MUSEUMS & PERMANENT COLLECTIONS
GALLERIE D’ITALIA Piazza della Scala, 6 + 39 800 167 619 gallerieditalia.com @gallerieditalia
Overlooking Piazza della Scala , the Gallerie d’Italia are housed in a wonderful neoclassical palazzo that was formerly a bank, the Banca Commerciale Italiana . The gallery displays a superb collection of art, with works spanning from the end of the 18 th century to the early 20 th century.
VILLA NECCHI CAMPIGLIO
Via Mozart, 14 + 39 02 7634 0121 fondoambiente.it
@villanecchicampiglio
Surrounded by a beautiful garden with swimming pool, Villa Necchi Campiglio was built in the early 1930s by architect Piero Portaluppi for a wealthy Milanese industrialist. A wonderful example of Art Deco, the villa sheds light on the life of the city’s privileged bourgeoisie in the first half of the 20th century. In 2001, sisters Gigina Nedda Campiglio and Nedda Necchi donated the villa to Italy’s FAI , a non-profit organisation that aims to protect Italy’s cultural heritage. This gorgeous villa was finally opened to the public, allowing visitors to admire its wonderful Art Deco interiors and works of art.
ARMANI/SILOS Via Bergognone, 40 armanisilos.com +39 02 9163 0010 @armanisilos
OSSERVATORIO - FONDAZIONE PRADA Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II +39 02 5666 2611 fondazioneprada.org @fondazioneprada Located on the fifth and sixth floors of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Osservatorio - Fondazione Prada is an exhibition space dedicated to photography and visual languages. Through a rich variety of works, the gallery sheds light on current trends and the constant evolution of photography as a visual art medium.
HOUSED IN THE STRIKING PALAZZO
MUSEO DEL NOVECENTO
Piazza Duomo, 8 +39 02 8844 4061 museodelnovecento.org @museodel900
DELL’ARENGARIO, THE MUSEO DEL NOVECENTO HAS AN EXCELLENT COLLECTION OF CONTEMPORARY ART. THE GALLERY OFFERS BREATHTAKING VIEWS OF PIAZZA DEL DUOMO.
Opened in 2015, Armani/Silos is an exhibition space that celebrates Giorgio Armani’s career. Housed in a former granary, this wonderful museum showcases some of the brand’s most iconic fashion pieces. Three themed floors – Androgino, Etnie and Stars – shed light on the designer’s sublime creations. There’s also a digital archive, as well as a gift shop, café and exhibition space displaying temporary collections.
the rich cultural and artistic heritage of the 20th century. Not to be missed is Lucio Fontana’s famous Neon Structure of 1951. Visitors can browse a selection of titles at the museum’s charming bookshop, while the elegant third floor Giacomo Arengario Restaurant, featuring cosy art- deco style interiors, makes for the perfect setting for a convivial meal.
Opened in 2010 in the Palazzo dell’Arengario , the Museo del Novecento houses a wonderful collection of contemporary art. A futuristic spiral ramp connects the floors of the museum, offering breathtaking views of the Duomo ’s terraces. The gallery hosts regular temporary exhibitions along with activities and events that promote
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