Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Metropolitan Arts Centre
In or near Belfast.
Metropolitan Arts Centre in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- York Street · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Metropolitan Arts Centre is a place of interest in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
The Metropolitan Arts Centre (MAC) is a vibrant arts venue located in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter, featuring a variety of exhibitions, theatre performances, and events. It houses three art galleries, two theatres, and a family-friendly space, making it a cultural hub for visitors of all ages.
From the Wikipedia article
The Metropolitan Arts Centre, usually referred to as the MAC, is an arts venue in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter and is home to all kinds of exhibitions, theatre performances, experimental works. The MAC is a cultural hub and a vital shared space in Belfast. Open 363 days per year, the MAC offers an eclectic programme of visual art, theatre, dance, family workshops and lots more. Since opening in 2012, some 1.5 million visitors have come through the doors of the MAC. In 2015 the MAC was shortlisted for the Museum of the Year prize, with sponsor The Art Fund stating that “Belfast’s new arts venue presented an outstanding programme in 2014 and established itself as a world-class attraction”.
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Background
History
In 1989, the centre was opened as the Old Museum Arts Centre. The last theatre production in the old building was performed at the end of 2009. The Weein, a play by Patrick J. O'Reilly, starred amongst others Kerri Quinn. At the end of January 2010 the OMAC closed its doors. == The Permanent Present
Architecture
Designed by Belfast-based architectural practice Hackett Hall McKnight, the MAC sits on a roughly trapezium-shaped site opposite St Anne's Cathedral. The building, completed in February 2012, consists of a number of intersecting brick volumes and a basalt tower topped with three stories of glazing. The project won a 2013 RIBA National Award and was awarded the 2014 Downes Medal by the Architectural Association of Ireland.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6036, -5.9275
- District
- Belfast
- Postcode
- BT1 2NJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Belfast North
- Phone
- 028 9023 5053
- Established
- 2012
- Nearest railway station
- York Street — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Tuesday - Sunday, 9am - 5pm; later on show nights
- Official site
- themaclive.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q20926343 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Metropolitan Arts Centre (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Metropolitan Arts Centre?
- Metropolitan Arts Centre is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT1 2NJ).
- What is Metropolitan Arts Centre?
- Metropolitan Arts Centre in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Metropolitan Arts Centre?
- The nearest railway station is York Street, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT1 2NJ.
- When was Metropolitan Arts Centre built?
- Built or established in 2012.
- Who owns Metropolitan Arts Centre?
- Metropolitan Arts Centre is owned by | publictransit = Belfast Central and Yorkgate stations.
- Is Metropolitan Arts Centre free to visit?
- Yes, Metropolitan Arts Centre is free to enter.
- How do I get to Metropolitan Arts Centre?
- The nearest railway station is York Street, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT1 2NJ.