MUDEC - Museum of Cultures

MUDEC is an ethnographic and archaeological museum in Milan that displays collections from Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Oceania. The exhibition spaces feature artifacts, artworks, and cultural objects that illustrate how different civilizations have lived and created.

The museum opened in 2015 within a former industrial building and holds collections that began forming during Milan's international trade period in the 1800s. This long history of collecting reflects how the city acquired objects from around the world through centuries of commerce.

The museum explores how different cultures express themselves through objects, art, and craft traditions visible in daily life. The exhibitions reveal how people across the world have organized their lives and valued their surroundings.

The museum is open most days with extended evening hours on certain weekdays, so check current opening times before your visit. Plan enough time to move through the different exhibition areas at your own pace and take in the displays.

The museum conducts systematic research to document the origins of its objects and how they came to be in the collection. This work reveals the often-complex stories behind each piece on display.

Location: Milan

Official opening: 2015

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: 24 Ore Cultura - Gruppo Il Sole 24 Ore;Comune di Milano

Opening Hours: Monday 14:30-19:30; Tuesday,Wednesday,Friday,Sunday 09:30-19:30; Thursday,Saturday 09:30-22:30

Phone: +390254917

Website: http://mudec.it

GPS coordinates: 45.45205,9.16132

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:03