STEP FuturAbility District
Interactive museum of Fastweb in Milan: a route of ten stops through artificial intelligence, digital technologies and the jobs of the future.
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About the museum
STEP FuturAbility District is an interactive museum devoted to the digital future, created by Fastweb within its Milan headquarters on Piazza Adriano Olivetti, in a former industrial area south of the Porta Romana freight yard. After an open-house weekend, the route opened to the public on 31 May 2022.
Several studios contributed to the project: the architecture of the spaces is by the studio Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel, the exhibition design by Gio’ Forma, and the content and interactions were developed by Clonwerk.
The route consists of ten stops with dynamic installations, immersive environments and multimedia walls addressing topics such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, cloud computing, 5G, the transformation of work, sustainable housing, mobility and telemedicine. Visitors proceed in small groups with the help of a smartphone handed out at the entrance. At the end they receive a personal profile, the “FuturAbility”, which describes their attitude towards the future and suggests courses and workshops. In addition to the route, STEP hosts workshops, meetings, family workshops and an events space.
Highlights
- Interactive route in ten stops
- Personal “FuturAbility” profile at the end of the visit
- Dynamic installations and immersive environments on artificial intelligence and digital technologies
- Virtual guide and smartphone for interacting with the stations
- Workshops, meetings and family activities for families and schools
Permanent exhibition
- Percorso interattivo FuturAbility – Guided ten-stop route with interactive installations and immersive environments on artificial intelligence, digital technologies and the professions of the future; at the end each visitor receives a personal “FuturAbility” profile.
- Founded
- 2022
- Operated by
- Fastweb
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €8young people aged 14 to 25, people over 65, groups of 6 people, teachers visiting privately, journalists |
| Children & teens | €6free up to age 8 · Special reduced rate for children aged 9 to 13 accompanied by an adult; children under 9 accompanied by an adult enter free. |
| Seniors | €8From age 65. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for the visitor with a disability and one companion; free tickets are collected at the STEP ticket office. |
| Students & apprentices | €8Young people aged 14 to 25. |
| Groups (6+ people) | €8 per personGroups of at least 6 people; special reduced rate of €6 for groups of up to 24 people (minimum 4). Organised groups book by writing to info@steptothefuture.it. |
| Families | €18Family package for up to 4 people, with at least one minor; the price applies to the whole group. |
| Partner reduction (MilanoCard holders) | €7 |
| Schools, oratori and GREST summer camps | €5Secondary school students and final-year primary pupils with their class, oratorio groups and summer camps; accompanying teachers free of charge. |
Admission is included with the Abbonamento Musei Lombardia–Valle d’Aosta (online booking with the dedicated reduction). €3 discount for members of the Trenord community. An “Open” gift ticket valid on any date is available; the Carta del Docente (teacher card) is accepted.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: not available
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
All areas of the route are accessible to people with mobility impairments; wheelchairs can be booked on site. The video installations have subtitles for deaf visitors. There are no tactile routes for blind or partially sighted people; guidance by qualified staff can be requested by telephone or email. Only assistance dogs are allowed.
Kids & families
Great for kids & familiesRecommended for ages 9+
| Time needed | approx. 1.5 hrs |
|---|---|
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 8 |
| Family ticket | €18 · Family package for up to 4 people, with at least one minor; the price applies to the whole group. |
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
The route is recommended from age 9; younger children are welcome if accompanied and supervised by an adult throughout the visit. The Incontri section offers family workshops aimed at young people aged 8 to 16.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Lodi TIBB (M3) · 15-min walk
Metro M3, Lodi TIBB stop (about 15 minutes on foot); buses 65 (about 4 minutes on foot), 34, 90 and 91; tram 24; suburban railway S9, Porta Romana stop (about 13 minutes on foot). From Rogoredo or Milano Centrale, continue with the M3.
By car
Parking available
At weekends there is free covered parking for the duration of the visit (entrance from Via Adamello 7); on other days, paid blue-line parking spaces are available nearby.
Two Becharge charging points for electric and hybrid cars in Via Orobia. Nearby there are cycle paths and a bikeMi station. For groups, a transport service with FLEXYMOB is available.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
- Coat check
- Lockers
- Wi-Fi
STEP Café (after the visit), STEP Store and Fastweb Store. Lockers at the entrance; suitcases and bulky items are not allowed on the route. Free Wi-Fi throughout STEP.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
The events space includes water features, a tree-lined square, several rooms and a production control room.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 1.5 hrs |
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| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Amateur photography is allowed; professional photography or video only with prior authorisation. |
| Good to know | The visit takes place in groups of up to 20 people with fixed departure times; a smartphone is handed out at the entrance to interact with the stations. The route is also available in English (Italian audio with English subtitles). Online booking is recommended; tickets can also be bought on site, subject to availability. Eating and drinking are not permitted during the visit. |
