Museo del Novecento: four initiatives to engage with Milan

Museo del Novecento: new projects to engage the city

On 10 April 2026 the Museo del Novecento in Milan presented a set of initiatives aimed at connecting its collections and contemporary art practice with the urban environment. These actions anticipate the upcoming expansion into the second tower of the Arengario.

Goal: to redefine the museum as an open, evolving threshold that balances historic holdings with contemporary research and interventions.

• Contemporary installations: a new work by Diego Marcon is installed beneath the Soffitto Spaziale in Sala Fontana, deliberately positioned to interact with the city views and the historic collection.
• Quadreria rehang: the ground floor quadreria has been reorganized to highlight recent donations and strengthen the museum’s visual dialogue with the street.
• Bruno Munari focus exhibition: a project produced in collaboration with Corraini, dedicated to the influential designer and experimenter.
• Selection from the Spagna Bellora Collection: a curated rehang of works from this collection to enrich the permanent displays.

The museum director described the Novecento as a "threshold museum": a place that preserves contemplative engagement with its heritage while opening paths for contemporary research, including site-specific interventions by artists such as Maloberti, Remo Salvadori and Giuseppe Gabellone.

These initiatives aim to offer visitors a layered experience where historic works and contemporary projects together help read Milan’s visual landscape.

Practical note: the projects were announced on 10 April 2026. For opening times, ticketing and updates on the Arengario expansion, check the museum's official channels.