Museu de Arte Contemporânea Nadir Afonso

The Museu de Arte Contemporânea Nadir Afonso displays contemporary art collections in a building designed by architect Álvaro Siza Vieira along the Tâmega River.

The museum opened in July 2016 to showcase fifteen artworks donated by painter Nadir Afonso to Chaves Municipality in 1982, previously held at Museu da Região Flaviense.

The museum maintains four exhibition halls presenting Portuguese contemporary artists, including Helena Almeida and Paula Rego, through rotating exhibitions and international partnerships.

Visitors can access a library, auditorium for hundred people, bar facilities, and guided tours explaining the permanent and temporary exhibitions.

Through an agreement with Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea, the museum received notable pieces like João Cutileiro's Daphne sculpture, extending its collection beyond regional boundaries.

Location: Chaves

Inception: July 2016

Architects: Álvaro Siza Vieira

Address: Av. 5 de Outubro 10 5400-017

Phone: +351276009137

Website: https://macna.chaves.pt

GPS coordinates: 41.74092,-7.46572

Latest update: March 9, 2025 17:44