Top five arts and fashion museums in Milan
Dear students, if you are interested in arts and fashion this story will help you find the best museums to visit when in Milano. We know there is an abundance of places to go and things to do in Milan. We visited several museums across the city. These are our top 5 choices for your´ not so common, yet cool museums.
Carlota Alvarez, Daniela Menchaca, Alejandro Huerta and Miranda Viteri.
Museo del 900
Carlota Alvarez
Passing by the Duomo? Have you noticed the building with the lights that seem ¨pretty cool¨? Have you considered going in? You should! Museo del Novecento offers not only Instagram worthy pictures but also a beautiful view of the Duomo.
Museo del Novecento is located in a prime location, Piazza del Duomo, located off the M1 or M3 metro lines on the ¨Duomo¨ stop. Student tickets only cost 8 euros, a low price compared to other leisure events in Milan.
If you are a modern art aficionado and would like to learn more about Italy’s role in the avant-garde and art in the ¨Novecentos,¨ this is the museum for you. Starting in the early 1900´s, the museum works are arranged chronologically among several floors. The museum features international movements as well as several dedicated halls to famous Italian artists. The museum houses paintings, sculptures, performances, and interactive works from art movements such as futurism, the Novecento movement, kinetic and programmed art, and Italian pop art. At Museo del Novecento, people can view the works of artists such as Giuseppe Pellizza, Picasso, and Klee.º
I enjoyed the areas featuring Italian artists because I am interested in learning about art movements I am unfamiliar with. If you are short on time, I do not recommend going to this museum since viewing the large volume of works here is quite time consuming. I would take into consideration saving around three hours of your day to visit the museum. I did not grab the audio guide tour but I regret the decision. If you are truly interested in the content and context of the pieces, having the audio guide that is available in 5 languages is a must, since I thought the posters explaining each room could have been more profound.
This museum is a MUST since it mixes nice architecture, great views and spots for photos. Most importantly it showcases representative art works from: diverse mediums, artistic movments and renowned world artisits. Making it an all inclusive expirience.
And if you are not convinced here is the museum´s website for further information!
http://museodelnovecento.org/en/
Address: Piazza del Duomo, 8, 20123 Milano MI
Open Hours: TH,SA 9:30–22:30 M,TU,W,F,SU 9:30–19:30
Telephone: 02 8844 4061
Fondazione Prada
Miranda Viteri
Prada was born in 1913, by Mario Prada. Prada main focus at that time was ready-made travel trunks, bags and luggages. Thanks to their high end quality products and original designs they became the go to brand of aristocrats and people from high society. Later on they become the official supplier for the Italian Royal House. And years later thanks to their business models, good positioning and history the have become one of the brands that control the trends in fashion.
If you´re interested in architecture this museum is definitely a go to. Its outer structure is a combination of old and new modern buildings which make a great contrast and makes them visually attractive.
The inner show rooms where the exhibitions are presented create a phenomenal environment for you to open your mind and enjoy art. If you attend this museum you have to drink a coffee at their cafeteria, it has a vintage style which makes it a great spot for insta pictures.
Another highlight of this museum its the tower in which you´ll be able to have the ideal viewpoint. If you are hungry in the tower you will be able to find a restaurant and a bar which are located in the sixth and seventh floor, its furniture complement its inner design and structure. The menu its fully traditional Italian with a rear selection of wines.
During your visit you should also visit the cinema which from my point of view is one of the areas in the museum that stands out the more. Its design is completely modern and futuristics, the seats are what attract more the eye of its visitors. The color of the seat are intense and appealing in comparison to its surroundings. The surroundings are all presented in black tones which makes it perfect for movie lovers to enjoy the films that the fondazione presents.
In the fondazione you will be able to find diferent kinds of expositions. You´ll find the one´s that are permanent which are four processo grottesco, Dan Flavin at chiesa rosas, atlas and Roberto Gober/Louise Bourgeois installation. The last one you´ll only be able to visit by buying an special admission ticket. So make sure you check fondazione prada web page so that you are aware of which are the current expositions and also learn a little bit more about the permanent so that when you arrive you already have an idea of what to expect and the type of art they are presenting.
For more info go to: http://www.fondazioneprada.org
Address: Largo Isarco, 2, 20139 Milano MI
Open Hours: M,W,T 10:00–19:00, F,S,S 10:00–21:00 Closed on Tuesday
Teléfono: 02 5666 2611
Armani Silos
Daniela Menchaca
The Armani/Silos museum is perfect for fashion lovers, its expositions take you back to decades of fashion history. Textile and fashion history is present throughout the whole museum captivating the public. Perfume and soft music can be enjoyed through the visit which only makes it more exciting and interesting as you walk by through the different rooms. Each room is decorated with different color lightning and music representing a different theme through the years Armani’s fashion. There is a room that is devoted mainly for ladies fashion wear. Cloth its shown as in catwalks, showing the extraordinary co-ordinates of jackets, pants and accessories all put together by Giorgio Armani. As you go to every room you have the option to watch a short film showing you decades of catwalks held by Armani itself.
