The redevelopment will create an additional 4,500 square metres of space at the museum, increasing the MCA’s total size by almost 50%. In addition to building three spacious new galleries, the building program will also involve a complete refurbishment of existing facilities. The new Museum will house an entire floor dedicated to the MCA Collection, offering a major national resource for education and interpretative programs.
The refurbishment program includes the addition of the National Centre for Creative Learning (NCCL) to the museum. THe NCCL will feature a dedicated multimedia room and digital classroom, two practical studios, a 120-seat lecture theatre and a room for the MCA’s Bella program for children with special needs.
New venue spaces will also be added on top of the existing building to take advantage of the MCA’s panoramic location with views over Sydney Harbour to the Opera House. The redevelopment will create a new rooftop café and Sculpture Terrace, featuring an annually commissioned artwork.
