Museum of Contemporary Art

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The Museum of Contemporary Art is the only museum of its kind in Australia

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At the Museum of Contemporary Art, which opened in 1991 in the The Rocks, you can explore a wide variety of contemporary art work. Contemporary art is, generally speaking, any art that is modern in theme or created within the last 40 or so years. It uses a wide variety of mediums, some even hi-tech, which means you will discover some truly unique and interesting forms of art here.

The museum was made possible by a bequest to the University of Sydney by the late John Power for the purpose of informing and educating Australians about the contemporary and visual arts. Subsequently, when the Maritime Services Board vacated their building in the Rocks for larger premises, the government of New South Wales donated the building which, after renovations, became the home of the Museum. It is also the only Museum of Contemporary Arts in all of Australia.

Between 2011 and 2012 the museum shut down for extensive renovations, which are now complete and make the museum better than ever. Admission to the museum is free with the exception of the occasional special exhibit.

Nearby attractions include: The Rocks, Sydney Observatory, Customs House, Justice and Police Museum, and Museum of Sydney.

Facts For Your Visit

Official Website: Museum of Contemporary Art

Fee: No, except for some special exhibitions.

Open Now

Regular Hours:

Monday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Category: Museums

Address: 140 George St
The Rocks New South Wales 2000
Australia

Phone: +61 2 9245 2400

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This center was pretty cool! They have free exhibits you can go through and the prices weren't bad if you wanted to pay to go into the non-permanent... Read More

Brianna B. Mar-09-2019

I always like to visit museums everywhere I go, and MCA of course is no exception. MCA is just across the water from the big gigantic opera house, and... Read More

Yvon Meow J S. Mar-17-2019

The Museum of Contemporary Art is located right by Circular Quay, and it was free admission, so we popped in to spend a bit of time before... Read More

Vivian C. Oct-04-2018

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Directions

Line	Nearest Station	Walking Time
T2, T3 or Ferry	Circular Quay	3 minutes

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By Train or Ferry: exit at Circular Quay Station and proceed west. The Museum of Contemporary Art is located in the park at the western edge of the Quay adjacent to the end of Wharf #6.

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