Museum of Contemporary Art
11 expert reviews
“Inside, the galleries themselves are clean, logical and open – with long vistas to entice and draw you in further. ”
– Time Out
"This ponderous art deco building houses one of Australia's most important collections of modern art." Full review
"The MCA celebrates Australia's emerging and contemporary talent. Aboriginal art features prominently." Full review
"The museum houses amazing collections of art from top Australian modern artists and features traveling shows." Full review
2 Stars
"The lower level showcases the work of young living artists. The upper floor houses the permanent collection: almost 4 000 works going from the 1950s to the avant-garde of today." Full review
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At the end of your visit, be sure to take a look around the roof terrace, where you can take in a wonderful view of Harbour Bridge and the Opera House.
"The MCA will be born again, boasting 50 per cent more floor space, a rooftop café and sculpture terrace, a high-tech education centre, a 120-seat lecture theatrette and forecourt. " Full review
"Inside, the galleries themselves are clean, logical and open – with long vistas to entice and draw you in further. " Full review
"Tucked down along the waterfront of the Rocks district, this hip modern museum has a strong Aussie bent." Full review
"Two floors were opened as galleries to form the cultural powerhouse it is today...including the addition of a wing and striking public spaces. Grand hospitality rooms, such as Foundation Hall"
"This imposing sandstone museum, set back from the water on The Rocks side of Circular Quay, offers wacky, entertaining, inspiring, and befuddling displays of what's new." Full review
Top Choice
"A slice of Gotham City on Circular Quay West, the stately art-deco MCA has been raising even the most open-minded Sydney eyebrows since 1991." Full review