La Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea holds Italy's largest collection of 19th- and 20th-century art, with roughly 20,000 works spanning Neoclassicism to the contemporary. Founded in 1883, it has occupied the monumental Palazzo delle Belle Arti, designed by Cesare Bazzani for the 1911 International Exhibition, since 1915. Highlights include Canova's colossal Hercules and Lichas, Klimt's The Three Ages of Woman, and Van Gogh's L'Arlesienne, alongside works by Modigliani, Balla, de Chirico, Monet, Cezanne and Pollock.
Visitor Information
- How much does La Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea (GNAM) cost?
- Standard adult admission to La Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea (GNAM) is €15. EUR 2 for ages 18-25; free under 18 and on the first Sunday of each month. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
- What are the opening hours of La Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea (GNAM)?
- La Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea (GNAM) is open Tuesday-Sunday 09:00-19:00 (last entry 18:00); closed Mondays, 1 Jan, 1 May and 25 Dec.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
- Where is La Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea (GNAM)?
- La Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea (GNAM) is located at Viale delle Belle Arti 131, 00197 Roma RM, Italy, in the Pinciano (Villa Borghese) area of Rome. The nearest stations are Tram 3 & 19 - Galleria d'Arte Moderna (at the entrance), Tram 3 & 19 - Thorvaldsen, Metro Line A - Flaminio (about 1.3 km).
- What can I see at La Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea (GNAM)?
- Italy's foremost modern art museum: Canova marbles, Klimt, Van Gogh and Pollock in a grand Belle Arti palace beside Villa Borghese. Current highlights include Max Peiffer Watenphul. Pittore del Bauhaus, Artista alla GNAMC. Marinella Senatore: protagonista 2026, Antonio Canova - Hercules and Lichas.
- Do I need to book La Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea (GNAM) in advance?
- Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
- When is the best time to visit La Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea (GNAM)?
- Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.