The Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art is a public art museum at 2 Avenue Moulay Hassan in central Rabat. Its collection focuses on modern and contemporary art, with works by Moroccan artists, and the museum presents temporary exhibitions each year.
- Address: 2 Avenue Moulay Hassan, Rabat
- Collection: works by Moroccan artists, including paintings, sculptures, photographs and installations
- Admission: 30 DH for Moroccan adults and 60 DH for foreign visitors
What does the museum cover?
The Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art presents modern and contemporary art, with a collection that includes works by Moroccan artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. Visit Rabat describes the institution as Morocco’s first public museum dedicated to these fields.
The National Foundation of Museums names Melehi, Gharbaoui, Hamidi, Belkahia, Mohamed Kacimi, Miloud Labied and Malika Agueznay among the artists represented. The collection includes paintings, sculptures, photographs and installations.
Published collection counts differ: Visit Rabat says it contains more than 400 works by Moroccan artists, while the National Foundation of Museums gives a count of more than 500 paintings and around 10 sculptures.
Inaugurated in 2014, the museum occupies a building designed by architect Karim Chakor. Its design combines traditional Moroccan architecture with modern elements.
How do you get to the museum in central Rabat?
The museum is at 2 Avenue Moulay Hassan, on a central Rabat street. Rabat-Salé Tramway identifies the Mohammed V – Gare de Rabat station as serving the museum, so you can consider the tram as you plan your route.
From Az Hotel Rabat Centre, the museum is about an 11-minute walk. If you are planning a wider day on foot around the centre, the one-day Rabat itinerary from the centre offers a related route-planning read.
What exhibitions can you see?
The museum presents temporary exhibitions each year, alongside its collection. The exhibitions do not follow a fixed month or season, so check what is on before setting out if you have a particular show in mind.
For another museum stop in the city, the Rabat Archaeological Museum visit guide covers a different part of Rabat’s museum scene.
What are the museum’s hours and ticket prices?
Admission is 30 DH for Moroccan adults, 15 DH for Moroccan visitors under 18, and 60 DH for foreign visitors. Hours and prices can change, so check the official site before you go.
Opening hours
- Monday and Wednesday to Sunday: 10:00–18:00
- Tuesday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
The museum telephone number is +212 (0) 5 37 76 90 47. You can use it to confirm practical details before your visit.
What else can you combine with a museum visit?
The museum’s central location makes it possible to include it in a day focused on Rabat’s centre. You could plan the museum around other stops in the city, using the linked central-Rabat itinerary to shape the day. Keep the museum’s Tuesday closure in mind when choosing when to go.
FAQs
Where is the Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art?
It is at 2 Avenue Moulay Hassan in Rabat. The museum is served by the Mohammed V – Gare de Rabat tram station.
What kind of art does the museum show?
Its collection includes modern and contemporary works by Moroccan artists, including paintings, sculptures, photographs and installations. The museum also presents temporary exhibitions each year.
Is the museum open every day?
Open Wednesday to Monday; closed Tuesday. Check the official site before your visit for current details.
How much are tickets?
Admission is 30 DH for Moroccan adults, 15 DH for Moroccan visitors under 18, and 60 DH for foreign visitors.