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Exterior view of the Zaha Hadid-designed MAXXI museum in Rome

MAXXI - National Museum of 21st Century Arts

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MAXXI is Italy's first national museum dedicated to contemporary creativity, split into two divisions: MAXXI Art and MAXXI Architecture. Designed by Zaha Hadid and opened in 2010, its fluid, ribboning galleries won the RIBA Stirling Prize and sit among Rome's monumental wonders. The collection ranges across works by Maurizio Cattelan, Anish Kapoor, Gerhard Richter and William Kentridge, alongside major architectural archives from Carlo Scarpa, Aldo Rossi and Pier Luigi Nervi.

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ENTRATE TAKK: con-vivere installation by studio TAKK at MAXXI

ENTRATE TAKK: con-vivere

Barcelona and New York studio TAKK fills MAXXI's lobby with six mobile sculptural elements made of low-carbon and living materials, exploring new ways of coexistence.

Now showing20 Mar – 14 Feb 2027€15
Vitalita dell'architettura italiana 1946-2026 exhibition at MAXXI

Vitalita dell'architettura italiana 1946-2026

An 80-year survey of Italian architectural ideas, projects and visions, tracing eight decades of the Republic from the post-war years to contemporary practice and future scenarios.

Now showing29 May – 15 Nov€15
NATURE: Tatiana Bilbao Estudio, Campo aperto at MAXXI

NATURE: Tatiana Bilbao Estudio. Campo aperto

Mexican architect Tatiana Bilbao turns a MAXXI hall into a landscape to explore and inhabit, inspired by the Mesoamerican ball game and built for connection.

Now showing16 Oct – 7 Feb 2027€15
Sophie Calle retrospective at MAXXI

Sophie Calle: Matrimoni, Rotture e Funerali inclusi

Sophie Calle's first Rome retrospective spans more than forty years of work probing presence, absence and intimacy through photography and narrative.

Now showing16 Oct – 7 Feb 2027€15
MAXXI BVLGARI PRIZE 2026 exhibition at MAXXI

MAXXI BVLGARI PRIZE 2026

The fifth edition of MAXXI's prize supporting young artists in collaboration with Bvlgari; for the first time all three finalists (Chiara Bersani, Adji Dieye and Margherita Moscardini) are women, with the winning work joining the permanent collection.

Now showing6 Nov – 7 Mar 2027€15
Shirin Neshat, Do U Dare!, 2025, film still

Shirin Neshat: Do U Dare!

A trilogy of films and a series of photographs on identity, power and belonging, centred on activist and YouTuber Nasim Aghdam and the tensions of the American Dream.

Upcoming13 Nov – 10 Jan 2027€15
Nanda Lanfranco, self-portrait, 1976, Genova

Ordinare il mondo. L'Archivio di Nanda Lanfranco

The full archive of Genoese photographer Nanda Lanfranco, loaned to MAXXI in 2024, tracing her record of the international contemporary art scene from the 1970s to the 2000s.

Upcoming13 Nov – 28 Feb 2027€15
Gordon Matta-Clark exhibition at MAXXI

Gordon Matta-Clark

An interdisciplinary exhibition on Gordon Matta-Clark's radical architectural interventions and creative practice, from his experimental New York years to his influential work in Italy.

Upcoming13 Nov – 28 Feb 2027€15
extra MAXXI: Sensing the Future exhibition at MAXXI

extra MAXXI — Sensing the Future

Part of the "extra MAXXI" programme, pairing Futurist masterpieces by artists like Boccioni and Balla with contemporary works responding to their legacy of speed and simultaneity.

Upcoming25 Nov – 31 Jan 2027€15
Detail from Daido Moriyama, Pretty Woman (2017)

MAXXI Collection: Ritrovarsi

A display from the MAXXI Collection in Gallery 3, curated by Luigia Lonardelli, presenting works as small pieces of fabric to be sewn together, fragile yet monumental.

Upcoming4 Dec – 5 Sept 2027€15
Villaggio Olimpico di Roma, 1960

Il Villaggio Olimpico di Roma. Il mondo in 300.000 mq

Archive drawings and images of the 1960 Olympic Village, where athletes of many nations lived side by side, read as a case study in cultural diplomacy through sport.

Upcoming18 Dec – 25 Apr 2027€15
The Geopolitics of Architecture exhibition at MAXXI

FRONTIERE. The Geopolitics of Architecture

The exhibition examines how architects respond to global instability, redefining design's role and responsibilities amid contemporary geopolitical uncertainty.

Upcoming18 Dec – 25 Apr 2027€15

Plan Your Visit

Getting there

Via Guido Reni, 4A, 00196 Rome, Italy

Nearest station: Apollodoro (Tram 2), Flaminio (Metro Line A) and Reni/Flaminia (Bus 168, 910)

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue11:00–19:00
WedToday11:00–19:00
Thu11:00–19:00
Fri11:00–19:00
Sat11:00–19:00
Sun11:00–19:00

Admission

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Reduced 12 EUR; 14 EUR full / 11 EUR reduced online; free for under-18s and myMAXXI cardholders

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How much does MAXXI - National Museum of 21st Century Arts cost?
Standard adult admission to MAXXI - National Museum of 21st Century Arts is €15. Reduced 12 EUR; 14 EUR full / 11 EUR reduced online; free for under-18s and myMAXXI cardholders. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of MAXXI - National Museum of 21st Century Arts?
MAXXI - National Museum of 21st Century Arts is open Tue-Sun 11am-7pm; closed Mondays. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is MAXXI - National Museum of 21st Century Arts?
MAXXI - National Museum of 21st Century Arts is located at Via Guido Reni, 4A, 00196 Rome, Italy, in the Flaminio area of Rome. The nearest stations are Apollodoro (Tram 2), Flaminio (Metro Line A) and Reni/Flaminia (Bus 168, 910).
What can I see at MAXXI - National Museum of 21st Century Arts?
Zaha Hadid's swooping concrete landmark in Flaminio, Italy's national museum of 21st-century art and architecture. Current highlights include MAXXI BVLGARI PRIZE 2026, Il Villaggio Olimpico di Roma. Il mondo in 300.000 mq and MAXXI Collection: Ritrovarsi.
Do I need to book MAXXI - National Museum of 21st Century Arts 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 MAXXI - National Museum of 21st Century Arts?
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.

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