Fondazione Pirelli
Fondazione Pirelli is an industry museum in Milan that documents the history of the company bearing its name. The collection contains over 20,000 technical books, approximately 800,000 photographs, historical documents, advertising posters, and original drawings that trace the company's development since 1872.
The Pirelli company was founded in 1872 and shaped Italian industry through innovations in rubber production. The foundation's archive traces this development from the beginning to today, showing how technological progress transformed manufacturing and workers' lives.
The foundation preserves the memory of Pirelli manufacturing, which shaped life in Milan since the company began in the 1800s. Visitors can see how a local business became an international name while transforming the city and its working world.
The museum is located in Milan near a metro station and is easily accessible by public transport. Visitors typically spend about one hour exploring the exhibits at their own pace, and can find places to eat and rest nearby.
The foundation preserves personal archives of key figures such as Alberto and Leopoldo Pirelli, giving the company a human face. These private collections show not only business decisions but also the stories of people behind the manufacturing.
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