Triennale Milano at Milano Design Week 2026: exhibitions, projects and programme

Triennale Milano at Milano Design Week 2026: exhibitions and highlights

During Milano Design Week 2026 Triennale Milano hosts a rich exhibition programme focused on design and architecture. The programme includes monographic retrospectives, renewed museums displays and site-specific installations that map current trends in design practice.

Main exhibitions

• Barber | Osgerby. Alphabet – The first major retrospective in Italy dedicated to the London studio, tracing key projects from the 1990s to 2022 and highlighting long-term collaborations with Italian manufacturers.
• Museo del Design Italiano – A redesigned route through the permanent collection with about 400 objects from the 20th century to the 2000s, presented via thematic installations and a focus on accessibility.
• Andrea Branzi by Toyo Ito. Continuous Present – A large monographic exhibition curated with the perspective and installation concept by Pritzker Prize laureate Toyo Ito, featuring installations, drawings and a site-specific work linked to No Stop City.
• Lella and Massimo Vignelli. A Language of Clarity – A comprehensive retrospective displaying the Vignellis' graphic, product and interior design legacy.
• Casa Lana by Ettore Sottsass – Visit the historic house-installation and a new dedicated display in Sala Sottsass.
• Piano Parco exhibitions – Including "Nello spazio di un secolo. Rai Pubblicità, 100 anni di storia e oltre" and other institutional and corporate presentations.

Free and sponsored projects

The Triennale also hosts a selection of free exhibitions and brand projects that deepen specific themes of the week. Examples include:

• CASA ULTRAPIEGA (Anonima Castelli) – a project focused on foldable living solutions.
• The Eames Houses – A project by the Eames Office with the Charles & Ray Eames Foundation.
• Fredericia – A narrative of Danish design through the Fredericia brand.
• Continuum (Gebrüder Thonet Vienna) – an installation by Spalvieri & Del Ciotto.
• HYLEtech lab – Light in Matter – explorations on materiality and architecture.
• Frans Dijkmeijer: The Silent Pioneer – curated exhibition with a dedicated installation.

Public programme

Alongside exhibitions, Triennale runs a series of public events with international speakers. Notably, the lecture by Toyo Ito is scheduled for Monday 20 April at 11:00, connected to the Andrea Branzi exhibition.

Practical information

• Opening hours (20–26 April): 10:30 – 21:00 (last admission at 20:00).
• Tickets: single exhibition full price €16; reduced €11.50; daily pass for all Triennale exhibitions €25.
• Online discounts: €2 reduction per ticket for online purchases.
• Student policies: specific shows may offer special rates or free entry for students—check conditions when booking.

With this programme Triennale Milano consolidates its role as a reference point for contemporary design, combining historical collections, international research and experimental projects. Check the official Triennale channels for the latest updates on bookings and schedules before planning your visit.