I visited the PRADA museum.
It’s located in Milan, Italy. From the Metro M3 line “Lodi T.i.b.b.” station, it’s a little over 10 minutes on foot. It’s an incredibly vast area.
I walked from the subway station. This is a photo of the exterior.Once inside, you’ll be amazed by the sheer size of the grounds.Ticket officeTickets are 15 euros per adult. One of the two tickets is a timed-entry pass for “HAUNTED HOUSE.”A map of the entire venue was embedded in the floor. The orange section marks the ticket office.The men’s restroom next to the underground cloakroom. “Wait — no urinal?” — you might be momentarily confused. *The green wall on the left is a Western-style private stall.Starting with the “WHETHER LINE” exhibition by Lizzie Fitch and Ryan TrecartinThe day I visited, it was uncrowded and I could take my time.Video workA vast, gymnasium-like spaceThe elevator of the Torre building, completed in 2018, offers a magnificent view — but it’s a bit scary for anyone afraid of heights.The mushroom-hanging-from-the-ceiling room. A work by Carsten Höller.The upper floors feature high ceilings and glass windows with sweeping views.A pleasant view of Milan
Damien Hirst’s monumental piece is astonishing.
Damien Hirst’s grand work《The Last Judgement》Flies and resin on canvas, 2002
Fliesand resin on canvas — what a phrase (lol).
Flies …Michael HeizerJeff Koons《Tulips》1995–2004Carla AccardiThe grounds are simply vast.Mona Hatoum 《Remains of the day》 2014Lucio Fontana《Battaglia》1948The planting is stylish tooThe Cinema building has free admission. Multiple films were being screened.
Museum Shop (Biblioteca)
The selection isn’t especially extensive, but this museum shop feels like an entirely different world from the BAR next door.
A museum shop with refined interior design.Tom Sachs’s special edition, an “Edition 150” signed copy, was priced at 1,300 euros.Look closely and you’ll see that the cover uses PRADA leather. The photo shows a display copy.
Cafe / Bar
The cafe-bar “Bar Luce,” next to the museum shop within the grounds, was designed by film director Wes Anderson — the mind behind works like “The Grand Budapest Hotel.”
The atmosphere inside evokes memories of the film.
There is seating both indoors and on the terraceThe interior was wonderful
In Closing
The facility is simply enormous, and the visit takes you on a route through multiple buildings.
The PRADA museum’s collection features works by renowned artists, which naturally led me to think, “wow, they must be making serious money…”
Walking the vast grounds takes some stamina, and I wished I’d allotted more time to spend the whole day here.
Short on time, I wasn’t able to stop by “HAUNTED HOUSE.”
Museums in central Milan are wonderful too, but the luxurious atmosphere of the PRADA museum makes for a truly special experience.
