Puerto Rico Museum of Contemporary Art, San Juan

Name: Puerto Rico Museum of Contemporary Art
Address: Ponce de Leon, San Juan, 00909, Puerto Rico
Telephone: +1 787-977-4030

#30 among attractions in San Juan

Museum, Art museum

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Facts and practical information

The Puerto Rico Museum of Contemporary Art, often abbreviated to MAC, is a contemporary art museum in Santurce, Puerto Rico. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1984 (40 years ago)Coordinates: 18°27'0"N, 66°4'28"W

Address

Ponce de LeonSanturceSan Juan 00909 Puerto Rico

Contact

+1 787-977-4030

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico, Fortín de San Gerónimo, Episcopal Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Luis A. Ferré Performing Arts Center.

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Museum, Art museum
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Hispanic colonial architecture, Forts and castles, View point
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Park, Garden, Playground
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Universities and schools
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Church
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Library
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Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
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Area
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Puerto Rico Museum of Contemporary Art open?

Puerto Rico Museum of Contemporary Art is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Puerto Rico Museum of Contemporary Art?

Nearby attractions include Templo Budista, San Juan (6 min walk), Episcopal Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, San Juan (7 min walk), Luis A. Ferré Performing Arts Center, San Juan (12 min walk), Condado, San Juan (13 min walk).

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

The nearest stations to Puerto Rico Museum of Contemporary Art:

Bus

Avenida Juan Ponce de León & Avenida José Fidalgo Díaz • Lines: T3 (21 min walk)
Pr-25 & Pr-26 • Lines: T3 (23 min walk)

Metro

Sagrado Corazón • Lines: Tren Urbano (34 min walk)