Museo Teatrale alla Scala

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1946, La Scala rinasce

Period photographs trace La Scala's rebuilding after the 1943 bombing, up to Toscanini's historic reopening concert of 11 May 1946, 80 years on.

Now showing11 May – 30 Dec€12

Grazie a Luchino Visconti

Fifty years after his death, costumes, sketches, photos and archive papers retrace Visconti's Scala productions, from the 1955 Callas Traviata to his unrealised Ring.

Now showing22 Sept – 31 Mar 2027€12

Pina Bausch, Le Sacre du printemps

Rare photographs from the Pina Bausch Foundation archive of the rehearsals for Le Sacre du printemps, ahead of its first staging by the La Scala Ballet.

Now showing22 Oct – 22 Nov€12

Permanent Collections

La Scala and Verdi

Verdi's bond with La Scala: Achille Scalese's stern portrait, Giuseppina Strepponi and Teresa Stolz, and an autograph of "Va, pensiero" from Nabucco.

Permanent collection€12

The Commedia dell'Arte

Jacques Callot's grotesque engravings and porcelain Harlequins bring the irreverent masks of the Commedia dell'Arte to life.

Permanent collection€12

The Belcanto of the Early 19th Century

Portraits of Pasta, Colbran and Malibran beside Rossini, Bellini and Donizetti, plus Antonio Canova's bust of the singer Nicola Tacchinardi.

Permanent collection€12

Notes from the Past

Period instruments from the Sambon collection, a 17th-century Neapolitan spinet, Baschenis's still life of instruments and Franz Liszt's Steinway piano.

Permanent collection€12

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Visitor Information

How much does Museo Teatrale alla Scala cost?

Standard adult admission to Museo Teatrale alla Scala is €12. Reduced €8 (ages 6-18, students, over-65s, Gallerie d'Italia ticket holders); family tickets €20-25; free under 6 and for disabled visitors, ICOM members and Lombardy museum pass holders. Online booking fees extra. View of the auditorium depends on rehearsals.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Museo Teatrale alla Scala?

Museo Teatrale alla Scala is open Daily 09:30-17:30 (last admission 17:00). Closed 7, 25 and 26 December, 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May and 15 August; 24 and 31 December open 09:30-15:00.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Museo Teatrale alla Scala?

Museo Teatrale alla Scala is located at Largo Antonio Ghiringhelli 1 (Piazza della Scala), 20121 Milano, Italy, in the Centro Storico area of Milan. The nearest stations are Duomo (M1, M3), Montenapoleone (M3) and Cordusio (M1).

What can I see at Museo Teatrale alla Scala?

La Scala's own museum: Verdi relics, divas' portraits, Liszt's piano and a peek from a box into the legendary auditorium. Current highlights include Pina Bausch, Le Sacre du printemps, La Scala and Verdi and The Commedia dell'Arte.

Do I need to book Museo Teatrale alla Scala 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 Teatrale alla Scala?

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.