Museo Civico di Storia Naturale di Milano

Museo Civico di Storia Naturale di Milano is Milan’s municipal natural history museum housing zoological, geological and paleontological collections used for public display and scientific study. The institution serves both exhibitions and educational programs.

Permanent displays typically include mounted mammals, fossil specimens, mineral collections and educational exhibits on natural history topics. Temporary exhibitions and school-oriented programs complement the permanent collections.

Founded in the 19th century as a civic institution to assemble natural history collections for study and display, the museum’s holdings grew through donations and scientific collecting. The museum continues to balance public exhibitions with research and conservation of specimens.

Situated within Milan, the museum is accessible by public transport and is commonly visited alongside other cultural sites in the city center.

Collections: Collections include zoology, paleontology and mineralogy with mounted mammals and specimens used for research and public education; check on temporary exhibitions and family programs.
Location tip: Located within the city of Milan; easily combined with other central attractions for a half-day city itinerary.

How to Get to Museo Civico di Storia Naturale di Milano #

The Museo Civico di Storia Naturale di Milano is in the Indro Montanelli gardens near Porta Venezia. Take Milan Metro line M1 to Porta Venezia (or Palestro) and walk about 5-10 minutes to the museum. It is also reachable by central city trams and on foot if you are already in Milan’s city centre.

Tips for Visiting Museo Civico di Storia Naturale di Milano #

Go on a weekday morning before school and family groups arrive to see the animal dioramas and mineral halls with fewer people in the galleries.
The museum sits beside the Giardini Pubblici (public gardens) and the civic planetarium-check planetarium show times and schedule both visits to make efficient use of your day.
Look for special temporary exhibitions and taxidermy/diorama rooms that are easy to miss if you follow only the main path; allow extra time to explore side rooms and cabinets.

Best Time to Visit Museo Civico di Storia Naturale di Milano #

Best visited on weekday mornings during spring or autumn to avoid school and holiday crowds at this indoor natural history museum.

Weekdays in shoulder seasons (best for low crowds)

March-May, September-November · 8-22°C (city average)

Weekday visits outside school holidays are generally the quietest - easier to view exhibits without crowds.

Summer (busier)

June-August · 20-31°C (city average)

Higher visitor numbers, especially families during school holidays; mornings are usually less crowded.

Winter (quietest)

November-February · −1-8°C (city average)

Fewer tourists and school trips; good time to visit if you prefer a quieter museum experience.

Weather & Climate near Museo Civico di Storia Naturale di Milano #

Climate

Museo Civico di Storia Naturale di Milano's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (994 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 72 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

JulyAugustJune

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

39°

Warmest Month

-12°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

-1° – 6°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

73 mm

Rainfall

0.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.1

UV Index

Low

9.0h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

1° – 9°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

56 mm

Rainfall

1.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

10.2h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

4° – 14°

72%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

71 mm

Rainfall

1.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

7° – 18°

72%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

85 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

13.4h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

12° – 22°

71%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

108 mm

Rainfall

1.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.4

UV Index

High

14.7h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

16° – 26°

70%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

80 mm

Rainfall

1.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

15.4h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).

85 Excellent

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Mild

24°C

Temperature

18° – 29°

65%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

71 mm

Rainfall

1.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

15.1h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).

83 Excellent

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

18° – 29°

66%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

94 mm

Rainfall

1.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.5

UV Index

High

13.9h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

14° – 24°

69%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

94 mm

Rainfall

1.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.0

UV Index

Moderate

12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (118 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

9° – 17°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

118 mm

Rainfall

0.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.5

UV Index

Low

10.8h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

4° – 10°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

81 mm

Rainfall

0.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.4h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

0° – 6°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

63 mm

Rainfall

0.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.6h daylight

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