Archaeological Museum of Milan

The Archaeological Museum of Milan is housed in a former monastery building on Corso Magenta, next to a medieval church. The museum spreads across multiple floors with collections ranging from ancient Roman times through the early medieval period.

This museum was established in the second half of the 1800s as a place to gather and preserve ancient artifacts from the region. The site itself has Roman roots going back many centuries, and remnants of that era still appear beneath the building and throughout the displays.

The collection reflects the daily lives of ancient peoples who lived here, with objects that show their trades, beliefs, and everyday routines. Walking through the halls, you see how communities developed and changed across centuries.

This museum is open most days of the week, though hours vary between weekdays and weekends. Plan to wear comfortable shoes since you will walk through multiple floors and some areas have narrow staircases.

The inner courtyard of the museum displays actual Roman foundations and building remains from ancient times that have been preserved and opened to visitors. Two medieval towers are integrated directly into the museum structure and rise up through the exhibition spaces.

Location: Milan

Inception: 1862

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: Comune di Milano

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday 09:30-13:30; Saturday-Sunday 10:00-17:30; Monday off; January 1 off; May 1 off; December 25 off

Phone: +390288465720

Email: museo.archeologico@comune.milano.it

Website: http://museoarcheologicomilano.it

GPS coordinates: 45.46562,9.17872

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:01