Museu d'Art Contemporani d'Eivissa (MACE)

The Museu d'Art Contemporani d'Eivissa, known as MACE, is the contemporary art museum of Ibiza Town, located on the Ronda Narcís Puget within the walled upper town of Dalt Vila in the Balearic Islands of Spain. It occupies former military buildings on the ramparts, structures associated with the defence of the town in the centuries after the construction of the Renaissance walls in the 16th century. The adaptation of these buildings to exhibition use is itself part of the museum's story, as it turned military architecture into a cultural venue within a UNESCO-listed historic district. The permanent collection focuses on Ibizan and Spanish art of the 20th century and later, drawing on the island's long record of attracting artists and writers, especially from the mid 20th century, when painters, sculptors and photographers settled or worked on Ibiza. Temporary exhibitions complement the core collection and bring in contemporary work. The museum is organised in galleries that make use of the thick walls and vaulted rooms of the old buildings, so the display is thematic and rotating rather than a single chronological route. A terrace overlooking the port gives views over the harbour, the lower town of Marina and the sea, and is one of the best-known features of the visit. The building has been restored and adapted for modern museum use, with attention to preserving the character of the historic fabric while providing gallery space. Reported hours are Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-14:00 plus Tuesday to Friday 17:00-20:00, with closure on Mondays, and admission is free or low-cost according to local sources. The museum sits close to the Portal de ses Taules and the walls, so it fits naturally into a walk through Dalt Vila. Visitors interested in the site's historical layers can compare the rampart architecture with the Renaissance fortifications outside. Exhibitions change, so visitors can check the museum website before visiting.