The Capuchin Museum of Milan was founded in 2001 out of the need to conserve, protect and enhance the vast heritage of cultural heritage of the Order of Capuchin Friars Minor of the Lombardy Province.

The first group of works had already reached the Provincial Archive of the Capuchin Friars Minor of Lombardy for various reasons such as the need for more adequate conservation, security and the closure of the convents.

At the same time, the opening of the Museum made it possible to present to the public the reality of the religious Order which, present in Lombardy since 1535, has been able to be appreciated by the population for its daily service among the people.

Through works of art (many still unpublished) the Museum presents the thought and activity of the Capuchins, the cultural and religious context in which they operated, inserted in broad paths of the tradition and history of Milan.

The offer of the permanent collection - which includes artists such as Jacopo Palma the Younger, Camillo Procaccini, Giandomenico Tiepolo, Guercino and artists of the Italian twentieth century such as Boccioni, Sironi, Carrà, De Pisis (...) accompanied by temporary exhibitions - continues the aim of preserving, studying and disseminating history, art and culture with the spirit that has always pervaded the activity of the Capuchin Friars Minor of Lombardy.
This is well expressed by the words of Fra Galdino, in the famous quote by Manzoni: "We are like the sea that receives from all sides and returns to distribute".
The works of art, heritage of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, are "returned" through the Museum so that everyone can enjoy them. For this reason, entry is, and always will be, free, once again relying on everyone's generosity to support the Museum's activities. Now, through art, the Capuchin friars continue to get closer and offer the possibility of a glimpse into Beauty.