Fondazione Museo Pino Pascali, Modern art museum in Polignano a Mare, Italy
The Fondazione Museo Pino Pascali is a museum of modern art housed in a converted slaughterhouse building with views toward the Adriatic Sea in southern Polignano a Mare. The structure displays both permanent works and rotating exhibitions in newly adapted gallery spaces.
The institution was created to preserve and exhibit the work of an artist whose experimental approach left a lasting mark on contemporary art. It opened in the 2010s and became an important cultural institution for the surrounding region.
The collection celebrates works by a local artist known for experimenting with unconventional materials and spatial installations that challenge how we see everyday objects. The rotating exhibitions and annual award bring contemporary voices into conversation with these foundational pieces.
The museum opens several days each week with separate morning and afternoon time slots that may shift with the seasons. Plan to check current hours before visiting to make sure you arrive during an open period.
The building itself underwent a transformation from slaughterhouse to art space, turning an industrial past into a place where visitors think about how spaces change meaning. This conversion becomes part of the artistic experience rather than just a historical footnote.
Location: Polignano a Mare
Inception: 2010
Official opening: 2010
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Website: http://museopinopascali.it
GPS coordinates: 40.99397,17.22869
Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:43
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