The building originally served as a grain storehouse, a prison, and later as a school before becoming a museum.
Eusebio Sempere, a renowned local kinetic artist, donated the core of the museum's collection to the city.
The museum structure features a distinct white, minimalist interior designed to contrast with the original 17th-century stone masonry.
Juana Francés, one of the few women belonging to the El Paso group, has a permanent dedicated space within the museum.
The collection includes works from the historical avant-garde movement, spanning the early to late 20th century.
The MACA Contemporary Art Museum of Alicante is housed in the Casa de La Asegurada, the oldest civil building in the city, dating back to 1685. The institution holds a significant permanent collection focused on 20th-century Spanish art, including works by Joan Miró, Pablo Picasso, and Juan Gris. The museum is divided into three major collections: the Eusebio Sempere collection, the Juana Francés collection, and the Arte Siglo XX collection. The building underwent extensive renovation by architects Sol Madridejos and Juan Carlos Sancho to integrate contemporary exhibition spaces into its historical structure. It functions as a public research and exhibition center under the municipal authority of Alicante. The layout spans several floors, emphasizing geometric and kinetic art forms.
The internal staircase and the contrast between the historic stone walls and modern white exhibition platforms.
Check the official website for temporary exhibition schedules before visiting as they change frequently.
Combine your visit with a walk through the surrounding historic old town streets.
Utilize the museum's library and archive section if you have a specific research interest in Spanish modernism.
Do not mistake the museum for the Archaeological Museum of Alicante (MARQ), which is located in a different part of the city.
Closed on Mondays.
No flash photography allowed; refrain from touching artworks; maintain a quiet voice.
