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Milan Natural History Museum

55 Corso Venezia, Milano, Lombardia

Description

The Milan Natural History Museum (Museo Civico di Storia Naturale di Milano) is housed in a neo-Gothic building in the Indro Montanelli Garden, near the historic city gate of Porta Venezia. It consists of over 20 halls and dozens of dioramas arranged in 5 sections: Palaeontology with fossils of plants and animals (incl. dinosaurs), Invertebrates (spiders, molluscs and arthropods), Vertebrates with many taxidermized animals and skeletons (incl. a 12m sperm whale), the origins of humans from early primates to Homo sapiens; and Mineralogy.

Access & Transport

The museum is next to the Palestro metro station (1), at the south-eastern corner of the Indro Montanelli Garden. Metro and train station Porta Venezia (1) is only 300m away as well.

Instructions & Recommendations

Reservations are strongly recommended to avoid waiting. Due to capacity limitations, entry to visitors without bookings cannot be guaranteed on peak days such as Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. You can pre-purchase your ticket on vivaticket.it.

Meta review

Online reviewers are mostly in agreement: although not world class by any means and lacking in interactive exhibits, the dioramas and content are perfect for children with the added benefit of being next to a park. The main drawback for non-Italian visitors is the lack of systematic English translation.

Environmental & Social

Positive from a social perspective by helping spread culture. Marginal environmental impact (electricity)

Conclusion

The NHM is one of the best cultural choices in Milan for families. There are plenty of dioramas and other impressive exhibits covering a wide range of topics and pricing is reasonable.

Key positive

Family friendly activity

Affordable admission fees

Educational and some impressive fossils

Key negative

Lack of English translation

Suitability

Suitable for all ages and accessible for visitors with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

June 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Last admission 1h before closing. Closed on 01 Jan, Easter Monday, 01 May, 25 Dec

av. transport time:0h 20m

est. visit time:1h 30m

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
Free admission after 14h on 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month + every first Sunday of the month
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€3
Adult
18 - 64
€5
Child
3 - 17
€0
Infant
0 - 2
€0
Reduced price of 3€ for EU citizens aged 18-125

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