Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Fregenal (MACF)
Museum in the former San Francisco convent of Fregenal de la Sierra, with works acquired through the Eugenio Hermoso International Painting Prize.
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About the museum
The Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Fregenal (MACF) is housed in the former convent of San Francisco in Fregenal de la Sierra, founded in 1563. The convent was dissolved under the disentailment (desamortización) of 1835–1836, and the building fell into ruin until, from 1995 onwards, a restoration directed by the architect Vicente López Bernal turned it into a cultural centre combining the Espacio para la Creación Joven (youth creation space), the municipal library and the museum.
The MACF displays the works that the town council acquires each year through the Eugenio Hermoso International Painting Prize. This competition has been held since 1981 by Fregenal de la Sierra town council, the Badajoz Provincial Council (Diputación) and the Junta de Extremadura, and is regarded as one of the most prestigious in the country. The collection already exceeds 130 works.
The museum has a permanent exhibition room, a temporary exhibition room and a workshop room, as well as display panels, computer equipment with digital information about the works, and Braille signage. It is part of MAMCE, the Map of Contemporary Art Museums of Spain of the University of Zaragoza.
Highlights
- More than 130 works from the Eugenio Hermoso International Painting Prize
- Housed in the former San Francisco convent (1563)
- Permanent room, temporary room and workshop room
- Braille signage and digital information about the works
- Admission €1, free on 18 May and 27 September
Permanent exhibition
- Colección del Premio Internacional de Pintura Eugenio Hermoso – Permanent exhibition room with works acquired in the annual editions of the prize, which already exceed 130.
- Founded
- 2021
- Operated by
- Ayuntamiento de Fregenal de la Sierra
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €1 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €0.50Under 18s, Carné Joven holders, pensioners, large families (with proof) and groups of at least 10 people |
| Children & teens | €0.50free up to age 4 · Under 18s; children under 5 do not pay. |
| Students & apprentices | €0.20Student groups taking part in educational activities. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €0.50 per personGroups of at least 10 people. |
Free admission: 18 May (International Museum Day, MACF only) and 27 September (World Tourism Day)
Rates in force since 2 January 2022. Free admission is also granted to people registered in Fregenal de la Sierra, to groups taking part in activities organised by the town council, and to visitors coming for study, outreach or promotional purposes (with proof).
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum has Braille signage.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
Town council telephone: +34 924 700 000, extension 81663.
Events & venue rental
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