MACAM – Museo d'Arte Contemporanea all'Aperto di Maglione
Open-air museum with 166 works of contemporary art on the houses and in the spaces of the village of Maglione, in the lower Canavese; free admission.
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About the museum
MACAM was founded in 1985 on the initiative of Maurizio Corgnati, a film director and writer born in Maglione, who wanted to return to his home village and create an open-air museum for his fellow villagers, so that they would grow in culture and learn to see beauty as part of everyday life. To lay the foundations of the museum, he invited the first twelve fresco painters, so that the works would last over time. The association is non-profit and has cultural aims.
At the time, Maglione was an agricultural village of about 500 inhabitants in the lower Canavese, at the meeting point of the provinces of Turin and Vercelli. The works (paintings, sculptures and installations) now number 166 and were realised with the support of public bodies, in particular the Piedmont Region. The artists, from various nationalities, come by direct invitation or through other artists, and engage with the rural landscape of the village.
The museum extends along the streets and alleys of the village: the whole village is the museum. From 1996 to 2011 a free fresco workshop for students of the Academies of Fine Arts was held, open to visitors. MACAM is part of the museum network of the Anfiteatro Morenico di Ivrea (Ivrea morainic amphitheatre).
Highlights
- 166 works in paintings, sculptures and installations along the village streets
- Frescoes by Italian and foreign artists on the houses
- Free admission, no opening hours
- Downloadable map of the works
- Walking route without architectural barriers
Permanent exhibition
- Collezione di opere all'aperto – 166 works of contemporary art in paintings, sculptures and installations spread across the village.
- Founded
- 1985
- Operated by
- Associazione M.A.C.A.M.
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Admission is free; guided tours are also pay-what-you-wish.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
According to the museum, there are no architectural barriers, and the route along the village streets is easy to follow, including for people with disabilities and their companions.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Maglione is served by ATAP bus lines, with a change at Cigliano. The website lists weekday and holiday services to and from Turin and refers to atapspa.it for timetables and stops.
By car
Parking available
The village has large parking areas.
By car from Turin and Milan: A4 motorway, exit Rondissone (or Borgo d'Ale), then follow the signs for Maglione. From Aosta, take the A5 towards Santhià and exit at Albiano d'Ivrea. Maglione is about 20 km from Ivrea and 45 km from Turin.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours for groups and schools by appointment, preferably by SMS or WhatsApp to 347 052 2079, or by writing to visitareilmacam@gmail.com with your preferred day and time slot. Maps of the route in Italian and English are displayed in two places in the village; a map of the works is also available to download. |
