Triennale Milano at Design Week 2026: exhibitions, installations and

Triennale Milano at Design Week 2026: highlights

From 20 to 26 April 2026, Triennale Milano takes part in Milan Design Week with a varied program of exhibitions, site-specific installations and permanent collection displays. Events are spread across indoor spaces, the Sala Sottsass and the garden, with both free and ticketed entries.

Main installations and projects

• CASA ULTRAPIEGA (Anonima Castelli) – a garden installation that showcases the production logic of the ULTRAPIEGA seat, highlighting tension elements and aluminium modules to reveal the manufacturing process.
• The Eames Houses (Eames Office) – archive materials, film footage and scale models of Charles and Ray Eames' homes, accompanied by the new Eames Pavilion System developed with Kettal, featuring life-size modular units accessible to visitors.
• Partner contributions – initiatives by Fredericia, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna, HYLEtech and Kvadrat offering installations and dialogues with the museum archive.

Retrospectives, collections and exhibition routes

Notable retrospectives include a show dedicated to Edward Barber | Jay Osgerby. The Italian Design Museum displays over 400 pieces from its permanent collection (ticketed entry; free access for students in line with museum policies). Additional exhibitions focus on Andrea Branzi, Lella and Massimo Vignelli and a free presentation on Don Bronstein.

Outdoor spaces, services and collateral events

The Giardino Giancarlo De Carlo provides a resting space between exhibitions and houses the Cucina Triennale café-restaurant. On the Piano parco the exhibition "In the space of a century. Rai Pubblicità: 100 years of history and beyond" charts the evolution of Italian visual communication through archival objects and materials.

Workshops and educational events

• HYLEtech Lab: Light in Matter – workshops and panel discussions on atmosphere and sustainability featuring international architects.
• Spaces dedicated to designers and researchers with generative installations interacting with archival material.

Visitor tips

• Check opening hours and access conditions for each exhibition before visiting; some shows are free while others require a ticket.
• Use free exhibitions to plan a flexible route within the venue.
• Students: verify eligibility for free entry to the Italian Design Museum.
• Location: Viale Emilio Alemagna, 6, Milan. Expect larger crowds on peak days of the Design Week.

Triennale Milano's program for Design Week 2026 offers both historical perspectives and practical insights into contemporary design through educational installations, consultable archives and spaces for public exchange.