The museum's central dome, the 'cupola,' is constructed from 1,200 square meters of steel and glass.
The structure was built by excavating the site to integrate the museum into the existing urban topography of Rovereto.
It is the only museum in Italy dedicated exclusively to the work of Fortunato Depero, a central figure in Italian Futurism.
The museum complex houses the historical archives of the painter Fausto Melotti.
The central square, named Piazzale delle Istituzioni, functions as a public space designed for community interaction.
The building was designed to be earthquake-resistant while maintaining its massive glass-heavy aesthetic.
The Mart serves as an institutional hub for the network of museums in the Trentino region.
The Mart is defined by its massive glass dome, designed by architect Mario Botta, which spans a central piazza inspired by the Pantheon. It holds a permanent collection of over 20,000 works, primarily focusing on 20th-century Italian art, including Futurism and Metaphysical art. The museum building occupies a significant footprint in Rovereto, bridging historical urban architecture with contemporary geometric design. It serves as a research hub for the Archivio del '900, housing extensive documents on 20th-century artistic movements. Exhibitions rotate frequently, covering post-war avant-garde, contemporary photography, and international modern art. The museum complex also incorporates the Casa d'Arte Futurista Depero, located nearby in the city center. Its layout emphasizes natural lighting through the central skylight, impacting the visitor experience of large-scale installations. The institution operates as a collaboration between the Autonomous Province of Trento and private partners.
The center of the glass-domed piazza looking upward at the circular skylight.
Download the official museum app before arriving for digital map navigation and supplementary audio content.
Plan your visit to include a stop at the Casa d'Arte Futurista Depero to fully understand the local Futurist context.
Check the online exhibition calendar before visiting to see if specific temporary wings are currently being re-installed.
Do not rush through the lower levels where smaller, archival-based exhibitions are often displayed.
Closed on Mondays.
Photography is generally permitted for personal use without flash; large bags must be left in the provided lockers.
