The Museum of Italian Design at Triennale: new route open for Milano

The Museum of Italian Design at Triennale: new route open for Milano Design Week

Reinstalled in February 2026, the Museum of Italian Design is on view at Triennale Milano during Milano Design Week. The exhibition route, curated by Marco Sammicheli and Marilia Pederbelli with installation design by Roberto Giusti, features key objects from the museum's permanent collection.

The new arrangement places objects in dialogue with the cultural, industrial and social contexts in which they were designed and produced, offering both historical and contemporary perspectives on Italian design.

What to see

• 400 objects selected from the permanent collection, with no external loans;
• A chronological span from the late 1920s to 2005;
• A side timeline charting the history of Italian industry and material culture;
• Thematic sections highlighting recurring features of Italian design: decoration, graphic design, communication, attention to the person, and material research.

Accessibility and visitor services

The museum is designed to be welcoming and accessible: with advice from specialist organizations, a range of tools supports visitors with different needs.

• Easy to Read materials and enlarged text;
• Braille materials and tactile maps;
• Video content in Italian Sign Language (LIS) and International Sign (IS);
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), audio descriptions, and sensory kits and backpacks for adults and children.

Who it's for

The route is intended for a wide audience: design enthusiasts, students, families and visitors with special needs. The installation encourages reflection on the role of objects in daily life and on how design has shaped everyday behavior.

Practical information

The reinstallation was completed in February 2026 and the report is dated 15 April 2026. For information on opening times, tickets and guided visits, check the official Triennale Milano website.

Curators: Marco Sammicheli, Marilia Pederbelli. Installation design: Roberto Giusti.