The Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art is a public museum in central Rabat devoted to modern and contemporary art. From Smarts Hotel Agdal Rabat, the museum is about 29 minutes on foot or 6 minutes by car; the hotel offers guest rooms in Agdal.
- Address: 2 Avenue Moulay Hassan, Rabat
- Collection: modern and contemporary works, including paintings, sculpture, photography and installations
- Opening pattern: Open Wednesday to Monday; closed Tuesday
- Admission: prices range from 15 DH to 60 DH, depending on visitor category
What the museum presents
The museum presents modern and contemporary art in a building that brings traditional Moroccan architecture together with modern elements. Architect Karim Chakor designed the building.
Inaugurated in 2014, the museum is described by Visit Rabat as Morocco’s first public museum dedicated to modern and contemporary art. Its address, 2 Avenue Moulay Hassan, places it in central Rabat.
If you are mapping out a wider visit, which museums in Rabat cover art and archaeology? is a useful question to consider alongside this museum’s focus.
What can you see in the collection?
The collection brings together works by Moroccan artists from the 20th and 21st centuries, in formats that include painting, sculpture, photography and installations. The National Foundation of Museums names Melehi, Gharbaoui, Hamidi, Belkahia, Mohamed Kacimi, Miloud Labied and Malika Agueznay among the artists represented.
The National Foundation of Museums gives a count of more than 500 paintings and around 10 sculptures, while Visit Rabat describes more than 400 works across several forms. The museum presents temporary exhibitions each year.
When is the museum open, and what do tickets cost?
Admission is 30 DH for Moroccan adults, 15 DH for Moroccan visitors under 18, and 60 DH for foreign visitors. These details 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.
For visitor questions, the museum’s telephone number is +212 (0) 5 37 76 90 47. Confirm the opening day and ticket category that apply to your visit before setting out.
How do you get from Agdal to the museum?
From Smarts Hotel Agdal Rabat, the museum is about 29 minutes on foot or 6 minutes by car. Rabat-Salé Tramway identifies Mohammed V – Gare de Rabat as a station serving the museum, so you can also consider the tram for a city-centre visit.
For a day that starts in Agdal, you can pair the museum with other central sights; how to plan one day in Rabat from Agdal helps put the area into a broader route.
How can you fit the museum into a central Rabat visit?
The museum’s central address makes it a natural anchor for time in central Rabat. You can visit the galleries first, then continue through the city centre, keeping the museum’s Tuesday closure in mind when choosing your day.
For a simple plan, check the museum’s opening information and admission details before leaving Agdal, then use the museum visit as the centrepiece of your time in the area. If you are travelling by tram, Mohammed V – Gare de Rabat is the station serving the museum.
FAQs
Where is the Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art?
It is at 2 Avenue Moulay Hassan in central Rabat.
What kind of art does the museum display?
The museum focuses on modern and contemporary art, including works by Moroccan artists in painting, sculpture, photography and installation.
Is the museum closed on a particular day?
The museum closes on Tuesdays. Check the official site before visiting, as hours can change.
Does the museum have temporary exhibitions?
Yes. The museum presents temporary exhibitions each year.