Museum of Contemporary Art, Skopje

Name: Museum of Contemporary Art
Address: Skopje, North Macedonia
Telephone: +389 2 311 7734

#32 among attractions in Skopje

Museum, Art museum, Art gallery

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Facts and practical information

The Contemporary Art Museum is one of the largest and most complete national institutions of North Macedonia. Located in the capital city of Skopje, the museum was founded in 1963 following the disastrous earthquake that hit the city. The building project was donated by the Polish Government. ()

Local name: Музеј на современата уметност Coordinates: 42°0'14"N, 21°25'58"E

Address

Skopje North Macedonia

Contact

+389 2 311 7734

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Day trips

Museum of Contemporary Art – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Old Bazaar, Skopje Fortress, Philip II Arena, Stone Bridge.

~1550 ftSE
Old bazaar dating from the 12th-century
Old Bazaar, Skopje
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~1280 ftS
6th-century fortress with sweeping views
Skopje Fortress, Skopje
7 min walk • Perched atop the highest point in Skopje, North Macedonia, the Skopje Fortress—locally known as Kale Fortress—casts a watchful eye over the city. This historical castle, whose foundations date back to the 6th century, stands as a testament to the various...
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Philip II Arena, Skopje
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0.5 miS
Historical place, Bridge
Stone Bridge, Skopje
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Macedonian Orthodox Church – Ohrid Archbishopric, Skopje
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Historic walking areas, Square
Macedonia Square, Skopje
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~1410 ftSE
Church
Church of the Ascension of Jesus, Skopje
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~990 ftSE
National archeology and ethnology museum
Museum of the Republic of North Macedonia, Skopje
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~1570 ftSE
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~990 ftSE
Historic Ottoman-era mosque
Mustafa Pasha Mosque, Skopje
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Contemporary Art?

Nearby attractions include International Balkan University, Skopje (5 min walk), Mustafa Pasha Mosque, Skopje (5 min walk), Museum of the Republic of North Macedonia, Skopje (5 min walk), Kuršumli An, Skopje (6 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Contemporary Art by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Contemporary Art:

Bus

Музеј на Современа Уметност Т • Lines: 17 (2 min walk)
Француски Гробишта кон Т • Lines: 17 (8 min walk)

Train

Скопје (29 min walk)