MAXXI — National Museum of 21st Century Arts

Italy’s national museum of 21st-century art, housed in a striking building designed by Zaha Hadid and opened in 2010. MAXXI encompasses two museums — MAXXI Arte and MAXXI Architettura — presenting cutting-edge contemporary art and architecture exhibitions.

The museum is one of Rome’s most important institutions for contemporary culture, with a permanent collection that includes works by Anish Kapoor, William Kentridge, Gerhard Richter, and many Italian artists. Its ambitious temporary exhibition program brings major international shows to the city.