The winter season at MAXXI transforms the museum into a vibrant platform for contemporary dialogue. Each exhibition is constructed around themes central to today’s cultural landscape — urban development, digital identity, social tensions, environmental urgency, and the shifting architecture of everyday life. Visitors move fluidly through interactive environments, conceptual installations, architectural displays, and video art that redefine how modern museums can engage with the present.
At the heart of the 2026 program is MAXXI’s ongoing mission to support artistic experimentation. Several exhibitions highlight emerging international artists whose practices push the boundaries of form and narrative, while others feature established innovators who examine the legacy of the 21st century. The winter season also includes public talks, screenings, workshops, and live performances, inviting audiences to participate in the museum’s cultural ecosystem rather than simply observe it.
Event Overview
Rome’s National Museum of 21st-Century Arts returns with an ambitious winter program devoted to architecture, multimedia art, global photography, and experimental installation.
MAXXI’s Winter Exhibitions 2026 bring together a dynamic selection of contemporary voices, offering a deep dive into the artistic languages shaping the world today. The program introduces bold new commissions, large-scale immersive installations, architectural retrospectives, and multimedia experiments that showcase the museum’s commitment to innovation and cultural research. Visitors will encounter works exploring identity, community, climate narratives, and digital transformation — all presented within Zaha Hadid’s iconic architectural masterpiece.
1 January 2026 - 31 January 2026
MAXXI – Museo nazionale delle arti del XXI secolo Via Guido Reni, 4A, 00196 Roma RM, Italy
Mission:
The mission of MAXXI’s Winter Exhibitions 2026 is to create an open, interdisciplinary space where art, architecture, and technology intersect. By providing a platform for critical voices and experimental practice, MAXXI aims to interpret contemporary society through creative expression. The program focuses on accessibility, diversity, and intellectual engagement — offering visitors new perspectives on how art shapes and reflects our globalised world.
Organizer:
Organized by MAXXI – National Museum of 21st Century Arts, in collaboration with international cultural institutes, architecture studios, research foundations, and global artistic networks.
• Explore Italy’s leading contemporary art museum
• Discover new media installations and digital experimentation
• Engage with architectural retrospectives and urban design insights
• Enjoy exclusive winter commissions and limited-season displays
• Attend public talks, outdoor projections, and weekend workshops
• Experience Zaha Hadid’s award-winning architectural landmark
• Perfect for contemporary art enthusiasts, students, designers, and photographers
General admission costs
General admission: €12 Kids under 14: free
With student/senior tickets at
Students: €8 Seniors: €10
Online booking: available
From Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO):
• Leonardo Express → Termini → Metro A to Flaminio → Tram 2 to MAXXI
Approx. travel time: 45–55 minutes.
Public Transport:
• Tram 2 stops directly at “Apollodoro/MAXXI”
• Bus lines 53, 168, 170, 910 serve the area
• Metro A to Flaminio + 20-minute walk through the Flaminio district
By Foot:
Located close to the Auditorium Parco della Musica, ideal for combining cultural visits.
Tickets are limited and sell out fast.
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Opened in 2010, MAXXI is Italy’s first national museum dedicated entirely to contemporary art and architecture. Designed by Zaha Hadid, the building itself is an architectural icon, characterized by fluid curves, intersecting volumes, and dynamic light corridors. Over the last decade, MAXXI has become a central hub for progressive art dialogue, hosting groundbreaking exhibitions, architectural research initiatives, and interdisciplinary innovation projects. Winter exhibitions have become an important annual tradition, showcasing forward-thinking cultural practices.
• Visit early in the morning for quieter galleries
• Book online during weekends to skip queues
• Explore both the Art and Architecture wings — the experience is complementary
• Don’t miss the outdoor installations in the museum courtyard
• Check the calendar for film screenings and artist talks
• The museum café offers an excellent winter menu
• Wear comfortable shoes — the building is large and multi-level
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