MACT/CACT Arte Contemporanea Ticino

The MACT/CACT Museo e Centro d'Arte Contemporanea Ticino in Bellinzona, Switzerland, is a museum and centre for contemporary art founded in 1994. It organises exhibitions of international contemporary art and publishes thematic catalogues, and since 2009 also presents and valorises works from its deposits and loans from private collections. The museum hosts changing temporary exhibitions of contemporary art and maintains a library of art and art history volumes consultable by appointment.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60 min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Topic: Art
    • Entrance fee: 6 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $

Opening hours

Open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 14:00 to 18:00.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
14:00-18:00
Saturday
14:00-18:00
Sunday
14:00-18:00

Admission fees

6 CHF
Adult admission
4 CHF
CHF 4 for students with student card.
0 CHF
Free for children up to 10 years old.
0 CHF
Free for holders of the Swiss Museum Pass, Raiffeisen Card, and cards of museums affiliated with MACT/CACT.
3 CHF
Half price admission for members of the Swiss Association of Art Historians (VKKS).

Contact

Webpage
cacticino.net
Email
info@cacticino.net
Address
Via Tamaro 3, 6500 Bellinzona

Access

Nearby stops

  • Bellinzona, Via Gerretta200 meters walking distance
  • Bellinzona1300 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Bellinzona
0m
Lugano
14m
Locarno
22m
Zug
1h 12m
Luzern
1h 16m

FAQ

  • Is the MACT/CACT library open to the public?
    Yes, the MACT/CACT library, founded in 2018, houses art and art history volumes that can be consulted by the public by appointment. To book an appointment, contact biblioteca@cacticino.net.
  • Does the MACT/CACT offer free admission with certain cards or passes?
    Yes, admission is free for holders of the Swiss Museum Pass, the Raiffeisen Card, and cards of museums affiliated with the MACT/CACT. The Ticino Turismo and Visarte cards are not accepted.
  • When was the MACT/CACT founded and what is its history?
    The CACT Centre for Contemporary Art Ticino was founded in 1994 to organise international contemporary art exhibitions and thematic publications. In 2009 it became the MACT/CACT Museum and Centre for Contemporary Art Ticino, adding the mission of presenting and valorising works from deposits and loans from private collections.
  • Does the MACT/CACT have a shop?
    Yes, the MACT/CACT website includes a shop section where visitors can find items related to the museum.

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