Galleria d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Modern and contemporary art museum in Bergamo, Italy

The Galleria d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea (GAMeC) occupies the former monastery of Santa Maria del Paradiso in via San Tomaso 53, opposite the Accademia Carrara. Its facade combines smooth ashlar on the left with rough irregular stone on the right; three blind arches sit at the base, and a grey portal inscribed "GALLERIA D'ARTE MODERNA E CONTEMPORANEA" opens onto a passageway. Inside, ten rooms over three floors hold the Manzù, Spajani and Stucchi collections and the rotating Caleidoscopio room.

The museum opened in 1991 on the grounds of a former convent dating back to the 15th century. Its location next to the Accademia Carrara was a deliberate choice, meant to create a connection between old master works and modern production.

The collection brings together Italian and international artists from the 20th and 21st centuries, covering painting, sculpture, photography, and installation. Walking through the rooms gives a sense of how these different forms of modern art speak to one another.

The museum is wheelchair accessible and most areas are easy to move through. Since the exhibition program changes regularly, it is worth checking what is currently on display before your visit.

The gallery's collection grew from the Accademia Carrara through purchases, bequests and private deposits. Among its holdings are two futuristic room designs by Joe Colombo, an archive of 623 photographs, and a set of 200 medals with 100 medal models given by Vittorio Lorioli.