Triennale Design Museum, Design museum in central Milan, Italy.
The Triennale Design Museum is a design museum on the ground floor of Palazzo dell'Arte, in Sempione park in Milan, and holds around 1,600 objects from different periods. The collection covers furniture, household items, and other design pieces that trace the development of Italian design from the early 20th century to today.
The museum was founded in 2007 by the Triennale di Milano organization as the first institution dedicated entirely to the history of Italian design. It grew out of a desire to give the country's long design tradition a permanent home.
The name comes from the Triennale, a recurring exhibition for art and design that has taken place in Milan since 1933. The displays are organized by theme and show how Italian designers have rethought everyday objects and furniture across the decades.
The museum is close to Cadorna metro station, served by two lines, making it straightforward to reach from most parts of the city. Arriving early is a good idea on weekends or during temporary exhibitions, as the space can get busy.
In the courtyard of the building stands a surrealist fountain from 1973 designed by Giorgio de Chirico, known as Bagni Misteriosi. The work features life-sized figures interacting with water, making it an unexpected find for visitors who come only for the indoor galleries.
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