Children's Museums
Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami
📍 770 NE 125th St, North Miami, FL 33161🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12–7 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–5 PM |
About Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami
Collections of new & established artists. Coolly modern facility with traveling exhibitions, jazz concerts, educational programs & gift shop. MOCA offers free interactive art programs across all age groups, from Sunday Stories (ages 1-5) to MOCA Makers professional artist-led classes for adults, creating a comprehensive educational pipeline. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 634 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Contemporary Art Museum
- Best For
- All ages
- Educational Programs
- Sunday Stories, MiniMakers, Teen Art Force, MOCA Makers
- Membership Benefits
- Free admission, exclusive events, members-only discounts
💡 Did You Know?
- MOCA offers free interactive art programs across all age groups, from Sunday Stories (ages 1-5) to MOCA Makers professional artist-led classes for adults, creating a comprehensive educational pipeline
- The museum hosts Jazz at MOCA outdoor courtyard concerts featuring local musicians, combining live music performances with open art exhibitions in an integrated cultural experience
- A future expansion will relocate the museum underground, representing a significant architectural transformation currently under construction
- The museum offers free digital exhibition guides through Bloomberg Connects, integrating digital technology with in-person contemporary art experiences
💬 What Visitors Say
- Plan your visit around Jazz at MOCA events and the courtyard concerts - reviewers highlighted these as exceptional experiences that are often free or low-cost, and you can explore the art exhibits before or after the performance
- Take advantage of the scheduled interactive programs: Sunday Stories (first Sunday monthly for ages 1-5), MiniMakers (first Saturday for ages 6-12), and MOCA Makers (second Saturday for adults) - all free art-making workshops taught by professional artists
- Download the free Bloomberg Connects digital guide before your visit to enhance your understanding of the exhibits and get more educational value from the contemporary art installations
- The museum is intentionally intimate in scale - it has multiple rooms but isn't exceptionally large, so plan 1-2 hours for your visit. The compact layout means exhibits are well-paced with frequent rotations, so you can see quality work without feeling overwhelmed
- Pair your museum visit with the adjacent Sapori Italian café next door, and note that free parking is available across the street - this makes for an easy, budget-friendly evening combining dinner, art, and potentially live music
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