Proposal to Turn Milan's San Siro Stadium into Contemporary Art Museum

A proposal by critic and curator Antonio Grulli suggests converting Milan's historic Giuseppe Meazza stadium into a contemporary art museum modeled on London's Tate Modern. The stadium, opened in 1926 in the San Siro district, has been owned by the municipality since 1935 and underwent expansions including a third ring for the 1990 FIFA World Cup. After years of debate, Inter and Milan acquired the stadium and surrounding areas in November 2025 for about €197 million, with plans to build a new 71,000-seat stadium nearby (construction 2027-2031). The old stadium will be partially preserved, retaining the second ring and expansion structures. Grulli's idea, highlighted by architecture blog Urbanfile, envisions using the stadium's helical towers and vast interior spaces for monumental installations and outdoor sculptures. The conversion would avoid demolition costs but require significant investment. The proposal revives discussion about the site's future amid ongoing environmental assessment.