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Teatro La Scala Timings: Hours and More

This page lists the opening hours of the box office and the museum, along with last admission times, holiday hours and closures.

Teatro La Scala: Operating Hours

The box office and the museum keep separate hours.

The Box Office

Monday to Saturday: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Performance Evenings: The box office opens 2 hours before the start and stays open after the show begins, for tickets to that evening's performance only. For Filarmonica della Scala concerts it opens 1 hour before.

Teatro La Scala Museum:

Daily: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (Last admission at 5:00 PM)
Special Holiday Hours (Dec 24 & 31): 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM (Last admission at 2:30 PM)

Museum Closures: January 1 (New Year's Day), Easter, May 1 (Labor Day), August 15 (Ferragosto), December 7 (Saint Ambrose's Day), December 25 & 26.

La Scala Theater: Guided tour of the Theater and Museum

Highlights

Explore the historic Teatro alla Scala opera house.

Gain a deeper understanding through an engaging live guide.

Visit the museum featuring costumes, instruments, and artistic memorabilia.

Enjoy exclusive access to the stage area.

Hear stories of legendary composers and performances.

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Milan Cathedral, Last Supper, and La Scala: Admission + City Tour

Highlights

Discover Milan’s iconic landmarks such as the Gothic Duomo and the historic Castello Sforzesco.

Explore the elegant Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, a central meeting place filled with shops and cafés.

Access Teatro alla Scala’s theater and museum, learning about its rich opera history.

View Leonardo Da Vinci’s renowned artwork, The Last Supper, inside the Santa Maria delle Grazie church.

Enjoy comfortable transportation aboard an air-conditioned coach during the tour.

How Much Time To Spend At Teatro La Scala?

Allow about 45 to 60 minutes for the museum. That includes the view of the auditorium from the third-tier boxes, when no rehearsal or performance is under way. A guided tour of the theater lasts about 60 minutes.

Performance lengths vary by production, and each show's page gives the running time and intervals. Concerts last about 2 hours. La Scala advises arriving at least 20 minutes before curtain-up.

Frequently Asked Questions About Teatro La Scala Timings

What are the standard opening hours for the Museum?

The Museo Teatrale alla Scala is open every day from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with last admission at 5:00 PM. On December 24 and 31 it closes at 3:00 PM, and last admission is at 2:30 PM.

Is the Box Office open on performance evenings?

Yes. On performance evenings the box office opens 2 hours before the start and stays open after the show begins, but only for tickets to that evening's performance. For Filarmonica della Scala concerts it opens 1 hour before.

What time do performances usually start?

Start times vary by production. They appear on each performance's page, on your ticket, on the posters outside the theater and in the season program. Performances begin promptly, and La Scala advises arriving at least 20 minutes early.

Are there specific days when the venue is completely closed?

The museum is closed on January 1, Easter, May 1, August 15, and December 7, 25 and 26. On December 24 and 31 it closes at 3:00 PM. Performances follow the theater's calendar, so check the listing for your date.

When are the guided tours of the theater held?

Guided tours run at set times that change by date and language, and each lasts about 60 minutes. The ticket includes museum entry. The special guided tours are not suitable for children under 12 or visitors with walking difficulties.

What is the best time to view the auditorium from the Museum boxes?

The hall is visible only at certain times of day, and only when no rehearsal, performance or public event is taking place. The museum website lists the time slots when the view is available.

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