Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Rabat

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The Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, abbreviated MMVI, is a contemporary and modern art museum in Rabat, Morocco which opened in 2014. It is one of fourteen museums of the National Foundation of Museums of Morocco. The museum curates modern and contemporary Moroccan and international art. The MMVI is the first large scale museum built in Morocco since independence from France in 1956. It was the first Moroccan public museum to meet International Museography Standards. The museum houses the works of 200 Moroccan artists, including Hassan Hajjaj and Ahmed Yacoubi. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 34°0'55"N, 6°49'58"W

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Avenue Moulay HassanRabat 10030 Morocco

Contact

+212 5377-00169

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Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Hassan Tower, Kasbah of the Udayas, Chellah.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art open?

Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art is open:

Monday 7 am - 10 pm
Tuesday 7 am - 10 pm
Wednesday 7 am - 10 pm
Thursday 7 am - 10 pm
Friday 7 am - 10 pm
Saturday 7 am - 10 pm
Sunday 7 am - 10 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art?

Nearby attractions include Musée National d'Art Contemporain de Rabat, Rabat (1 min walk), Archaeology Museum, Rabat (4 min walk), Museum of History and Civilizations, Rabat (4 min walk), As-Sunna Mosque, Rabat (4 min walk).

How to get to Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art:

Train

محطة الرباط المدينة (5 min walk)
Gare Rabat Ville (7 min walk)

Bus

Yacoub el Mansour • Lines: 102, 8 (5 min walk)
Ibn Toumert • Lines: 102, 6, 8 (11 min walk)

Tram

Mohammed V - Gare de Rabat • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)
Place Al Joulane L1 ساحة الجولان الخط الأول • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)