Milan seeks ideas to repurpose unused spaces in two civic museums
The Municipality of Milan has initiated a public call for proposals aimed at transforming unused areas within the historic civic museums of Palazzo Morando and Palazzo Moriggia. Since its donation in 1945, Palazzo Morando has been home to the Costume, Fashion and Image collection, which has occupied 300 square meters for public services, including a café, while requiring museum-related activities. Palazzo Moriggia, established in 1775 and housing the Museo del Risorgimento since 1950, offers 180 square meters for a café and two terrace units, with 30% designated for museum use. Proposals will be accepted until February 28, 2026. Budget Councillor Emmanuel Conte and Culture Councillor Tommaso Sacchi highlighted the importance of innovative and sustainable approaches.
Key facts
- Milan municipality launched a public call for ideas to valorize unused spaces in Palazzo Morando and Palazzo Moriggia.
- Palazzo Morando was donated by Countess Lydia Caprara Morando Attendolo Bolognini in 1945.
- Palazzo Morando has housed the Costume, Fashion and Image collection since 2010.
- Palazzo Moriggia was built in 1775 for Marquis Giovanni Battista Moriggia, designed by Giuseppe Piermarini.
- Palazzo Moriggia has housed the Museo del Risorgimento since 1950.
- Palazzo Moriggia served as Ministry of War and Ministry of Foreign Affairs during Napoleonic era.
- Palazzo Moriggia was partially destroyed by WWII bombings and rebuilt by the city after donation by Rosa De Marchi.
- Call open until February 28, 2026; proposals are consultative and non-binding.
Entities
Artists
- Giuseppe Piermarini
Institutions
- Comune di Milano
- Palazzo Morando
- Palazzo Moriggia
- Museo del Risorgimento
- Civiche Raccolte Storiche
- Museo Bagatti Valsecchi
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Quadrilatero della Moda
- Brera
- Via Borgonuovo