It helps to like modern sculpture if you visit this but the setting is extraordinary - a palazzo of art with galleries that are caves penetrating many metres into the cliffs
This is the collection belonging to a private foundation that has been placed in seven caves and the adjoining castle. The juxtaposition of the caves and modern sculpture is not to be missed. It is a bit of a challenge to find, but worth the effort.
This museum of modern art is housed in four or five caves which provides an interesting contrast whether you like modern art or not.
Sculpture from internationally acclaimed artists. The sculptures sits inside the cavities within the caves, almost becoming one with them. Very unique.
The caves offer a marvelous setting for sculptures. Unique, refreshing atmosphere and experience. Among the few places one must visit in Sassi.
Very good sculpture museum but we would have liked to have been told more about the setting of the sculptures. Some of the caves were interestingly shaped with mysterious holes in the floors and walls and we were desperate to know what they had been used for! The sculptures were very good, and there were a lot of them. We particularly liked the ones on the top floor which were older and more humanoid. It costs 5 euros per person but it was worth it and we practically had the place to ourselves. If you enjoy art, especially contemporary sculpture, definitely go!
Get insight into how life was for those living in the caves. Set up pretty much how it was when the last people left in 1958 . Apparently when they were asked to leave some resisted Good value at 2euros
Tucked away on a terraced hillside in Matera, the Museum of Modern Art features interesting modern sculptures in radial cave galleries on the ground floor with a more traditional stone second level. We went to see the art during the daytime but were pleasantly surprised to find out that there would be an evening event - we returned after dinner to see two sets of contemporary music provided by a modern jazz group with three female singers.
Be sure to visit this museum. The setting for contemporary sculpture in a series of caves, nooks and crannies gives the pieces a perfect setting and they can really shine. We had the place completely to ourselves - you don't get that at the Guggenheim!
MUSMA sits in the Sassi area of the town of Matera. My family and I have been to MOMA and L'Orangerie and the Pompidou amongst other fine museums. MOMA stands on it's own. They have a very interesting array of art from different time periods from around the world. The presentation of the pieces are brilliant. If you took the time to make it to Matera, then you should most definitely take the time to go to MUSMA. EXCELLENT!!!!!!!