Triennale Milano
Cultural institution in the Palazzo dell’Arte in the Parco Sempione, with the Museo del Design Italiano, exhibitions on design, art and architecture, a theatre and a garden.
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About the museum
The history of Triennale Milano begins with that of the Esposizione Internazionale, one of the leading global events devoted to design and architecture. The first edition was held in Monza in 1923 as the Mostra internazionale delle arti decorative, initially on a biennial rhythm. From 1930 the rhythm became triennial, and for the 1933 edition the event moved to Milan, to the Palazzo dell’Arte designed by Giovanni Muzio, which is still its seat. The Esposizione is the only cultural event permanently recognised by the Bureau International des Expositions.
During the 20th century the Esposizioni hosted the greatest Italian and international architects, designers and artists. After the last edition of 1996, from the 2000s the Triennale became a permanent cultural institution, with continuous programming of exhibitions on architecture, design, visual arts, photography and fashion, as well as theatre performances, performances and concerts. The Esposizione Internazionale resumed in 2016, with further editions in 2019 and 2022.
On floor 0 (the ground floor) of the palace is the Museo del Design Italiano, which presents a chronological route of about 400 objects from the 1920s to the 2000s, drawn from the Triennale’s permanent collection and enriched by recent acquisitions, with five thematic insights in the form of dynamic and interactive installations. The first Italian design museum had been inaugurated in 2007 under the name Triennale Design Museum. The palace also houses the theatre, the garden, the Cuore study centre with library and archives, and the restaurants.
Highlights
- Museo del Design Italiano with about 400 objects from the 1920s to the 2000s
- Five interactive thematic installations along the museum route
- Palazzo dell’Arte by Giovanni Muzio in the Parco Sempione
- “Luce spaziale” (Spatial Light) by Lucio Fontana on the ceiling of the Scalone d’onore
- International exhibitions of design, art, architecture and fashion
- Garden, restaurants and the children’s space Gioco
Permanent exhibition
- Museo del Design Italiano – Chronological route of about 400 objects from the 1920s to the 2000s, from the Triennale’s permanent collection, with five thematic insights in the form of dynamic and interactive installations.
- Founded
- 1923
- Operated by
- Fondazione La Triennale di Milano
- Director
- Carlo Morfini
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €14 |
|---|---|
| Students & apprentices | freeFree admission for students at the Museo del Design Italiano. |
| Groups | –Guided tours for groups of up to 25 people; the cost of the guide is added to the ticket. |
| Families | –Prices and reductions for families at the ticket office. |
Entry to the palace is free, with free activities and meetings; a ticket is required for some exhibitions, for theatre performances and for concerts. The standard ticket for the Museo del Design Italiano costs €14 and is included in the membership; online purchase is recommended (it skips the queue and has a €2 discount). The price shown is the one indicated on the museum’s page; other exhibitions have their own rates.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Triennale offers a downloadable accessibility guide with entrances, internal routes, services and reductions for people with disabilities; for specific needs, call +39 02 72434245 or write to access@triennale.org. The Museo del Design Italiano was designed with particular attention to accessibility; sensory backpacks are available for neurodivergent children. Animals are not admitted, except assistance dogs for people with a disability with appropriate documentation.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Stroller-friendly
- Baby changing facilities
- Playground / play area
Triennale offers guided tours, workshops and experiences for families, and Gioco, a creative space on the Piano Parco open to all. Strollers are admitted in all exhibition spaces; toilets with changing tables are on the ground floor and in Gioco; sensory backpacks are available on request and high chairs in the restaurant.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Cadorna–Triennale (M1, M2)
Metro lines M1 and M2, Cadorna–Triennale stop; bus 85, Triennale stop; train to Milano Cadorna station.
BikeMi station no. 33. Main entrance at viale Alemagna 6.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Restaurant
- Museum shop
- Lockers
Restaurants and bars (including Cucina Triennale, with a family menu), garden, Store with books and gadgets. During opening hours, lockers for bags and personal items are available. The restaurants are accessible without a ticket.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Corporate events
Triennale offers spaces for corporate events; information is in the “Spazi per eventi” section of the website.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours in Italian, English and French for groups of up to 25 people (visiteguidate@triennale.org); educational workshops and guided visits to the exhibitions for schools of all levels. The Album Junior, with activities and curiosities about the exhibitions, is free at the ticket office or downloadable. |
