If you are visiting Bologna and want to immerse yourself in contemporary art, MAMbo – Museo d’Arte Moderna di Bologna is a must-see. Located in the Manifattura delle Arti district, the museum offers a wide range of exhibitions and cultural activities chronicling the evolution of Italian and international art.en.wikipedia.org
🖼️ Ongoing Exhibitions
Easy Irony. Irony in Italian art between the 20th and 21st centuries.
Through Sept. 7, 2025, the Ciminiere Hall hosts this group exhibition exploring the use of irony in Italian art over the past seven decades. With more than 100 works by more than 70 artists, the exhibition offers a thematic journey through paradox, play, social criticism and dark humor.
RESISTING OBLIVION. Passion and activism in Bologna’s feminist and queer archives.
From May 29 to Sept. 28, 2025, the Project Room presents an exhibition that enhances the city’s feminist and queer archives, highlighting the role of activism in the construction of collective memory
🏛️ Permanent collection
MAMbo houses a rich permanent collection documenting the most innovative artistic practices from the second half of the twentieth century to the present. Major sections include:
Figurability: devoted to Roman painting of the 1960s.
Archival surveys: focused on International Performance Weeks and the 1960s and 1970s in Bologna and Emilia Romagna.
Identifications: a journey through contemporary artistic identities.
🕒 Opening Hours.
Tuesday and Wednesday: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Thursday: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Non-holiday Mondays: closed
On the occasion of Republic Day, Monday, June 2, 2025, the museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
📍 How to get there
MAMbo is located at 14 Via Don Giovanni Minzoni, within easy walking distance of the historic center and the train station. For more information and to see the full calendar of exhibitions and events, visit the official website
🚗 Stress-free parking
If you are arriving by car, our parking in downtown Bologna offers competitive rates and the convenience of being within walking distance of MAMbo and the city’s main attractions. Reserve your place and enjoy your visit without worries!