In 1863, Turin was the first city in Italy to promote a public collection of modern art. The collection was first housed in a building near to the Mole Antonelliana, then transferred to a pavilion opposite Corso Siccardi (now Galileo Ferraris).  It remained here until 1942, when the pavilion was destroyed during World War II. The same area is now the home of the current building of Turin’s Gallery of Modern Art, designed by Carlo Bassi and Goffredo Boschetti, and inaugurated in 1959.  Today the collection numbers over 45,000 works, including paintings, sculptures, installations and photographs, as well as a rich collections of drawings and engravings, and one of Europe’s most important collections of artists’ videos and films. The works in the collection are exhibited in chronological order, divided between the 19th and 20th centuries.

For years the Gallery of Modern Art in Turin has been working hard to ensure accessible art through its museum, which is why it is constantly devising new ways to include people with disabilities. The gallery offers increased perception experiences, ranging from the use of tactile maps, plastic laboratories, artists’ workshops and special projects. Guided signed visits (Italian Sign Language) are available for deaf people (booking required).