
MASI Lugano is the main art institution in Italian-speaking Switzerland and one of the most important cultural centres for modern and contemporary art in Switzerland. With locations in Lugano Centre and in the LAC – Lugano Arte e Cultura complex, the museum offers a constant dialogue between past and present, connecting great masterpieces with emerging artistic languages.
MASI is a space where art is not just admired, but becomes an opportunity for reflection, discussion and discovery.
What is MASI
The Museo d’Arte della Svizzera Italiana houses rich and diverse collections, with works ranging from the 19th century to the present day. Its galleries host masterpieces by international and Swiss masters alongside monographic and thematic projects by contemporary artists. The permanent collection is enriched by temporary exhibitions, workshops, educational programmes and initiatives designed for audiences of all ages.
With strong ties to the local area, MASI promotes the local art scene while also opening up to international horizons, creating connections between different cultures and visual languages.
A complete cultural experience
Visiting MASI means immersing yourself in a journey that embraces different styles, eras and ideas.
The exhibitions interact with each other and with the architectural space that houses them, offering ever-new ways of looking at, interpreting and experiencing art.
In addition to the exhibition rooms, the museum offers additional activities such as guided tours, meetings with artists, conferences and workshops, making the visit a dynamic and engaging experience.


Recommendations
Why visit
MASI is a place where art becomes nourishment for the mind and spirit. Here, it is not just about seeing, but feeling, understanding and engaging. It is a museum that grows with you, because every visit can be new and surprising.
We recommend it to those who love art, those who want to explore visual culture in all its forms, and those who want to get to know Italian-speaking Switzerland from an artistic and stimulating perspective.



How
get there
LAC HEADQUARTERS ADDRESS
ADDRESS OF THE PALAZZO REALI AND OFFICES
Piazza Bernardino Luini 6
6900 Lugano
Switzerland
Via Canova 10
6900 Lugano
Switzerland
+41 (0)58 866 42 40
info@masilugano.ch
Distances
12 minutes on foot
4 minutes by bicycle

