GAM
Museum of modern & contemporary art
The Galleria d'Arte Moderna holds Turin's collection of modern and contemporary art – works from the 19th to the 21st century, from Modigliani to Arte Povera.
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Modern art in Turin
The GAM – Galleria Civica d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea was one of the first municipal museums in Italy dedicated to modern art. The collection spans from the early 19th century to the present day and includes painting, sculpture, photography and installations. In a city whose museum scene otherwise leans heavily on antiquity and the Baroque – from the Museo Egizio to Palazzo Madama – the GAM provides the modern counterpoint.
What's on display
The collection features major Italian artists such as Antonio Canova, Amedeo Modigliani and Giorgio de Chirico, alongside Turin's own Arte Povera movement and international names from Courbet to Klee. The permanent collection isn't hung in strict chronological order but arranged in thematic routes that set classical modernism against contemporary work.
It's complemented by a changing programme of temporary exhibitions, which make a repeat visit worthwhile. For 2026, planned shows include an anthological exhibition on Linda Fregni Nagler and a presentation of photographs by Lisetta Carmi (Staglieno Cemetery, 21 May–1 November 2026, shown alongside 19th- and 20th-century sculpture). Since temporary exhibitions carry their own ticket prices, it's worth checking the relevant exhibition page before you go.
Visiting the GAM
The GAM is located at Via Magenta 31 (10128 Turin), west of the city centre. It's open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00, closed on Mondays; last admission is at 17:00 and the ticket office closes an hour before the museum. Full admission to the permanent collection costs €10, concessions €8, and it's free up to and including age 17 as well as for students and several other groups. Booking ahead isn't necessary – tickets are available at the ticket office or online through the Fondazione Torino Musei webshop. It's quietest on weekday mornings right after opening. Allow around 1.5 to 2 hours for your visit. There's a café on site, and amateur photography without flash or tripod is allowed.
Getting there and combining your visit
From the city centre, the GAM is reached by tram 9 and 15 to the Ferraris stop (around a three-minute walk), or by bus routes 5, 14, 33, 52, 64 and 68, or metro line 1 (Vinzaglio and Re Umberto stations). The GAM belongs to the Fondazione Torino Musei, along with the MAO Museum of Oriental Art and Palazzo Madama; the Multimuseo combined ticket covers all three venues at a reduced price. Admission is usually included with the Torino+Piemonte Card. If you're planning to see more museums, the museums overview has further suggestions.
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