Triennale Milano: exhibitions to see during Milan Design Week 2026

Triennale Milano: exhibitions to see during Milan Design Week 2026

Triennale Milano remains a key destination for visitors during Milan Design Week, offering a concentrated programme of exhibitions that span design, architecture and the history of the field.

Practical information

• Location: Triennale Milano, Viale Alemagna 6
• Opening hours: 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM (last entry 8:00 PM)
• Main MDW period: April 20–26, 2026
• Tickets: full price €16, reduced €11.50, students €8. Day pass for all Triennale exhibitions: €25. Online purchases receive a €2 discount per ticket.

Key exhibitions

• Andrea Branzi by Toyo Ito. Continuous Present

  A monographic exhibition exploring Andrea Branzi’s work through an installation by Toyo Ito & Associates. The layout links installations, objects, drawings and photographs, highlighting themes such as No Stop City and Branzi’s long connection with Triennale. Running from March 19 to October 4, 2026.

• Barber | Osgerby. Alphabet

  A retrospective on the London studio of Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, presented chronologically to trace their evolution and collaborations, especially with Italian producers. Free entry; on until September 6, 2026.

• Lella and Massimo Vignelli. A Language of Clarity

  An extensive survey of the Vignellis’ work across design, graphic design and interiors, featuring materials from international archives. Open from March 25 to September 6, 2026.

• Ettore Sottsass

  An exhibition in the Sala Sottsass alongside the reinstallation of Casa Lana, Sottsass’s 1960s interior project. Access with a dedicated ticket for Casa Lana and the Sottsass display; on show from March 31, 2026.

• Museo del Design Italiano

  The museum’s collection features around 400 emblematic objects of Italian design, exhibited in dialogue with temporary shows and projects.

Free projects during MDW

From April 20 to 26, Triennale hosts several free installations and projects focused on architecture and design, including:

• CASA ULTRAPIEGA
• The Eames Houses
• Fredericia: a chronicle of Danish design
• Continuum HYLEtech lab
• Light in Matter – variations on architectural themes
• Frans Dijkmeijer: The Silent Pioneer

Visiting tips

• Plan your route: if you aim to see multiple shows, the day pass allows access to all exhibitions.
• Buy tickets online: to save and avoid queues.
• Check individual schedules: some shows may have special events or restricted access.
• Time needed: allow at least half a day for the main exhibitions; a full day if you include the projects and the Museo del Design Italiano collection.

During Milan Design Week 2026, Triennale Milano presents a diverse portrait of contemporary and historical design: monographic shows, archival displays and site-specific projects that together map the field’s past and present.