MACA Contemporary Art Museum of Alicante

This museum is quite wonderful, and it's nice that entry is free. The art works are truly impressive. Since it's not very large, you can comfortably see everything in about 30-40 minutes.

Wonderful space for art and inspiration, second floor very well designed and curated, each piece of art feels same size, floor and walls and ceiling melt into one ethereal floating background and each work talks much louder and sincerely… great work

Nice place, according to my tastes just 2 floors were really interesting but this is personal. Nonetheless the staff was nice and they could drive you with interesting hints. Additionally it is for free

I visited MACA in January 2024 and was really impressed. The museum has a fantastic mix of contemporary works — I especially enjoyed the vibrant, colourful depictions of Spanish women by Equipo Crónica and the geometric, light-filled pieces by Eusebio Sempere. On top of that, the collection includes works by legends such as Picasso, Dalí, Miró, Chillida, and Vasarely — an amazing surprise to find in Alicante. The building itself is also stunning, a 17th-century Baroque setting that contrasts beautifully with the modern art inside. It’s free to enter, well laid out, and easy to explore. Absolutely worth a visit if you’re in Alicante! 😘

A lovely modern art museum focusing on Spanish artists. There are a number of Joan Miro's here as well as many other artists. We sat through a presentation by an artistic director on a nice auditorium. Entry to the museum is gratis.

Nice free museum. Staff was friendly. Art was mostly good with some lame stuff. Good amount of sculptures.

Quite interesting museum. Space is filled with exhibitions in a very artistic way, gives you the opportunity to explore on you own and experience the art in its finest. I’m impressed

We visited the MACA museum in Alicante today and were genuinely blown away. We weren’t quite sure what to expect, but the ground floor exhibition was something special—it completely grabbed us from the moment we walked in. The main display right now is by Kara Walker, and it’s unlike anything we’ve seen before. The room is filled with large black-and-white silhouette artworks that tell a story—some of it dark, some of it emotional, and all of it incredibly powerful. It’s based on themes around slavery and freedom, using the idea of the Emancipation Proclamation from American history, but presented in such a striking and creative way. You don't need to know anything beforehand to feel the impact. Some of the images are intense, but that’s what makes them so thought-provoking. They really make you stop and think—not just about the past, but about how those stories still matter today. The rest of the museum is also well worth exploring. There’s a great mix of modern Spanish art, including big names like Picasso and Miró, as well as local artists like Eusebio Sempere. The building itself is beautiful—modern inside but with an old historic shell, right in the heart of the old town. Best of all, entry is free, and the staff are friendly and helpful. It’s a peaceful space, perfect for escaping the heat and spending an hour or two thinking and exploring something new. If you’re in Alicante, definitely take the time to visit MACA. It’s not just a museum—it’s an experience.