Art Museum

ADI DESIGN MUSEUM

Milan (MI)
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The ADI Design Museum in Milan promotes design culture on a national and international level through the permanent exhibition of the Compasso d'Oro collection - a historical memory of Italian design from 1954 to the present day - and the realisation of thematic exhibitions dedicated to contemporary design, often the protagonists of international tours in Europe, Asia and the United States.

It is a dynamic museum and cultural centre oriented towards contemporaneity and research, with the aim of playing an active role in the global museum network. A place capable of transcending the traditional boundaries of cultural centres, opening up to the complexity of the globalised world and creating connections between design, business, fashion, architecture, art, science and technology.

Situated in Piazza Compasso d'Oro, between the Garibaldi, Sarpi and Cimitero Monumentale areas, the museum is located in a former industrial area of high architectural and urban planning value, recently involved in a major urban redevelopment project. The ADI Design Museum is fully integrated into the urban and cultural fabric of the city.

Thanks to a narrative and inclusive approach, the museum appeals to a wide and diverse audience: not only experts and enthusiasts, but also those approaching the world of design for the first time. The content is designed to be accessible and stimulating, offering an engaging and participatory cultural experience.

The museum is cashless: tickets can only be purchased electronically, online or directly at the ticket office.

The experience is enriched by the presence of cultural mediators specially trained in the content of the exhibitions. Moreover, the museum is also a freely traversable city place: the inner gallery connects Via Ceresio to Via Bramante and is a meeting and aggregation space. It houses a bistro, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and a bookshop of the Treccani publishing house, with an interesting editorial selection dedicated to design, architecture, art, travel and culture.


Hours:
Monday: 10:30 - 20:00
Tuesday: 10:30 - 20:00
Wednesday: 10:30 - 20:00
Thursday: 10:30 - 20:00
Friday: closed
Saturday: 10:30 - 20:00
Sunday: 10:30 - 20:00
NB: Information may vary. Always check the museum website for up-to-date times and fees.

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  • Full price ticket: €15.00
  • Reduced ticket: €12.00
Piazza Compasso d'Oro 1 Milan (MI)

Exhibitions in this location

ISAO HOSOE. The Design Trickster

ISAO HOSOE. The Trickster of Design explores the eclectic and visionary creative journey of Isao Hosoe (1942-2015), aerospace engineer...
ADI DESIGN MUSEUM
Milano (MI)
16.09.2025 - 12.10.2025

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