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Photo courtesy of MOCA/Marissa Roth -
Photo courtesy of MOCA/Marissa Roth -
Photo courtesy of MOCA/Marissa Roth
Museum of Contemporary Art
Type: Art Museums, Museums
10Best Says
Since 1979, the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) has been the only museum in Los Angeles devotely solely to contemporary art. The museum has three locations (MOCA Grand Avenue; MOCA Pacific Design... Read More
Since 1979, the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) has been the only museum in Los Angeles devotely solely to contemporary art. The museum has three locations (MOCA Grand Avenue; MOCA Pacific Design Center; and The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA on Grand Avenue, which is currently closed, but expected to reopen in 2015. All offer permanent and temporary exhibits, featuring works by well-known artists like Jackson Pollock, Claes Oldenburg, Mark Rothko, Diane Arbus, Frank Stella and Piet Mondrian. Emerging artists are also represented. Special activities aimed at kids, adults and teens are offered regularly. Enjoy free admission every Thursday evening and and admission to the MOCA Pacific Design Center is always free.
Hours:
- Mon,: Fri; 11am-5pm
- Thu: 11am-8pm
- Sat-Sun: 11am-6pm
Admissions:
- Adult $10; Senior (65+) $5; Student $5; Child (11 and under) Free
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Jenny Peters
Los Angeles Local Expert
- Museums: "Free admission every Thursday night; and MOCA Pacific Design Center is always free."
- Best for Museums Because: Some of the world's greatest modern artists are displayed here at one of the world's best contemporary art museums.
