kept asking if everyone in line had yet to purchase a ticket. Basically I wasted time waiting for an hour, then paid for the ticket and ended up only noticing then it only had the Cezanne and Renoir image on the ticket. This wasn't the one I came to see (although I had a mild interest), and unfortunately they don't let you switch tickets once you purchase them. So I had to purchase a separate ticket at the entrance to the Dolce & Gabbana exhibit which HAD NO LINE which I saw afterwards at a different entry. If you buy tickets in advance then do it before the day of your visit, bc the website can be finicky when loading on your phone. I tried to buy tickets while standing in line but when it came to entering the timed security code they texted to my phone, the website kept saying it couldn't send the code, while meanwhile I kept receiving a code but not being able to enter it to complete the transaction. It may be an issue related to using international phone numbers in Italy bc I overheard a couple other people in line having the same issue. The only good thing about buying tickets in person is you save the €2.50 online service charge. Online it's €17.50, in person it's €15pp. Also, there is a free portion of the museum (in Apr 2024 this was for the accessories portion of the D&G exhibit) which no one (I asked 3 different museum attendants) could point me to -_- tho to be fair it could've been a lost in translation situation since I have zero Italian competency. I finally went to the gift shop for one of the other temp exhibits and they mentioned it's actually the same entrance to the main D&G exhibit, you proceed up the stairs but it's on the other side of the ticket counter. It's def confusing bc the timed ticket line for D&G is cordoned at the base of this same stairwell, with a couple attendants manning this line. So unless you knew that there's no one barring you from straight up going upstairs, you might think you have to get in line to go upstairs. Exhibitions: Cezanne and Renoir: they put a lot of attention into construction and descriptions of each painting, and audio guide came included for free in the ticket price, which was informative and took about 30-40 minutes to listen thru in entirety. The number of rooms and artworks was a couple fewer than I would've imagined though overall well curated. Dolce&Gabbana: MIND-BLOWING. I've seen all the major Met fashion exhibitions in NYC and a couple in London, and this one stands out in every way. Talk about over-the-top! So amazing bc all of these garments are shown in fully themed rooms, not behind glass displays. Jaw-dropping to see that level of detail up close. If you're a lover of fashion, fabrics and design or even just curious this is a must-see. I'm sure you could walk thru all the rooms in 30-40 min but I spent 3 hours here just taking it all in.

Minimalist architecture along a tree-lined street. I was excited to check out this museum since the…read moreproliferation of fashion exhibits in recent several years in major cities has provided fantastic insight into garments from these high end and often couture design houses. Upon entry, you are greeted by very tall, well-groomed men--it seemed a little too specific that there were barely any women and the exhibit attendants all looked like male models that needed side gigs. Nothing against good looking people (and modeling is not the easiest industry to get into, so not detracting from them needing work), it just felt excessively deliberate and superficial though I suppose that's the image they want to portray as an old school high end fashion company. The first 2 floors of the museum were basically photographs blown up larger than life poster size from various shoots and campaigns through the years. Nice shots though it felt a bit self-congratulatory and pretentious--like I understand maybe one floor dedicated to photos,--two just felt like too much, also it was just a lot of photos of beautiful people looking beautiful, which is really not that impressive. Any better than decent photographer with a good eye for composition could shoot these given the right resources. I guess it's supposed to make you want to aspire to that impression of beauty, contrasting images of both the girl/boy next door and high fashion shots, both with that sort of unobtainable perfection, exoticism or sex appeal displayed by alternatively a super casual or aggressive pose, or a carefree or mysterious smile, or intense expression. I would've appreciated the photos more if they were about the clothes but really the way a lot of the compositions were framed the clear focus was on the people's faces, bodies/poses and emotions they evoked while they just happened to be wearing Armani which honestly detracted from my appreciation for the fashion itself. On to the top 1.5 floors with actual garments--it looks like they switch up what's on display since from the photos posted several years ago I'm pretty sure not all of these were on display when I visited. I appreciated that you could walk around the exhibit and see the garments and some accessories up close, there are a lot of details you can't see from behind a glass display case! Overall enjoyed the variety and creative design elements. There is an archive "research" area where they have computers and desks set up on the top floor for visitors to look thru archive collections which was nice. Bathrooms were clean and lowkey tastefully designed. There were elevators but not accessible to the general public bc they made you walk up 3 flights of stairs and back down (I tried pressing the elevator button/touch pad but couldn't get it to work?). Aside from top floor, not really any place to sit on the first 3 floors, I saw a couple ladies sit down on the stairs between the floors bc they wanted a break.

Loved this! The gowns are presented as art and the intricate design, fabric, and construction are…read morevisible. I was able to get close (Not touch!) the gowns and really see the artistry. This was a very welcomed surprise enjoyment. Spent about 2 hours going through the four floors. Layout is very well done - with arrows pointing the way around each floor, which helps with flow and crowd control. We went on a Sunday, so it was free (another bonus). The staff was very friendly and helpful and kept an eye on everyone to make sure no one touched anything. Nice variety of colors, fabrics and styles made each section interesting in itself. The videos were good too, although in Italian, so I did not understand them except for the English parts. Very well worth the time for fashion and non-fashion people.

