MUSMA - Museo della Scultura Contemporanea

Sculpture museum · Matera ·

MUSMA - Museo della Scultura Contemporanea

Sculpture museum · Matera ·

Sculptures in cave houses, Palazzo Pomarici, and frescoes

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Via S. Giacomo, 75100 Matera MT, Italy Get directions

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"Housed inside a 17th-century palace, the museum’s modern sculpture collection (crafted from the 1800s onward) feels especially intriguing against the historic setting." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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MUSMA - Museo della Scultura Contemporanea

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One of the coolest museums I’ve ever been to. The entire museums is set within a large Sassi. The whole experience made me feel like a kid again on an adventure. A must see for contemporary art lovers

Ben H.

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Wow, what a space. The caves are fascinating and a welcome reprieve from the heat. Some captivating artwork on display too. Well worth a visit and well worth the small entry fee.

Kyuwon L.

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Such an incredible museum full of amazements in a fascinating space. After all, the caves are the giant-sized sculptures themselves whether human-made or done by nature, so what other place would make better sense than caves to become a sculpture museum!?

Mariana C.

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Loved this museum! Very interesting the contrast of the caves with the modern sculptures. The building itself is worth visiting. One of the galleries offers videos with information and history of about Matera. I would totally recommend.

Nick S.

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A really interesting and diverse collection that is worth a visit in its own right. Also though it’s a great chance to explore these spaces (from wine cellars to grand rooms of the palazzo) which is hard to find like this elsewhere in matera.

poi

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Easily one of the most incredible museum spaces I’ve ever seen, housing some pieces that both match and enhance the dwelling. Not to be missed if you’re in Matera!

John T.

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An exceptional galley located in an astonishing location. The gallery makes brilliant use of the caves of Matera to present a diverse range of contemporary sculptures. The entry fee of €5 is more than worth it for the art, the caves and the experience. Highly recommended.

Thomas L.

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Interesting for the huge caves and the rich notario family palace. The sculptures where less exciting. It was very surprising that none of the texts in the museum is in another language then Italian. The museum claims to be an important sculpture museum, translation should be available. There is only an A4 available in English. It is an interesting place to show art.

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MUSMA - Museo della Scultura Contemporanea

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Ben H.

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Wow, what a space. The caves are fascinating and a welcome reprieve from the heat. Some captivating artwork on display too. Well worth a visit and well worth the small entry fee.

Kyuwon L.

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Mariana C.

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Nick S.

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poi

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Easily one of the most incredible museum spaces I’ve ever seen, housing some pieces that both match and enhance the dwelling. Not to be missed if you’re in Matera!

John T.

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Thomas L.

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