MUSEO DEL NOVECENTO

The Museo Novecento is a museum that houses a collection of art from the 20th century. The collection includes paintings, sculptures, and mixed media works from Italian artists such as Giorgio de Chirico, Fausto Melotti, and Ottone Rosai. The Museo Novecento has something to offer everyone, from art lovers to those simply looking to learn more about Florence's rich cultural history.

The Museo Novecento is a museum of twentieth-century art in Florence, Italy. It is housed in the Palazzo Strozzi and covers the history of Italian art from the 20th century in chronological order beginning from 1902. The museum traces the development of Italian art through paintings, sculptures, Graphics, architecture, and design in 15 distinct rooms.

The museum's collection is made up of paintings, sculptures work on paper, and installations by Italian artists from the early 20th century onwards. The core of the collection comprises works from the Florentine collections Contini Bonacossi and Doninelli, as well as other works acquired by purchase or donation. The museum also holds temporary

exhibitions, educational workshops, concerts and other events. As you walk through the suspended bridge that links the Museum to Palazzo Reale, experience the section that focuses on the sixties and eighties era such as kinetic and programmed art, pop experiences, and analytical painting.

Despite its relatively young age, the Museo Novecento has quickly established itself as a powerhouse in the art world, with the generosity of philanthropists and private collectors of Milan. 

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Highlights

• Explore world-famous artworks up close and personal – including pieces by Modigliani, Giacometti, and De Chirico. The museum's collection includes paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, and photographs from the early twentieth century in Florence and Tuscany.
• Admire museum's architecture which is a perfect blend of old and new, with modern exhibitions juxtaposed against the backdrop of the restored palace. The result is a truly unique museum experience that shouldn't be missed.
• Climb to the top floor for panoramic views of Florence. The views are stunning, and it’s a great way to get oriented before heading back down to explore more of the museum.
• Explore 15 distinct rooms, spread over multiple floors that contain several artefacts and paintings of the 20th century in a chronological order.
• The range of activities and exhibitions held at the museum makes it a great place to visit for both art lovers and those interested in Italian culture more broadly.
• You can easily combine a visit to the Museo Novecento with other nearby attractions such as Uffizi Gallery.