About this place
What to expect
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.