About
The MADRE Museum, formally the Museo d'Arte Contemporanea Donnaregina, is a contemporary art museum in Naples, in the Campania region of southern Italy. It sits at Via Settembrini 79, in the 80139 postcode area of the city, and makes a focused stop for visitors who want to see recent art alongside the historic fabric of Naples.
The museum is housed in a restored 19th-century palace, and that contrast shapes much of the visit. Rooms that were built for another age now hold contemporary work, so the building itself is part of the experience.
What you will see
The collection and exhibitions bring together works by international artists. Among those named in the museum's description are Anish Kapoor, Rebecca Horn and Sol LeWitt, so visitors can expect a mix of sculpture, installation and other contemporary forms rather than a single period or style.
Planning your visit
- Location: Via Settembrini 79, Naples, Campania, Italy.
- Telephone: +39 081 19313016, if you want to check details before you go.
- Setting: Naples is a city of dense streets, layered history and strong local food, so a museum visit fits easily into a day of walking around the historic centre.
For anyone interested in modern and contemporary art, the MADRE offers a direct way into the city's cultural life beyond its famous monuments.
