Museo del Novecento, Lombardy, Italy
4.5 (1.959 reviews) Friday: 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #53 in Milan Speciality Museums
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The Museo del Novecento, located inside the Palazzo dell'Arengario in Piazza del Duomo, hosts a collection of over four thousand works that catalyze the development of 20th century Italian art. The Museo del Novecento was established on 6 December 2010 with the goal of spreading knowledge of 20th century art and offering a more comprehensive insight into the collections that the city of Milan has inherited over time. Beside its core exhibition activity, the Museum is active in the conservation, investigation and promotion of 20th century Italian cultural and artistic heritage with the final aim of reaching an ever wider audience. With an eye toward the city, the Museo del Novecento develops around multiple locations. The Permanent Collection follows a chronological path where collective exhibitions alternate with solo art shows. The grand spiral staircase inside the building welcomes visitors and introduces them to the visit of the Museum with the Il Quarto Stato (The Fourth Estate) by Pellizza da Volpedo. The bookshop and the restaurant are the Museum's meeting places. The Neon by Lucio Fontana represents a final embrace to the city. Reflecting Milan's feverish cultural dynamism, the Permanent Collection is essentially the story of several private collections that have been brought together thanks to the generosity and passion for art of many private collectors. Since its inception, the collection has been augmented by major gifts from artists, collectors and philanthropists who play an active role in the growth of the Museum's heritage, which today reflects the rich trajectory of art from the early 20th century through the present. An outstanding example of architecture and, today, an impressive installation communicating directly with the city, since 2010 the Palazzo dell'Arengario has accommodated the Museo del Novecento. This landmark building, designed by Griffini, Magistretti, Muzio, and Portaluppi, was renovated by the Rota Group to host a richly layered...
Address
Piazza del Duomo 8, 20122 Milan Italy
Mobile
Website
http://www.museodelnovecento.org/it
Working hours
Monday :
Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Sunday : 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Current local date and time now
Friday, May 10, 2024, 9:12
User Ratings
4.5 based on (1.959 reviews)
Reviews
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5Traveller 5:00 PM Feb 18, 2020
Excellent museum and it is open on Monday afternoons
I visited the Museo del Novecento in December 2019. It is one of the few museums that is open on Mondays as most Milan museums are closed on Mondays. I had to wait in a long line to buy a ticket which cost 5 euros. There were a few paintings by Picasso, Matisse, Modigliani, Kandinsky. But most of the museum is dedicated to Italian artists with a focus on the years 1920 to present. As you work your way up to the top floor, you can get a great view of the Duomo and Piazza del Duomo.
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4Quest817662 5:00 PM Oct 7, 2022
Definitely worth a visit for lovers of modern (20th century) art
Some wonderful works of art, particularly from the early 20th century. Alongside internationally famous names also some lesser known (to me) Italian artists whose works are just as impressive. The layout and system of lifts between floors was a little confusing, but I am sure that is only a temporary problem.
