MUSA, the Museum of Anthropological Sciences for Human Rights, opens in Milan
In Milan, the Museum of Anthropological Sciences for Human Rights (MUSA) has been inaugurated, showcasing one of the largest skeletal collections globally, housed at the University of Milan. Coordinated by Cristina Cattaneo and supported by Fondazione Cariplo, Fondazione Isacchi Samaja Onlus, and Terre des Hommes, the museum features the Labanof Anthropological Collection, which was acknowledged by Regione Lombardia in 2018 and comprises nearly 10,000 skeletons from Milan and Lombardy. Among its six sections is a tribute to the tragic migrant shipwreck off Libya in April 2015. Giovanni Fosti, President of Fondazione Cariplo, highlighted the museum's significance in promoting justice and social value. MUSA is situated at via Ponzio 7 and welcomes visitors from Tuesday to Saturday.
Key facts
- MUSA opened in Milan as the Museum of Anthropological Sciences for Human Rights.
- It is centered around the Labanof Anthropological Collection of nearly 10,000 skeletons.
- The collection was recognized by Regione Lombardia as a museum collection in 2018.
- Cristina Cattaneo coordinates the museum; she is a professor of Legal Medicine and Anthropology.
- MUSA is supported by Fondazione Cariplo, Fondazione Isacchi Samaja Onlus, and Terre des Hommes.
- The museum has six sections including one on the 2015 migrant shipwreck (Missione Melilli-il Barcone).
- Artwork 'Verità Nascoste' by IED students adorns the facade.
- MUSA is located at via Ponzio 7, Milan, open Tuesday to Saturday.
Entities
Artists
- Paolo Eccher
- Clara Panainte
- Lara Montresor
Institutions
- MUSA
- University of Milan
- Fondazione Cariplo
- Fondazione Isacchi Samaja Onlus
- Terre des Hommes
- Labanof
- Regione Lombardia
- Superintendence of Archaeological Heritage
- Municipality of Milan
- Milan Public Prosecutor's Office
- ATS
- Istituto Europeo di Design
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Lombardy
- Libya
- Città Studi
- via Ponzio 7