Visit
Hours
Monday, 11am - 5pm;
Thursday, 11am - 9pm;
Friday, 11am - 5pm;
Saturday & Sunday, 10am - 5pm
The Museum is closed to the public on Tuesday & Wednesday, except for prescheduled groups and the special dates listed below.
Admission
PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE
General Admission: $7
Seniors (65+ w/ID) and Students (w/school ID): $4
Children under 12 in groups less than 8: free
MOCA Members: free
Target free admission on Thursdays sponsored by Target.
MOCA is proud to participate in Blue Star Museums Program
This summer, more than 850 museums in all 50 states to offer free admission to military personnel and their families from Memorial Day, May 31, 2010, through Labor Day, September 6, 2010.
Hours, admission prices and schedule of events are subject to changes.
Online Tour of MOCA with Maya Lin
Location & Directions
Museum:
215 Centre Street, New York, NY 10013
(b/w Howard & Grand Sts; one block north of Canal St)
Collections & Research Center:
70 Mulberry Street, 2nd Fl., New York, NY 10013
By Subway
N, R, Q, J, Z, and 6 trains to Canal Street; M9, M15, M103 buses.
By Car
From Brooklyn: Follow the Brooklyn Bridge, which becomes Centre St. MOCA will be on the left.
From The Bronx: Follow the FDR Drive and take exit 5 to E. Houston St. Turn left at Bowery and right at Canal St before turning right at Centre St. MOCA will be on the left.
From Queens: Take the ramp onto I-278 W towards the Brooklyn/Queens Expressway. Turn slight left at Delancey St, turn left at Bowery and right at Canal St before turning right at Centre St. MOCA will be on the left.
From Staten Island: Take the Brooklyn/Queens Expressway and take exit 28B to merge onto the Brooklyn Bridge. The Bridge becomes Centre St and MOCA will be on the left.
Weekend Gallery Talks
Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30pm
Free with Museum admission
Introductory gallery talks highlighting the major themes in MOCA’s core exhibit, With a Single Step: Stories in the Making of America. Visitors gain an overview of Chinese in America and become acquainted with the history of MOCA.
Tours leave from the main lobby. No reservations are necessary. Tour times are subject to change or cancellation.
Guided Groups
Group rates are available for groups of 8 or more. Gallery programs and walking tours for groups must email education@mocanyc.org at least three weeks in advance for reservations and availability.
For groups, more information is available on the Tour page.
If you are an educator planning a trip to MOCA, please visit the Learn section.
Self- Guided Groups
Self-guided groups of 10 or more must call (212) 619-4785 or email education@mocanyc.org at least one week in advance for availability and receive a confirmation letter from our education department.
Visitor Policies
Photography, the use of cellular phones, and outside food and drinks are not permitted in MOCA’s galleries.
In compliance with New York City law, smoking is not permitted anywhere in the Museum.
Baby strollers are permitted at all times.
Accessibility
Please inquire at the Visitor Services Desk for any assistance you may require. All galleries and facilities are wheelchair accessible.
