Madre . museo d'arte contemporanea Donnaregina
What the experts agree on
Naples' sleek contemporary art museum impresses with its dramatic two-story site-specific fresco, rotating exhibitions, and thoughtful permanent collection spanning local and international artists—all housed in a converted 17th-century palazzo
“The sprawling Palazzo Regina in the middle of medieval and baroque Naples provides a dramatic counterpoint for works by... contemporary artists.”
– Frommer's
"Step through the 17th-century portal and into a dainty porticoed cloister." Full review
"With 8,000 square meters (86,111 square feet) of exhibition space, a host of young and helpful attendants, and occasional late-night events, the Madre is one of the most visited museums in Naples." Full review
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"In addition to the temporary exhibitions in the basement, the other floors house an interesting permanent collection made up of works by local and international artists." Full review
"The Madre contemporary art gallery’s permanent collection includes an amazing site-specific fresco over two storeys, and its temporary shows are excellent, too"