MICAS — Malta International Contemporary Arts Space

I would recommend the Milton Avery exhibition that’s on right now. Also on Sunday’s they have free entrance now, which is awesome! Would be great to have a small cafe here as it’s a bit out of the way without a car. The exhibition last time was a bit disappointing so I was very happy with the latest one. Keep it up as it’s great to have such a beautiful space in Malta for art. Photos contain art from previous and current exhibitions.

Went during a Milton Avery exhibition. The exhibition was quite good. The gallery building has alot of potential, a beautiful space but not enough works to fill the space, the top floor was practically empty. The 2 star rating wasn't because of the lack of works as I know galleries build and grow over time. My rating is due to being treated like a criminal. There was about 20-30 staff at the gallery at point of my visit in December, but only 4 visitors. One security guard followed me and my partner uncomfortably close, even practically following me to the toilet. As well as other staff staring over at balconys at us. I have been to galleries all over the world and never had such a bad experience with staff. There was another exhibition in an outside space in small rooms. There was no information on the works in these small rooms, and the qr code just took you to the same information on the board, which was practically nothing. With contemporary work it is important to inform the veiwer on what it's about, because it was hard to tell if the extension cable was apart of the work or just sloppy displaying of the work.

The museum building is very big and interesting, although it appears that there are issues with the roof since it was leaking a lot during our visit (I don't think that was an intentional part of the art). There is different artwork exhibited depending on the season so not every visit will be the same

I recently visited the MICAS museum on my first trip to Malta from the United States. It was undoubtedly a highlight of my trip. Just recently opened, I understood that exhibits, programming and features such as a coffee shop/cafe are on the way. My first impression was the architecural design which seamlessly blends old and new, creating a unique space. As a fan of Rothco, I learned Milton Avery was his predecessor and I am excited to return to see the growing collection. This museum impressed me as a promising evolution in Malta's contemporary art scene. The staff was incredibly welcoming. Ilaria and Rodianne gave indepth insight into the creation and development of the museum. Ilaria answered my many questions about the Malta arts scene, which deepened my appreciation for the local culture. The gift shop was great, and I purchased some treasures to take with me. I left with a sense of anticipation for my next visit, and due to the staff and the quality of the museum, I was made to feel at home in Malta. I think this is an enriching addition to the city and it is just going to keep getting better. One small note: the entrance is far from where rideshares can enter. It would be great if there was a vestibule to wait in when it is cold or raining. The red flags outside were helpful since the entrance is a bit hidden from view. The garden / greenspace was on the way to the entrance was very nice!

We visited on Sunday,11th of Jan and the entrance was free.the museum itself is really unique and beautiful,check the exhibition, as in our case the museum was itself was much better. In any case worth visiting

I have visited this place in December 2024 and again in November 2025 during annual open weekend, when they have also free guided tours about current exhibition and history and restoration of that place, outside tents with lots of kids/teen activities, food and coffee tracks. Overall I like this place, but would not pay 12 euro to enter. People need to also remember this is Contemporary Art place = contemporary art is built on challenging traditional artistic forms. The whole place is interesting from historical and architectural perspective. Main building is split over 3 levels and the space inside is adjusted for every installation. Installations change every few months. Some stay longer and some shorter as per info from the guided tour. There is also part to which you get following the ramp on right side before you go to main building. There is number of rooms with instalation related to perspective - it's very meaningful if you take the time to stop and think while watching the objects. The staff was always polite, some members are very knowledgeable (ask at reception, if there is someone who has time to tell you about the place or look for staff members in red tshirts 😉) and some know absolutely nothing about the place (they are just there for security, in gray tshirts) and can make you feel intimidated by their close watch, but ultimately they have nothing else to do there so watching visitors is their only entertainment. Don't understand why people complain about parking when there is a lot of free parking available just opposite of micas. But people probably expect to park by the door, unwilling to walk 2 minutes. Also this place opened just a year ago and they keep expanding it and adding new elements like signs on the road to help people find this place.

A great new art space which I am sure will become one of the most popular in Malta. The combination of the old fortifications with modern art makes the experience even more unique! It’s good that it has the space for big installations. A coffee shop will definitely contribute to the whole experience 😊

Amazing art selection, modern and beautiful interior. Loved the fact that it's built on former military grounds!!