Why go
MACA offers a manageable route through modern and contemporary art rather than a sprawling survey. Sempere's geometric and kinetic work anchors collections that include Picasso, Dalí, Miró and Chillida. The contrast between the Baroque Casa de la Asegurada and newer galleries adds an architectural conversation to the art.
What to look for
- Eusebio Sempere's donation forms the core of the museum's modern collection.
- Works by Picasso, Dalí, Miró and Chillida place Alicante within wider 20th-century art.
- The 17th-century Casa de la Asegurada meets a modern gallery wing across the museum route.
Useful to know
- Allow 60 to 90 minutes for the principal collections, longer for a temporary exhibition.
- Pair MACA with the Basilica of Santa María directly across the square.
- Use the museum as an indoor break before continuing downhill to Postiguet Beach or the port.
Your next visit
Estimated · Declared scenario and planning estimates; no live opening, weather, queue or booking service.
Outdoor visit · 10–15 min
Public-space walk and exterior observation only; no interior, garden, tower or ticketed admission included. Durations and walking are estimates. Check temporary restrictions and park or market opening times.
Indoor visit · 45–90 min
World planning estimate; admission, opening, visit duration and access need checking.