Opened in December 2010 inside the Palazzo dell'Arengario on Piazza del Duomo, the Museo del Novecento displays around 400 works tracing Italian art through the 20th century. The route starts with the most important Futurist collection anywhere (Boccioni, Balla, Carrà, Severini), moves through de Chirico, Morandi and Sironi, and reaches the Sala Fontana, where Lucio Fontana's neon arabesque glows above the square. Upper galleries cover Arte Povera, Piero Manzoni and postwar Milan, alongside works by Picasso, Kandinsky, Klee and Mondrian.
Visitor Information
- How much does Museo del Novecento cost?
- Standard adult admission to Museo del Novecento is €10. €5 reduced (65+, university students, ages 18-25); free under 18 and with Milano Museo Card. Free for all on the first Sunday of the month; free for under-26s every second Tuesday.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
- What are the opening hours of Museo del Novecento?
- Museo del Novecento is open Tue-Sun 10:00-19:30, Thu until 22:30; closed Mondays. Last entry one hour before closing. Closed 25 December, 1 January and 1 May.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
- Where is Museo del Novecento?
- Museo del Novecento is located at Palazzo dell'Arengario, Piazza del Duomo 8, 20123 Milano, Italy, in the Duomo area of Milan. The nearest stations are Duomo (M1, M3), Missori (M3).
- What can I see at Museo del Novecento?
- Italy's 20th century on Piazza del Duomo: Futurist masterpieces, Fontana's neon swirl and a spiral ramp up the Arengario. Current highlights include FOCUS900 | Enrico Castellani e le superfici a rilievo, FOCUS900 | Vincenzo Agnetti e la poesia, Tommaso Trini. La terra vista dalla luna.
- Do I need to book Museo del Novecento in advance?
- Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
- When is the best time to visit Museo del Novecento?
- Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.