Experts' Choice Award Museo Del Novecento
What the experts agree on
Milan's 20th-century art museum occupies a historic Fascist-era palace with stunning Duomo views. The well-curated collection spans Futurism to Arte Povera, anchored by Pellizza da Volpedo's masterpiece Il Quarto Stato, displayed across compact but
Fodor's "Ascend a Guggenheim-esque spiral walkway to reach the modern art collection at this petite yet jam-packed collection." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "A shiny new contemporary art haven located in the converted Argenario palace... with one of Italy’s largest collections of twentieth century art." Full review
Let's Go "The Novecento museum provides a well-organized look at 20th-century art." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The Palazzo dell'Arengario houses the Museo del Novecento (20C museum), whose most famous exhibit is Il Quarto Stato by Giuseppe Pellizza da Volpedo (1901)." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Museo del Novecento (Museum of the 20th century) is a visual lesson in one century of Italian art history." Full review
Frommer's "The collection showcases Italian art from Futurist to the Arte Povera movement...one of the best things about this museum? The views of the Duomo and its piazza down below." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Overlooking the Piazza del Duomo, with fabulous views of the cathedral, is Mussolini's Arengario... it houses Milan's museum of 20th-century art." Full review
Time Out "Alternatively, you can pop down to the Museo del Novecento for some modern art, and from there get an overhead shot of the Duomo. Stunning."
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