Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
متحف محمد السادس للفن الحديث والمعاصر
Opened in 2014, the first national museum of modern and contemporary art in Morocco. It shows works by local artists alongside international special exhibitions.
The museum sits beside Mohammed V Avenue in the New Town, and its architecture blends traditional Moroccan elements. Its collection covers modern and contemporary Moroccan art from the 20th century onward. The museum also regularly hosts special exhibitions by international masters such as Picasso and Giacometti. Admission is about MAD 40, and the museum is closed on Tuesdays. Nearby are the Parliament building, the Cathedral of Saint Peter and the History and Civilizations Museum, which together form a walking route through the New Town.
Opening hours
Wed–Mon 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- As-Sunna Mosque
- Museum of History and Civilizations
- St. Peter's Cathedral
- Bank Al-Maghrib Museum
- Bab er-Rouah
- Rabat Medina
- Royal Palace of Rabat (Dar al-Makhzen)
- Rue des Consuls