ADI Design Museum at Fuorisalone 2026: exhibitions, installations and

ADI Design Museum at Fuorisalone 2026: what to see

For Milan Design Week 2026, the ADI Design Museum presents a program of exhibitions, installations and talks that explore contemporary design and its ties to craft, technology and landscape. The museum is located at Piazza Compasso d’Oro 1, Milan and hosts exhibitions throughout the Design Week.

Highlights

• XXIX Compasso d’Oro 2026 – Exhibition of the finalists competing for the prestigious award: an overview of current design practices and innovations. (Specific opening mentioned for the exhibition: 15 April, ticket €15).
• bit by bit by Haruka Misawa – The designer's first solo show in Italy, focused on subtle variations and close observation. Free entry.
• Heritage Reimagined, SOBAN by Seoul Design Foundation – A contemporary reinterpretation of Seoul's traditional living culture, combining craft techniques and digital fabrication. Free entry.
• Oluce, 80 years of light in Milan by Francesco Rota – A visual narrative celebrating the creative heritage of the lighting company. Free entry.
• Evolutionary Design, the Shape of Wonder by CHICCO – A project reflecting on design that adapts to childhood growth. Free entry.

Installations and site-specific works

• ICOSAEDRO by Mario Botta – A wooden architecture from Trentino inspired by Le Corbusier's Cabanon, designed to dialogue with alpine landscape and the museum garden. Free entry.
• GOOD DESIGN CITIES by Massimiliano Mandarini – An installation imagining sustainable, biophilic cities, accompanied by talks and discussions.
• VESPA – 80 years of an icon by Piaggio – Display featuring historical and anniversary Vespa models, illustrating an Italian design icon.

Events and book presentations

• Book presentation: Jeong: The Spirit of Korean Craft and Design – Conversation with author Hyo Jung Lee. April 20, 11:00. Free entry.
• DBEW Design Award 2026 – Award ceremony and round table with the international jury. April 21, 10:00. Free entry.
• The Moka Pot Masters (Le caffettiere dei maestri) – Presentation with Giulio Iacchetti and guests. April 26, 11:00. Free entry.
• Light from Italy. From Fattori to Morandi – Catalogue presentation. April 26, 18:00. Free entry.

Practical information

Dates: April 20 – April 26, 2026

Opening hours: 10:30 – 21:00

Location: ADI Design Museum, Piazza Compasso d’Oro 1, Milan

Tickets: many installations and talks are free; some special exhibitions (e.g. the Compasso d'Oro exhibition) require a paid ticket. Check the museum's official channels for updated schedules and bookings before your visit.

Tips: arrive ahead of peak hours during Design Week, consult the event schedule to join talks and presentations, and allow enough time to see both temporary exhibitions and outdoor installations.