The MAU was set up in 1995 following a refurbishment project of Borgo Campidoglio, a late 19th century working-class district located in a semi-central area of Turin.
The works on display are continually being changed, restored and created, thanks to periodic projects. In addition to the wall paintings, the itinerary includes the “Artistic Benches” and the “Campidoglio Gallery”. Specific itineraries for people with mobility impairments have been implemented since 2016, thanks to the cooperation with the Volonwrite association.