The gentleman that the museum is named for collected all sorts of stuff, including porcelain, clocks, navigational instruments, and jewelry, but the collections have been added to by donations from other wealthy Milanese. The clock and watch collection was a lot of fun. This watch has a rock crystal shell.
The armory was pretty fun too. A set designer from La Scala designed the most recent renovation, replacing another set designer's original vision.
The best room was probably the study of Gian Giacomo. It's one of the few rooms that totally survived the WWII bombings. It's got an oriental fantasy flare. Lots of personal possessions, including a bust of his mother, and modern stained glass windows. Very cool.
I would highly recommend the museum, and the free audio guide, even with its issues, was pretty informative. Go for it!
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