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Archaeological Museum of Milan

15 Corso Magenta, Milano, Lombardia

Description

The Archaeological Museum of Milan (Civico Museo Archeologico di Milano) collections relate to the history of Mediolanum (ancient Milan founded in the 4th century BC), Etruscan and Ancient Greece civilizations, the Early Middle Ages, and Gandhara's arts (located around the Peshawar and Swat River valleys). It is housed in two buildings, one of which is the ancient church of San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore with a polygonal tower and an inner cloister. Collections of the museum from prehistoric and Egyptian civilisations are housed at the Castello Sforzesco Museum.

Access & Transport

The museum is located 300m south of the Sforza Castle along Corso Magenta and via Nirone. Tram station 'C.so Magenta Via Nirone' (16, 19) is almost next to it and the Cairoli (M1) and Cadorna stations (trains, M1, M2) are less than 5mins walk away.

Instructions & Recommendations

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Meta review

Not in the usual shortlist of place to see for travellers to the city but online reviews are consistently positive; though not necessarily excited... The museum is described as interesting, well organized (with English translations), extremely good value but only really compelling for those with a noted interest in archaeology.

Environmental & Social

Minor environment impact to run the museum (electricity). Positive from a social perspective by helping spread culture and preserving the archaeological artefacts

Conclusion

The Archaeological Museum is another excellent cultural attraction in Milan that will allow travellers and residents alike to learn and see more about an earlier historical period than the one on display in the historical center of the city and all its monuments.

Key positive

A lot of visit-worthy artefacts on display

Cheap / free entrance

Nice building

Key negative

None

Suitability

Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility. Best for adults and children >14yrs old to properly appreciate the historical and artistic aspects

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

June 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Last ticket sale is 1h before closing time

av. transport time:0h 15m

est. visit time:1h 15m

Regulated hours

Monday -

Tuesday10:00 - 17:30

Wednesday10:00 - 17:30

Thursday10:00 - 17:30

Friday10:00 - 17:30

Saturday10:00 - 17:30

Sunday10:00 - 17:30

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€3
Adult
18 - 64
€5
Child
3 - 17
€0
Infant
0 - 2
€0
Free admission every first Sunday of the month. Price for EU citizens aged 18-25 is €3

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