MACS – Museo Arte Contemporanea Sicilia
Museum of Italian and international figurative contemporary art in the Badia Piccola of the Monastero di San Benedetto, in Via Crociferi.
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About the museum
The MACS is housed in the Badia Piccola, part of the Monastero di San Benedetto overlooking Via Crociferi, in the baroque heart of Catania. The building is attributed to the architect Giovanni Battista Vaccarini and is linked to the Badia Grande by the Arco di San Benedetto; next to it stands the church of San Benedetto, attached to the monastery and decorated with frescoes.
The museum was founded to enhance Sicily's cultural heritage and to promote Italian and international contemporary art, presenting both emerging talents and established artists. The collections favour a figurative approach and seek to create a dialogue between the art of the past and contemporary art, also in collaboration with other historic sites.
The permanent collection is constantly growing: the museum's website presents the latest acquisitions of various artists. The museum addresses children, young people and adults with workshops and themed routes.
Highlights
- Italian and international figurative contemporary art
- Permanent collection in constant growth
- Badia Piccola attributed to Giovanni Battista Vaccarini
- Themed routes and educational workshops
- Located in Via Crociferi, in the baroque centre of Catania
Permanent exhibition
- Collezione permanente MACS – Works of figurative contemporary art by Italian and international artists, including presentations of the latest acquisitions.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €7 |
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| Reduced | €5Young people aged 14 to 18 and students with a student card (including digital versions) |
| Children & teens | €3Children's ticket €3. |
| Students & apprentices | €5With a student card, including digital. |
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
The museum aims to make art accessible to children, young people and adults, and offers workshops and themed routes.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours, out-of-hours visits and visits for large groups can be booked by writing to segreteria@museomacs.it. The museum offers workshops and themed routes. |
