They built a shared front and fostered a collaborative space to promote visits to cultural centers. Through coordinated activities, they aimed to attract more visitors, spark curiosity, and transform spaces into welcoming places for exploration and reflection. This effort gave birth to new traditions: the International Day of Museums was celebrated with momentum, marking its early anniversary in 2009, with ongoing initiatives expanding over the weekend.
DIM, under the banner Museums, sustainability and well-being, once again became a gathering point for audiences, families, and people of all ages. These special days invite attendees to learn in a playful way and to connect with cultural life.
Attendees at MACA yesterday highly valued guided tours, hands-on workshops, and light refreshments, all organized to celebrate the Sempere Year and the centenary of the Onil-born artist. The anniversary sparked a thoughtful transfer of the private collection to the city of Alicante, enriching the local museum landscape.
Today at 12 noon, the event Hello we are here! closes with a visit to the temporary exhibition by Elena Asins and a performance by the Elías Aguirre Company, offering a memorable blend of art and performance.
Open doors at MARQ
MARQ extended its weekend hours, inviting the public to explore the Legacy of the Qin and Han Dynasties from China, the Xian Warriors, the permanent collection, and a new temporary exhibition in the Princess of the Carpathians hall. The weekend also showcased a remarkable Bronze Age tomb from Alicante, drawing strong community interest.
Guided and dramatized tours by Mubag highlighted Sorolla, the painter and theater subject whose work formed the centerpiece of a live performance. An ecological art workshop at 11:30 followed by a dramatized screening at 12:30 provided a rich, immersive experience for visitors.
HE MUSE offered a visit to Sarrio Tower, supervised for safety, along with a classical music concert. The Water Museum hosted a program called Whispers in the Water, featuring a meditation app that uses sounds from various instruments. Today at 11:00, the Water Dance session Inner Dance will be led by Maria Maestre and Gabriel Lopez.
The Alicante University Museum (MUA) hosted a workshop about light and storytelling yesterday, complementing visits and a theatrical performance. Today will also include another guided tour and an Art Therapy workshop.
During Cigarettes, the Urban Tactics program concluded yesterday, marking the end of the city’s urban culture festival. The initiative, organized by the Museum Consortium, Ocean Race Museum, continues with free sessions such as children’s workshops focused on sustainability values, maritime history, science and technology, and yoga. Today’s programming repeats.
Inside New Tabarca Museum, visitors enjoyed star gazing, micro-theatre, and a guided route of Myths and Legends in the historic walled town yesterday.
HE SHOCK will return on its scheduled date next year to continue the conversation and showcase new work.