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Triennale Milano

ArchitectureDesignArtOpen until 8pmFreeCadorna FN – Triennale (M1, M2)

Founded in 1923 and based since 1933 in Giovanni Muzio's Palazzo dell'Arte on the edge of Parco Sempione, Triennale Milano is Italy's leading institution for design, architecture and the arts. It houses the Museo del Design Italiano, with around 400 objects from the 1920s to the 2000s, alongside temporary exhibitions, the Teatro dell'Arte, a garden and restaurants. Entry to the building and garden is free; some exhibitions require a ticket.

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Getting there

Viale Emilio Alemagna 6, 20121 Milan, Italy

Nearest station: Cadorna FN – Triennale (M1, M2), Milano Cadorna (rail), Bus 85 – Triennale

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue10:30–20:00
Wed10:30–20:00
ThuToday10:30–20:00
Fri10:30–20:00
Sat10:30–20:00
Sun10:30–20:00

Admission

Free

Entry to the building and garden is free. Some exhibitions are ticketed (e.g. Museo del Design Italiano €14 full rate, students free); online tickets are €2 cheaper.

Nearby

Castello Sforzesco

Architecture5 min walk

Cenacolo Vinciano (Leonardo's Last Supper)

Art9 min walk

Museo Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci

Transport12 min walk

Pinacoteca di Brera

Art13 min walk

Visitor Information

Is Triennale Milano free to visit?
Yes, general admission to Triennale Milano is free. Entry to the building and garden is free. Some exhibitions are ticketed (e.g. Museo del Design Italiano €14 full rate, students free); online tickets are €2 cheaper.. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of Triennale Milano?
Triennale Milano is open Tuesday–Sunday 10:30–20:00 (exhibitions); closed Mondays. Restaurants and bar open later into the evening.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Triennale Milano?
Triennale Milano is located at Viale Emilio Alemagna 6, 20121 Milan, Italy, in the Parco Sempione area of Milan. The nearest stations are Cadorna FN – Triennale (M1, M2), Milano Cadorna (rail), Bus 85 – Triennale.
What can I see at Triennale Milano?
Milan's century-old house of design in Muzio's 1933 Palazzo dell'Arte, with the Museo del Design Italiano and a garden in Parco Sempione. Current highlights include Ettore Sottsass. Design Metaphors, Andrea Branzi by Toyo Ito. Continuous Present, Robert Barry.
Do I need to book Triennale Milano in advance?
Triennale Milano is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Entry to the building and garden is free. Some exhibitions are ticketed (e.g. Museo del Design Italiano €14 full rate, students free); online tickets are €2 cheaper.. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.
When is the best time to visit Triennale Milano?
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.

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