Museum of Contemporary Art Australia
Overview
The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA) presents, collects and engages with the art of now.
Guided by the principles of belonging, connection and influence, they aim to be the defining platform for contemporary art and ideas in Australia and beyond.
Located on Sydney Harbour at Tallawoladah, home to stories, art and culture for over 65,000 years, the MCA contributes to the continuity of culture on their site. They connect the widest possible public to contemporary art through their Collection, exhibitions, events, creative learning and access programs.
Their evolving Collection of over 4,500 artworks is the only public collection in Australia dedicated to the work of living artists, with over a third represented by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists.
Free guided tours of exhibitions are conducted each day, visit the information desk on Level One for the scheduled times.
The MCA Store is one of Sydney's unique shopping destinations specialising in Australian and international contemporary art and culture publications, while the MCA Cafe at Tallawoladah offers modern Australian cuisine with spectacular views of Sydney Harbour.
Accessibility
Access and Inclusion Statement
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Have a hearing loop
Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
Have lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons. Buttons are at accessible height.
Have step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
Provide information in large print