MAXXI - National Museum of 21st Century Art in Rome is an award-winning museum of contemporary art, architecture and design managed by the Italian ministry of cultural heritage. The collection encompasses 2 museums: the MAXXI Art museum and the MAXXI Architecture museum and features permanent and rotating exhibits. The permanent collection grows through direct acquisitions, commissions, competitions, awards and permanent loans.
The museum was designed by architect Zaha Hadid after she won an international design competition. Of her five submitted designs, one was chosen and today sits on the site of a former military barracks, even incorporating parts of it.
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What are the highlights of MAXXI - National Museum of 21st Century Art in Rome?
The MAXXI Art and Architectural Collections span the 20th and 21st centuries. The art collection consists of more than 400 works of contemporary art from all over the world, but with a focus on Italian experiences. You will see paintings, installations, photography, sculpture and multimedia presentations representing artists like Alighiero Boetti, William Kentridge, Mario Merz, Francesco Clemente and Gerhard Richter, among others.
The architectural museum showcases designers such as Carlo Scarpa, Enrico Del Debbio, Pier Luigi Nervi, Paolo Solieri, Giancarlo De Carlo, Superstudio and others. Photographers like Olivo Barbieri, John Davies, Armiin Linke and others are also on display.
What else is good to know about MAXXI - National Museum of 21st Century Art in Rome?
The museum asks that visitors silence their mobile devices. Food and drinks are prohibited in the exhibition halls, as are animals except for guide dogs. Smoking, likewise, is prohibited. Any large objects like umbrellas, hats and large bags must be left in the cloakroom. The museum is fully accessible, with all areas reached by ramps and dedicated lifts. Wheelchairs can be reserved by calling two days in advance.
You can explore the museum by yourself, or take a guided tour. After your visit, a café on-site allows for food and drinks, and a gift shop lets you buy souvenirs.
MAXXI - National Museum of 21st Century Art in Rome
Ubicación: Via Guido Reni, 4a, 00196 Roma RM, Italy
Teléfono: +39 (0)6 320 1954
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