29OCT2025 This…read moremuseum is 50.000 square meters. There are days worth of exhibits to see. They provide a very useful "Top 20" brochure/guide. Which we used, but also got sidetracked. We got museum fatigue at the 1-1/2 hour mark. + Not crowded. A very quiet Wednesday. - The submarine was closed. Sad. €15 admission (ridotto) for 2

Hot take, this museum is overwhelming. I feel like I was shown every piece of technology that EVER…read morepassed through Italy. Seriously, there are 1800s naval ships, a space ship, a playstion, a basement dedicated to steel making, a wing on cultivating food, a piece of the moon, a jet fighter, a room dedicated to the entire Italian gas transmission pipeline network, a floor for da Vinci tech, a particle physics wing, a population growth wing, a global warming wing, an aluminum production wing, the telephone and telegraph, etc etc many more etc. The must have forgotten to add cars because it's the only tech missed. I think it's fair to say there is too much covered in this museum because every room/wing/floor is something TOTALLY different than the last one. I appreciate the thoroughness, but you can't focus attention on 19,000 different pieces that don't relate and expect guests to constantly shift focus. They need to at least try to transition exhibit sections and not throw you into a brand new education. You could spend a entire day here, or weeks reading and watching and playing everything. There are a couple of fun art installation pieces but it's otherwise just too much varying info. At least you get to see a ton for the price. Exhibits are in English and Italian.

Seeing The Last Supper is one of those Milan experiences you kind of feel obligated to do, and…read morehonestly, it's worth it -- just don't expect fireworks. Even with prepaid tickets, you still have to go to the building next door to redeem them, then wait until your exact assigned time to enter. They run it super precisely, moving groups of about 20-30 people through a few climate-controlled rooms before you reach the main hall. You wait around five minutes in each section, then get about 15 minutes with the mural itself. Total experience is roughly half an hour. The process feels like airport security meets museum logistics, but it's designed to protect the painting. Having a tour group in my slot actually helped a lot: I unintentionally learned a ton by listening in, which made the experience more interesting. Without context, it's easy to just stand there like, "Yep, that's the painting." As for the mural itself, it's cool, historic, and obviously iconic -- but it is pretty faded in real life compared to photos. It's not visually mind-blowing, but knowing you're standing in front of something Leonardo painted over 500 years ago hits differently. Not thrilling, not overrated either. More of a quiet, respectful "wow, this actually exists" moment.

It was a very cool place in Milan! We went a few months ago but it was hard to purchase tickets…read moredirectly without a tour group (they get the tickets) The " Last Supper"

The museum is a small museum on the side of the duomo and houses a great collection of mostly…read moreItalian artists for the 1900s, including my very favorite Modigliani! It is worth visiting because of the art in the museum. The museum itself is not functional, the lighting is not designed to present the art at its best (artificial light reflects on the glass so you have to move to a side to enjoy some of the art with glass in the front) and it has a weird flow that requires staff to guide visitors in and out. It is very small, so good size if you want to get in and out, especially if you have young ones with you that may not enjoy museums as much.

Handsome installations in beautiful, colonnaded spaces offer a concentrated view of Italian…read moremodernist art, with the an emphasis on Futurism. With few signs, wayfinding is very difficult, and the separation of up and down escalators (each is located at opposite ends of the building) result in an unnecessarily tiring experience.

An art and design museum founded in the 1930s, the thing I loved most about it was a lot of it was…read morefree though I regret not paying for the special exhibit on Italian design on the first floor. The layout is interesting with a linear entryway that gets broken up by stairs on one side that leads you up to the free exhibits. There were furniture designs and modern art pieces displayed here. The most interesting parts during my visit were the "free" playground pieces outside by Naoto Fukasawa. My friends kid loved playing on these and nice to see such humble objects displayed right outside the museum. Upstairs they had a special section dedicated to Emeco, an American furniture maker, which was interesting to find in Italy. They are most known for the all aluminum "naval chair" in continuous production since 1940s. It's pure utilitarian and interesting to see it respected as museum-worthy.

The main (paid) exhibition of the Triennale tells the story of modern design (pre-dominantely…read moreItalian). They have many interesting and famous pieces of furniture. What is fun and unique about this exhibit is that you can try almost all the chairs! Some are more comfortable than others and they aren't always the ones that you expect. They offer a special program/game for kids who are going through the exhibit to help make it more entertaining. They also almost always have an exhibition or two that is free for you to explore as well. In addition to the bookstore, there is a design library downstairs and a section for workshops/study near the entrance. I've enjoyed the cafe here more than once and although I've not attended, they also offer an apertivo in the evening. Once you are done, it's great to stroll through Parco Sempione.