Fondazione Stelline, History and art museum in central Milan, Italy.
Fondazione Stelline is a history and art museum in central Milan housed in a building facing the Santa Maria delle Grazie church. The foundation combines exhibition spaces with a congress center, offering multiple cultural venues within the same location.
The foundation was established in 1986 by the Lombardy Regional Council and Milan City Council as a center dedicated to cultural engagement and research. Since its founding, it has served as a platform for artistic and scholarly initiatives in the city.
The foundation presents rotating exhibitions of contemporary art and photography alongside live events such as concerts and readings throughout the year. Visitors encounter diverse artistic expressions and cultural programs designed for broad public engagement.
The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, welcoming visitors most days of the week. A bookshop on site offers publications and materials related to the exhibitions and cultural programs.
The foundation is located in the Orti di Leonardo area and develops projects that interpret Leonardo da Vinci's legacy through contemporary artistic expressions. This distinctive link between Renaissance genius and modern art gives the space a particular focus among Milan's cultural venues.
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