
4.5 ·
Step into the Milan Natural History Museum, housed in a 19th-century building. Walk past dinosaur skeletons, rare preserved animals and sparkling minerals, a good fit for curious kids and adults alike.
Full description
The Milan Natural History Museum fills a 19th-century building with mineral collections, fossils, skeletons and preserved animals arranged in lifelike displays. Reviewers highlight the dinosaur section and the first floor, where numerous rare animals are presented in natural-looking scenes, as well as the mineral exhibition.
It is a strong pick for families, though a few visitors note that English descriptions are missing in some areas. Booking is recommended, and about 90 minutes suits most visits.
The museum closes on Mondays and runs through the afternoon on other days.
The Milan Natural History Museum fills a 19th-century building with mineral collections, fossils, skeletons and preserved animals arranged in lifelike displays. Reviewers highlight the dinosaur section and the first floor, where numerous rare animals are presented in natural-looking scenes, as well as the mineral exhibition.
It is a strong pick for families, though a few visitors note that English descriptions are missing in some areas. Booking is recommended, and about 90 minutes suits most visits.
The museum closes on Mondays and runs through the afternoon on other days.
Duration
1h30
Best time
morning, lunchtime or afternoon
Intensity
Moderate walking
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Reviews
Interesting and engaging museum although most information is in Italian. We loved the minerals where we spent most of the time. Pricing of 5€ per ticket is moderate and definitely worth it.
Anastasia B
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