Housing 1,500 linear metres of documents within an area of just 400 square metres, the Archives are an invaluable source of documentation for further research into the GNAMC collection.
They are organised into four sections: the Historical Archive, the Photographic Archive, the Bio-Iconographic Archive and the Historical Fonds. Overall, approximately 51,453 archival units have been catalogued, together with 24,383 digital files available through the OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue).
Access to the Archives is free of charge and permitted by appointment only for study and research purposes.
Historical Archive
Comprising 400 linear metres of files relating to administrative records, acquisitions, donations, educational activities and exhibitions, the Historical Archive documents the history of the GNAMC and its premises.
Bio-Iconographic Archive
Established in the 1930s, the Bio-Iconographic Archive collects newspaper articles, invitations, press releases and photographs of exhibition installations documenting the museum’s activities.
It includes sections devoted to the Rome Quadriennials, the Venice Biennales and the activities of private and public galleries, as well as a biographical section dedicated to artists.
Historical Fonds
Established in 1973, this section comprises approximately 700 linear metres of material and preserves 56 private fonds belonging to artists, critics and art galleries, together with the Archive of Applied Arts, acquired in 2012.
Photographic Archive
The Photographic Archive is divided into two sections: one contains digital reproductions of works in the Gallery’s collection, while the other preserves historical photographs of artworks and temporary exhibition installations.
Opening Hours and Contact Details
Temporarily closed
For information: gan-amc.archivi@cultura.gov.it
Archives Regulations
Material Consultation Form
Request for Reproduction of Archive Materials
Material Publication Form
Fees and Charges