Stepping into La Scala is entering a place where opera truly thrived and became one of the most celebrated forms of entertainment in the nineteenth century. Mythical composers such as Bellini, Rossini and Verdi created defining works connected to this house, and artists including Maria Callas and Luciano Pavarotti often considered it a second home.
The museum sits at the heart of that legacy, presenting a dense, atmospheric narrative of music, performance and cultural life. Visitors encounter rooms arranged to reflect different periods, displays that suggest the craft behind production, and visual material that evokes the glamour and gravity of opera. Exhibits include portraits, busts and a range of musical curiosities that help illuminate how scores, singers and staging combined to shape unforgettable evenings.
Whether you arrive curious about the art form or already passionate about opera, the museum rewards close attention. The layout and interpretative material invite reflection on artistic process and historical context, offering a rich, sensory introduction to La Scala’s enduring influence in Milan and beyond.
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