MUVEC: a new House of Contemporaneity in Mestre

On 24 April 2026 the MUVEC opened at the Centro Culturale Candiani in Mestre. The museum is dedicated to contemporary art and features a rethought architectural and curatorial layout distributed across multiple levels to highlight artworks from the late 1940s to the present.

What to see

• Permanent collection: works spanning from 1948 onwards, representing movements such as Informal Art, Spatialism and Minimalism, alongside recent donations and local artists.
• Temporary exhibitions: hosted on the third floor, with a programme focused on contemporary practices and curated projects.
• Thematic route: the exhibition path is organised around three themes — Reconstruction, Construction, Deconstruction — connecting artistic languages with Mestre’s urban and social changes.

Layout and access

The museum is arranged over two main exhibition levels: the main entrance is on Piazzale Candiani and an elevated walkway leads to the reception area on the second level, where the permanent collection is displayed. Temporary shows occupy the third floor.

Why visit

MUVEC aims to become a cultural landmark for Mestre and the metropolitan area, linking local artistic history with international currents and enriching the regional museum network. It offers a focused overview of post-war and contemporary art developments.

Practical information: the museum has been open since 24 April 2026; check the Centro Candiani or local museum network channels for updated opening hours, ticketing and programme details.