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Museum · Alicante, Comunidade Valenciana
MACA Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Alicante
20th-century art museum in the former grain warehouse of 1685, beside the Basilica of Santa María, with works by Miró, Picasso, Dalí, Chillida and Tàpies.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About MACA Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Alicante
The MACA, Alicante Museum of Contemporary Art, occupies the Casa de la Asegurada, a 1685 building constructed as a public wheat warehouse, the city’s oldest civil building. It stands on Plaza de Santa María, next to the basilica, and received a modern extension in 2011.
The core of the collection is the donation from Alicantine artist Eusebio Sempere, who in the 1970s assembled works by friends and 20th-century masters. There are pieces by Picasso, Miró, Dalí, Juan Gris, Kandinsky, Chagall, Giacometti, Bacon, Chillida, Tàpies and Saura.
The museum also has rooms dedicated to Sempere himself, known for optical and kinetic art, and to other regional artists, such as the painter Juana Francés. Temporary exhibitions occupy the new floor.
The old stone building, with a baroque portal, contrasts with the new part, which faces the street at the back.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From 1 hour to 1.5 hours.
Best time
Around midday, as a break from the sun, combined with the Basilica of Santa María. It closes one day a week; check.
How to get there
It is on Plaza de Santa María, in the old town, a 5-minute walk from the Explanada and the town hall.
Tip
Start with the Sempere rooms, whose collection gave rise to the museum. Admission often has free-entry arrangements; check. Then, climb to the castle via the Santa Cruz neighborhood, just above.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about MACA Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Alicante
Who donated the MACA collection?
The Alicante-born artist Eusebio Sempere, who gathered works by 20th-century masters and donated them to the city.
Which artists are in the MACA?
Picasso, Miró, Dalí, Juan Gris, Kandinsky, Chagall, Bacon, Chillida and Tàpies, as well as Sempere himself.
Is the MACA building old?
Yes. It is the Casa de la Asegurada, a wheat warehouse from 1685, with a modern extension.