La Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea (GNAM)

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Artista alla GNAMC. Marinella Senatore: Protagonista 2026

GNAMC's Artist of the Year turns the entrance hall into a year-long participatory lab, with 40+ works including four monumental 'Theatre of Commons' tapestries, drawings and a light sculpture.

Now showing28 Apr – 31 Dec€17

Luigi & Iango. Corpi speciali

Over 200 photographs by fashion duo Luigi & Iango exploring the body as a surface for desire, conflict, vulnerability and transformation, examining identity and the human figure in contemporary visual culture.

Now showing13 Oct – 29 Nov€17

De Chirico e la Metafisica

Ten loans by Giorgio de Chirico shown with the gallery's Metaphysical collection, plus architectural drawings and photographs that read Rome as a "metaphysical city".

Now showing20 Oct – 21 Mar 2027€17

La donazione Ennio Calabria

Ennio Calabria's 1992 "Ambiguità dell'intravisto. Donna e mare", donated to the collection, shown with three other large canvases by the Nuova Figurazione painter.

Now showing27 Oct – 29 Nov€17

Marina Abramović: Historical Works and Transforming Energy

Marking the artist's 80th birthday, an expanded version of the Venice Biennale show pairing historical performance works (Imponderabilia, Balkan Baroque, The Artist is Present) with a selection of her Transitory Objects. Curated by Shai Baitel and Andrea Tarsia.

Upcoming18 Nov – 4 Apr 2027€17

Permanent Collections

Antonio Canova, Hercules and Lichas

Canova's colossal marble (1795-1815) freezes Hercules at the peak of fury, hurling the boy Lichas into the sea, the first of the sculptor's giant groups and a centrepiece of the Neoclassical halls.

Permanent collection€17

Gustav Klimt - The Three Ages of Woman

Gustav Klimt's golden 1905 masterpiece The Three Ages of Woman, juxtaposing infancy, youth and old age, acquired by the gallery in 1911 and among its best-loved works. Was on loan to Palazzo Bonaparte until 23 August 2026; should now be back on view at GNAMC.

Permanent collection€17

Giacomo Balla - Madwoman (La pazza)

La pazza (Madwoman, c. 1905) by Futurist pioneer Giacomo Balla, a piercing Divisionist portrait from the gallery's strong holdings of Italian modernism.

Permanent collection€17

Vincent van Gogh, The Gardener

Van Gogh's 1889 portrait of a young Provencal gardener, painted at Saint-Remy, is the finest Van Gogh in any Italian public collection, famously stolen and recovered in 1998.

Permanent collection€17

Vincent van Gogh - L'Arlesienne (Madame Ginoux)

Vincent van Gogh's 1890 portrait L'Arlesienne (Madame Ginoux), painted at Saint-Remy after a drawing by Gauguin, the gallery's only Van Gogh and a visitor favourite. Currently on loan: to a Perugia exhibition until 27 September 2026, then to "Lei. Ritratti di donne" at Palazzo del Governatore, Parma, from 2 October 2026 to 8 March 2027. Not on view at GNAMC until then.

Permanent collection€17

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Museo Carlo Bilotti

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Galleria Borghese

Architecture11 min walk

MAM – Media Art Museum

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Art13 min walk

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Museo dell'Ara Pacis

Art16 min walk

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 €17. EUR 2 for EU citizens aged 18-25; EUR 10 same-day with a Galleria Borghese ticket; 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 area of Rome. The nearest stations are Tram 3 & 19 - Galleria d'Arte Moderna (at the entrance), Tram 3 & 19 - Thorvaldsen and 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 Antonio Canova, Hercules and Lichas, Artista alla GNAMC. Marinella Senatore: Protagonista 2026 and De Chirico e la Metafisica.

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.