Mudec

I like the location and re-use of former industrial buildings, and the new structures that complement the old but the museum itself was a disappointment Visited the temporary and permanent areas and it was not interesting at all, and many of the temporary areas were empty. Quite a small museum Not sure why but entry was free (Friday 25 July 2025) so at least I didn’t waste money as well as time The highlight was the bistro/ restaurant, the food was superb. Price and quality was unbelievably good, especially when you consider it’s inside a museum. If I lived/ worked nearby then I’d visit this place only for the food - there is a separate entrance for this purpose Very few people were there when we visited, I think there were more staff (most of which were on their phones) than there were visitors I don’t recommend

A wonderful evening! Dinner at Enrico Bartolini al Mudec was a real highlight of my trip to Milan. It’s tucked away on the third floor of the Museo delle Culture, and the moment you step in, it feels calm and special—warm lighting, beautiful décor, and a relaxed but elegant vibe. I had the Mudec Experience tasting menu, and every dish was creative and beautifully presented. The standout for me was the risotto with red turnips and Gorgonzola “Evoluzione”—rich, creamy, and unlike anything I’ve had before. The langoustine and the Podolica beef were also unforgettable. The service was polished but friendly, and the wine pairings were excellent (though definitely a splurge). Overall, it’s the perfect place for a special occasion—refined without being stuffy, and a meal you’ll remember long after you leave

The building is amazing! Very nice modern and clean! Unfortunately the shows I have seen, sponsored by the City Of Milan were useless! I have visited both Travelogue and the Permanent Show. This is the perfect example that a nice box cannot change the terrible content in a better one I have never wasted my time like that

There are 3 expositions at the same time. One is temporary and dedicated to artweek Milano. The other two are permanent with free access. They represent a history of the city through the period of grand commerce, colonization, and the difficulties of the first part of the XX century.

MUDEC in Milan is a fantastic museum with unique and well-curated exhibitions. The architecture is modern and inviting, and it’s a great place to explore art and culture 😍

The free exhibitions (permanent collection) are fairly small, but they're nicely set up and thought out. Quite a lot of text to read about the history of Milan's role in trade from the 17th to 19th centuries, the influence of Chinese art and craft on the "chinoiserie" style, and Italy's participation in the colonization and divvying up of Africa - Libya and Ehtiopia. It's a dark part of all of Europe's past that should never be swept under the rug.

Museo delle Culture is quite simple and free to enter. It’s close to the Navigli area, so it’s worth a stop if there’s an interesting temporary exhibition. But for the permanent collection alone, I wouldn’t go out of my way

While the central entrance hall is really interesting with a nice, playful design, -the museum itself is not that great, the general collection is nice, but it’s small and not too cohesive. There’s just not enough to see or do. Admission is usually quick with no wait for the general collection, but temporary exhibitions may have some wait depending on the time and the exhibition. The general collection is free though, which is a plus, making it worthwhile enough if one is close enough or has the time, or just wants to check out the architecture of the place, which was the pull for me

This is a decent sized museum with a few separate buildings in the same campus. From the street you walk thru the gate running thru what looks to be an administrative building street-side. This opens up to a smallish courtyard area facing the main museum building with a minimalist front facade. To the right are a couple adjacent buildings with separate entrances to temporary exhibits. Walking into the main building there's a museum cafe immediately to the left of the entrance, which looked to be cafeteria style, with seating for about 50. Past this is a spacious lobby with ticket counters and help desk to the right. Tickets are free to the main collection but each special exhibit requires a different ticket. I found this a little confusing as there are 4-5 special exhibits ongoing which compose the majority of what there is to view, so having not done any research prior and not being familiar with these artists and their work, I just stuck with the main collection. There's not much to see here and I was a little put off by the staff bc they insisted I coat check my back pack before entering even the main collection though the museum was pretty empty and I literally saw them allow someone with a slightly smaller back pack in right in front of me. They are also sticklers for going in the order if the exhibit, goodness forbid if you want to back track a few rooms they tell you that's not the right way and that you should be going the other direction. It just didn't make the experience enjoyable.

My impression of this "salvage operation" of an industrial archeological site remains unchanged. It's very minimalistic. Way too much. Raw cement, glass and steel make up this uncomfortable concept, unpleasant to the eye and uncomfortable for the visitor. As you might have noticed, I changed my profile picture to one of Frida's self-portraits because I went to see her exhibition last Saturday. Almost all pictures and photos of this magnificent Artist were there. This made my day. Regretfully, the lack of benches or resting stops made it very uncomfortable for my 5 hernias. By the time I got out, I had to gulp down a couple of painkillers to keep going. Shalom (but not so much to the architects) :))