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Visiting Museum of Contemporary Art (MACE)
Ibiza's contemporary art museum occupies an 18th-century arsenal building inside the walls of Dalt Vila, showing art made on or inspired by the island since the 1950s.
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Quick answer
Museum of Contemporary Art (MACE) is a gallery in Ibiza Town, Ibiza. Allow 45 minutes; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Gallery
- Area
- Ibiza Town
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- art, rainy day and history
- Best months
- November–January
About Museum of Contemporary Art (MACE)
Ibiza's contemporary art museum occupies an 18th-century arsenal building inside the walls of Dalt Vila, showing art made on or inspired by the island since the 1950s. Glass floors reveal archaeological remains beneath the galleries.
Tip: A cool stop on a hot afternoon in Dalt Vila; combine with the cathedral.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 45 minutes.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Ibiza Town, walled old town of Dalt Vila above a harbour of boutiques, bars and ferries.
Best time to visit Museum of Contemporary Art (MACE)
Museum of Contemporary Art (MACE) is indoors, which makes it a good plan for the wettest months:
- November: 19°C (66°F) highs, about 6 rainy days, very quiet crowds.
- December: 16°C (61°F) highs, about 6 rainy days, very quiet crowds.
- January: 15°C (59°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, very quiet crowds.
When to visit Ibiza has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Museum of Contemporary Art (MACE) is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Dalt Vila and Es Vedrà and Cala d'Hort.
- No. 8 of the 19 sights in our Ibiza things-to-do list.
- Day 1 of the 1-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 5 of the 5-day plan.
Near Museum of Contemporary Art (MACE)
Also in Ibiza Town, so you can walk between them:
- Puig des Molins — 1 hour, low cost
- La Marina and Sa Penya — 1–2 hours, free
- Ibiza Cathedral — 30 minutes, low cost
Staying near Museum of Contemporary Art (MACE)
Stay in Ibiza Town ($$$$) to walk here: walled old town of Dalt Vila above a harbour of boutiques, bars and ferries. All areas to stay in Ibiza.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Museum of Contemporary Art (MACE)?
Plan 45 minutes. With Puig des Molins nearby, it fits a half-day in Ibiza Town.
+Is Museum of Contemporary Art (MACE) free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Museum of Contemporary Art (MACE)?
November–January, the wettest months, when an indoor sight is most welcome. A cool stop on a hot afternoon in Dalt Vila; combine with the cathedral.
+Do I need to book Museum of Contemporary Art (MACE) in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.