This world famous opera house rests on the site of the Church of Santa Maria alla Scala, its namesake. The Museum provides a wealth of mementos from the opera house dedicated to the nation’s beloved composers and performers. These include Rossini, Puccini and Toscanini. Two halls are devoted to Verdi alone and contain memorabilia such as the spinet on which he learnt to play, hand-written scores and the baton given to him after the momentous reception of Aida.
Address: Largo Ghiringhelli 1, Piazza della Scala. The Theatre Museum will be housed in the Palazzo Busca, 71 Corso Magenta overlooking Piazza di Santa Maria delle Grazie, during renovations
Telephone: (02) 8879 2473.