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At a glance
- Type
- Museum
- Area
- 3,500 m²
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 42°28′20″ N, 14°12′44″ E
- Address
- Via Antonio Gramsci, 65122 Pescara
History and description
Museo d'Arte Moderna Vittoria Colonna (Italian for Museum of modern art Vittoria Colonna) is a modern art museum in Pescara, Abruzzo.
History
Located in the central area of the city, overlooking Lungomare Matteotti and Via Gramsci (where the historic Tennis Club building used to stand, destroyed in 1943), the Museo d'Arte Moderna Vittoria Colonna has been active since 2002. It is housed in the building that once accommodated some faculties of the Università degli Studi "Gabriele D'Annunzio," which were later relocated to Viale Pindaro. The headquarters was built in the 1950s according to the design by architect Eugenio Montuori. After the interior spaces were refurbished by architect Gaetano Colleluori, the museum was inaugurated in 2002 with an exhibition dedicated to Marc Chagall. It is named after Vittoria Colonna, Marchesa of Pescara, and Don Fernando Francesco d'Avalos, Marquess of Vasto, who was a friend of Michelangelo.
Collection
The museum hosts a small permanent collection featuring works by artists such as Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, Renato Guttuso, Basilio Cascella, Mario Tozzi, Giuseppe Misticoni, Gigino Falconi, Gaston Orellana, Claudio Bonichi, and Arturo Carmassi. Additionally, it is frequently used for temporary exhibitions.
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Getting there
Pescara CentraleTrain, nearest
800 m as the crow flies
Vittoria Colonna Modern Art MuseumVia Antonio Gramsci, 65122 Pescara
Aeroporto internazionale d'Abruzzo Pasquale Liberi5.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Vittoria Colonna Modern Art Museum?
Vittoria Colonna Modern Art Museum is in Pescara, in the province of Pescara (Abruzzo), Italy. Address: Via Antonio Gramsci, 65122 Pescara. GPS coordinates: 42.47227, 14.21233.
What are the opening hours of Vittoria Colonna Modern Art Museum?
According to OpenStreetMap the opening hours are: Tuesday to Friday: 15:00–17:00; Saturday: 9:00–13:00. Always check the official website before your visit.
What else is there to see near Vittoria Colonna Modern Art Museum?
Nearby you’ll find: CLAP Museum (200 m away), Maison des Arts (300 m away), Villa Urania (300 m away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 2 photos
- Pescara Museo d'Arte Moderna Vittoria Colonna0002 — Freegiampi, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Pescara Museo d'Arte Moderna Vittoria Colonna0001 — Freegiampi, CC BY-SA 2.5
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences