Milan · Duomo and the centre
La Scala Museum
A small museum beside the opera house, with portraits, costumes and instruments from the history of the theatre. When there is no rehearsal, the ticket lets you look into the auditorium from the boxes.
- 1 h
- €12
- Booking: not needed
- Duomo and the centre
Data checked on October 5, 2026
The museum belongs to one of the best known opera houses and collects objects from its history. You pass through rooms of busts, paintings, theatre models, costumes and period instruments. The ticket also gives a look at the auditorium from the third order of boxes when the hall is free.
What to look for
- The view of the auditorium from the third tier boxes
- Portraits and busts of composers and singers
- Costumes and period instruments
- Theatre models and documents
Opening hours
| Monday | 9:30 am–5:30 pm | last entry 5:00 pm |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:30 am–5:30 pm | last entry 5:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am–5:30 pm | last entry 5:00 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30 am–5:30 pm | last entry 5:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:30 am–5:30 pm | last entry 5:00 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–5:30 pm | last entry 5:00 pm |
| Sunday | 9:30 am–5:30 pm | last entry 5:00 pm |
Open every day from 9:30 to 17:30, last admission at 17:00. Closed on 7, 25 and 26 December, 1 January, Easter, 1 May and 15 August. On 24 and 31 December it closes at 15:00.
Source: Museo Teatrale alla Scala, checked October 5, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket €12. Children aged 6 and under, disabled visitors and guides enter free. Reduced tickets are for ages 6 to 18, students and seniors aged 65 and over.
Getting there
Take M1 or M3 to Duomo and walk through the Galleria to Piazza della Scala, where the museum entrance is at the side of the theatre.
Tip
Check the box view first: it is only open when there is no rehearsal, performance or event in the theatre. Weekday mornings are the quietest.