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San Siro Stadium Museum and Tour
A tour of the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, home of AC Milan and Inter since the 1940s, with a museum of both clubs' shirts, trophies and memorabilia.
At a glance
- Type
- Stadium tour and football museum
- Area
- San Siro, Milan, Italy
- Official site
- sansiro.com
Good to know
- Guided or self-guided stadium tour
- Club museum
- Shop
Why we recommend it
The Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, known to everyone as San Siro, is one of the great football grounds of Europe, and a tour is a highlight of any trip to Milan for sports fans. It opened on 19 September 1926 and has been shared by AC Milan and Inter for decades, which makes it unusual among big stadiums. Its spiral access towers and the red roof girders added for the 1990 World Cup make it instantly recognisable, and in February 2026 it hosted the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
The tour takes you into areas you would not see on a match day. Depending on the day, the route usually includes the stands, with views across the vast bowl, as well as the players' areas and the edge of the pitch. The museum, opened inside the stadium in 1996, tells the story of both clubs through shirts, boots, trophies, photographs and artworks, including memorabilia of famous players from both sides of the city's rivalry.
San Siro's future is changing. In November 2025 the two clubs bought the stadium and the surrounding land from the city, and they plan to build a new stadium next door, designed by Foster + Partners and MANICA. Construction is expected to begin from 2027, with the clubs continuing to play at San Siro until the new ground is ready, so the current stadium remains open to visitors for now. It is an interesting time to see a building that has been at the centre of Italian football for a century.
Tours are restricted or unavailable on match days, concerts and other events, so check the official website and book in advance, especially at weekends. Allow around one and a half to two hours for the tour and museum. The visit suits families with football-mad children as well as adult fans, and there is a shop at the end. Much of the stadium involves stairs and ramps, so contact the operators ahead if you have mobility needs.
San Siro is in the west of the city, about 30 minutes from the centre. Take metro line M5 to San Siro Stadio, or tram 16 from the centre. Nearby, the San Siro racecourse is home to a large bronze horse inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's designs.
San Siro Stadium Museum and Tour FAQs
Can you tour San Siro?
Yes. Stadium tours with access to the museum run on most days, except during matches and events.
What does the museum show?
Shirts, trophies, boots, photographs and memorabilia from both AC Milan and Inter.
Do I need to book?
Booking in advance on the official website is recommended, especially at weekends.
Is San Siro being demolished?
The clubs bought the stadium in 2025 and plan a new one next door; they will keep playing at San Siro until it is ready, so tours continue for now.
How long does the tour take?
Allow about one and a half to two hours including the museum.
Can you tour on match days?
Tours are restricted or unavailable on match and event days, so check dates before you go.
How do I get there?
Take metro line M5 to San Siro Stadio or tram 16 from the centre.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, especially for young football fans, though the route involves stairs.