At the end of the journey in the Armani Silos museum you can find a cafeteria in which you can enjoy a good lunch and a coffee. The small cafeteria with bleached wood tables its perfect for an enjoyable time on the terrace on a warm day. Pleasant service from the staff at all times making the Armani museum experience unforgettable.
The museum its located in via Bergognone, 40 in Milano, and tickets start at only 12 euros. The Armani/Silos museum it’s a must go will visiting Milano, especially for those who are in love with fashion
For more info go to:https://www.armani.com/silos/it/
Address: Via Bergognone, 40, 20144 Milano MI
Open Hours:W,T,F,S,S 11:00–19:00 Monday, Tuesday Closed
Telephone: 02 9163 0010
Palazzo Morando
Alex Huerta
If after a long day of shopping you’re still up for some culture, between the streets of Quadrilatero della moda you will find this little open door that leads to the enormous Palazzo Morando. Donated to the city of Milan in 1945 and mostly hosting Luigi Beretta’s private and personal collection of paintings, the Palazzo Morando is ideal if you want to learn more about the history of Milan as a city between the XVIII and XIX centuries; through its beautifully decorated walls you can see the different spots of the city and how they were developing trough time; just like the Duomo on the day they unveiled it, Porta Romana and its beautiful architecture, Porta Genova and its famous Navigli zone.
If you want to get to know Milano and its roots, know where everything began and be a more aware of its history and important events you definitely need to go to Palazzo morando. The experience is out of this world you will loose yourself in it’s walls and get to know a little bit more of the italian culture at the same time; also if you’re up to for a brunch you can go to their delicious coffee and have a nice meal in it’s inner garden.
Regardin this museum expenses, the entrance fee is free. From an outer look the cafeteria might look expensive but you can easily enjoy a full lunch with only €20. Also if you are in hurry this museum easily can be fully seen in aproximately an hour or so. So if you are looking to enrich your self in Milano history and have a good experience in a low budget and in a short period of time this is definitely the place to do so.
For more info go to: http://www.costumemodaimmagine.mi.it
Address: Via Sant’Andrea, 6, 20121 Milano MI
Open Hours: T,W,T,F,S,S 9:00–13:00 14:00–17:30 Mondays Closed
Arquitectonic style: Italian Baroque architecture
Telephone: 02 8846 5735
Corso Como 10
Miranda Viteri
If you are a fashion aficionado this place is a go to in the city. This museum is not conventional but it certainly has one of the most beautiful and real exhibitions you’ll see in Milano. Carla Sozzani is a recognized entrepreur and fotographer, she is sister of the late Franca Sozzani editor in chief of italian Vogue.
Galeria Carla Sozzani was opened on 1990, is located on the iconic street Corso Como 10. This galleria was created with Sozzani´s vision of raising awareness of photografic art of rarely seen images from well renowned names in the art and fashion industry as also new upcoming talents. “It has opened its doors to acclaimed masters and has become a cultural hub, a meeting space and a lab to experiment and be innovative.” (vogue italia)
The galeria is located inside Corso Como 10 compound. Inside you´ll find several amenities such as a cafe, a store, a hotel, and a beautiful terrace. This concept will make you fall in love. As told previously you´ll find corso como 10 cafe which is a cafe restaurant and bar with an open concept. It was created with the idea of letting flow the outer garden astetics of the structure with the inner interior design which makes it a perfect place to enjoy a cafe and take lots of pictures. You´ll also be able to find 3 Rooms Hotel, the inner design is inspire in the 20 and 21st century era. All of the rooms have a view to the garden and cafeteria. So if you´re looking for intimacy and privacy this hotel must be on your list. And last but not least the highlight of the galería apart of it´s beautiful exhibitions the terrace roof garden. This was created in 2010 as a part of its growing fenomena around the world. The roof garden has a beautiful mixture of it´s surroundings and the art that is presented. You won´t have enough of the view and the magnificent combination of colors and concepts.
For more info go to: http://fondazionesozzani.org
Address: Corso Como, 10, 20154 Milano MI
Open Hours: M,TU,F,S,S 10:30–19:30 W,TH 10:30–21:00
Telephone: 02 653531