# MAXXI – National Museum of 21st Century Arts — Rome, Italy

> MAXXI — the National Museum of 21st Century Arts — is Zaha Hadid Architects' first major museum building, opened in Rome in 2010. It unites two institutions under one flowing concrete roof: MAXXI Art and MAXXI Architecture.

## Visitor facts
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Saturday until 10:00 PM, Closed Mondays)
- Admission: €12 standard admission
- Address: Via Guido Reni, 4A, 00196 Roma RM, Italy
- Time needed: 2–3 hours
- Official website: https://www.maxxi.art/en/
- Facts verified: 2026-06-30

## Highlights
- MAXXI Building — Zaha Hadid Architects · 2010
- Italian Contemporary Art Collection — Boetti, Kounellis, Paolini · 1960s–present
- Architecture Archive — Carlo Scarpa, Pier Luigi Nervi · archive
- Temporary Installations — Rotating international artists

## FAQ
**How do I reach MAXXI?**
Tram 2 from Piazzale Flaminio stops at the museum.

**Is the building a destination in itself?**
Yes, even visitors who don't enter often photograph Hadid's exterior.

**How long should I spend at MAXXI – National Museum of 21st Century Arts?**
Plan 2–3 hours for the highlights. Add time for temporary exhibitions, the museum shop, and café.

**What is MAXXI – National Museum of 21st Century Arts best known for?**
Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects and opened in 2010, MAXXI brings together two museums — MAXXI Art and MAXXI Architecture — under one curving concrete and steel roof. Key highlights include Zaha Hadid architecture, MAXXI Architettura collection, Italian contemporary art exhibitions.

**How do I get tickets for MAXXI – National Museum of 21st Century Arts?**
€12 standard admission Tickets are usually available on the day, but booking online saves queue time in peak season. Official site: https://www.maxxi.art/en/

**Is MAXXI worth visiting for the building alone?**
Yes — Hadid's architecture is widely considered one of the most important museum buildings of the twenty-first century, even if temporary exhibitions vary.

**How far is it from the Vatican?**
About 20 minutes by metro from Ottaviano to Flaminio, then a 15-minute walk. It is in a different part of Rome from the historic centre.

**Are there two separate museums?**
MAXXI Art and MAXXI Architecture share one building and one ticket, with separate gallery circuits for art and architectural collections.


Source: https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/maxxi/ — World Museum Guide, independent and ad-free.