Culture in Rome

MACRO - Museo d'Arte Contemporanea Roma

Museum

Info The Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome, known as MACRO for short, is one of three of the city’s museums dedicated to modern art. Opened in 1999 in the northeast part of Rome, the MACRO was built over the site of an old Peroni Brewery. The museum’s other building, MACRO Future, was added in 2003 and is located on what used ... more

Via Nizza, 138
00198 Rome

Palazzo delle Esposizioni

Museum

Info Palazzo delle Esposizioni is Rome’s largest exhibit venue, museum, and cultural facility. Built in 1883 and refurbished during the Fascist period, the neoclassical-style museum is a historic landmark in the city. Past temporary exhibitions at Palazzo delle Esposizioni include photos from National Geographic, never before ... more

Via Nazionale, 194
Rome 00184

MAXXI – National Museum of the 21st Century Arts

Museum

Info Rome’s National Museum of the 21st Century Arts, also known as the MAXXI, was opened in 2010 and is dedicated to experimental contemporary art and architecture. The museum, built by architect Zaha Hadid, won the Royal Institute of British Architects’ 2010 Stirling Prize for its innovative and sleek design. The two sections ... more

Via Guido Reni 4 A
00196 Rome

Museo Civico di Zoologia

Museum

Info Museo Civico di Zoologia, located in the North Center of Rome is a center for the scientific study of the biodiversity of animals. The zoology museum, opened in 1932, is dedicated to research and education and houses over five million animal specimens. Museo Civico proudly holds specimens of endangered animals like Galapagos ... more

Via Ulisse Aldrovandi, 18
Rome 00197