Gallarate Art Museum

The Gallarate Art Museum is an art museum in the city of Gallarate and houses a large collection of paintings, sculptures, photographs, and design objects. The collection focuses on works from the mid-20th century onward and offers an overview of different artistic movements from this period.

The museum was founded in 1966 and grew from an art collection that started with a national art prize launched in 1949. This prize helped gather important artworks and formed the foundation for the museum as it exists today.

The museum displays works that reflect Italian art across the 20th century, focusing on pieces from the 1920s onward and how different movements developed over time. Visitors can trace the evolution of artistic styles through the collection arranged on the gallery walls.

The museum is located in the city center and is easy to reach on foot, with several parking spots nearby for visitors arriving by car. It is helpful to visit early in the day or on the weekend when you can spend more time without crowds.

The building experienced a fire in 2013 that damaged the structure but left the artworks untouched, and the collection was restored afterward. This event shows how valuable the collection is and how carefully the museum protects its holdings.

Location: Gallarate

Inception: 1966

Founders: Silvio Zanella

Official opening: 1966

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10:00-13:00,14:30-18:30; Saturday-Sunday 11:00-19:00; Monday off

Phone: +390331706011

Email: info@museomaga.it

Website: http://museomaga.it

GPS coordinates: 45.65428,8.79789

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:07