Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Elvas

In the heart of the fortified town of Elvas, the Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Elvas (MACE) brings Portuguese contemporary art into a historic setting. Its displays are built around the António Cachola Collection, one of the most important private collections of Portuguese art of recent decades.

A collection in the old town

MACE opened in 2007 and has become a reference for contemporary art in the Alentejo, combining the António Cachola Collection with a programme of temporary exhibitions. The museum occupies a historic building in the old town, a short walk from the aqueduct and the town’s other monuments.

What to see

• Works from the António Cachola Collection, covering Portuguese art from the 1980s onwards.
• A changing programme of temporary exhibitions.
• The contrast between contemporary works and the historic building in the old town.

Visiting the museum

The museum is in the historic centre of Elvas, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Opening hours are published by the municipality, so check the official website before your visit.

Visitor information: cm-elvas.pt.

Image credit: Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Elvas (MACE), by GualdimG, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.