Sydney, Australia

Museum of Contemporary Art Australia

The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia opened in 1991 on Sydney's Circular Quay, occupying a former maritime services building in a prime harborside location facing the Opera House. It was established to give Australia a dedicated museum for art of its own time. The MCA holds a significant collection of contemporary Australian art and is especially noted for its sustained commitment to the work of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, presenting First Nations practice as central to the national contemporary story. A 2012 extension added galleries, a learning center, and a rooftop space overlooking the harbor. Its relevance lies in its role as the principal contemporary art institution in one of Australia's major cities and in its leadership in foregrounding Indigenous contemporary art for national and international audiences.

Opened in 1991 on Sydney's Circular Quay; 2012 extension added new galleries and a rooftop.