Milan's lunch break museums expand to Castello Sforzesco

Milan's municipal museums have been successfully offering guided tours during lunch hours, and this autumn the initiative expands to the Castello Sforzesco. Starting September 10, 2025, every Wednesday from 1:00 to 1:30 PM until December 17, visitors with a museum ticket can join expert-led tours. The program includes the Civic Archaeological Museum, the Museum of the Risorgimento, and the Castello Sforzesco. Highlights include a tour on Magna Graecia antefixes by archaeologist Federica Giacobello (September 10), a session on military accessories by curator Ilaria Torelli (September 17), and a botanical walk in the castle moats by botanist Gabriele Galasso (September 24). Later tours cover Japanese musical instruments, heraldic insignia, and wartime Milan. The Poldi Pezzoli Museum has launched a similar initiative called Quality Time, offering free guided activities from September, including family games, writing workshops, and drawing sessions.