The Center of Modern and Contemporary Art of La Spezia is arranged on three sections. One level is dedicated to the temporary exhibitions, whereas the other level showcases the permanent collections. The three permanent collections are the Civic Collection, the Cozzani Collection and the Battolini Collection. The latter two have been donated by the namesake families, whereas the Civic Collection consists of works of art gathered as from 1933 until today, works awarded with the Golfo della Spezia National Painting Prize. The third section of the museum is laid out on the venue’s terrace.
The museum is housed in a building erected in the early 20th century.