Museo del Novecento, Modern art museum in Piazza Duomo, Milan, Italy
Museo del Novecento is an art collection housed in a restored building on Milan's central square. The rooms spread across several floors and display Italian works from eight decades of the last century.
The collection opened its doors at the start of the twenty-first century in a structure from the nineteen thirties. The building itself was once a symbol of political power and was later repurposed for cultural use.
The name means Museum of the Twentieth Century and refers to the period it covers. Visitors today see paintings and objects from a time when Italy redefined itself through art and broke away from tradition.
Entry is through the side facing the square and passes through security checks. Upper floors are reached by lift or stairs that run through bright corridors.
On the top floor hangs a neon work that stands out through its glow and at the same time opens the view toward the nearby cathedral. The windows frame the Gothic towers in a way that makes art and architecture speak to each other.
Location: Milan
Inception: December 6, 2010
Official opening: December 6, 2010
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Operator: Comune di Milano
Address: Piazza Del Duomo 8, 20123 Milano
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday,Friday-Sunday 09:30-19:30; Thursday 09:30-22:30; Monday off
Phone: +390288444061
Email: info@museodelnovecento.org
Website: https://museodelnovecento.org
GPS coordinates: 45.46339,9.19023
Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:25
Milan presents historical buildings, museums and squares. The Duomo displays Gothic architecture, while Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II houses retail stores. Teatro alla Scala stands as a notable opera house. Castello Sforzesco contains art collections. The city offers art galleries, parks, historical churches and modern architecture.
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