Maxxi Museum

Where Contemporary Art Meets Bold Architecture
Step into a completely different side of Rome at MAXXI, the National Museum of 21st Century Arts—a dynamic space dedicated to contemporary art, architecture, photography, design, and creative experimentation.
Designed by the visionary Anglo-Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid, MAXXI is a masterpiece in its own right. Rather than following the traditional idea of a museum, the building unfolds through flowing curves, suspended volumes, dramatic stairways, and unexpected perspectives, creating an architectural experience as captivating as the exhibitions themselves.
Inside, contemporary art and architecture come together through an ever-changing program of exhibitions, installations, photography, design, performances, talks, film, and multimedia projects.
The museum’s striking combination of concrete, glass, steel, and bold geometric forms creates a fascinating dialogue between space, light, movement, and creativity.
A visit to MAXXI offers a glimpse into the Rome of today—a city that continues to reinvent itself through contemporary art, visionary architecture, and new ideas.