MUDEC - Museum of Cultures
MUDEC - Museum of Cultures, Ethnographic and archaeological museum in Milan, Italy
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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.
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