Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami

We reserved tickets online for a jazz concert at MOCA and made an evening of it, starting with an exceptional dinner at a nearby Italian restaurant. The outdoor concert featured local musician Ben Beal and his talented band, including an outstanding bassist and saxophonist. They performed many of my favorite jazz standards, delivering an unforgettable experience. The contemporary art museum remained open both before and after the show, offering additional cultural enrichment. Conveniently, a free parking lot was available just across the street, making the entire outing seamless and enjoyable. We were so pleased to see MOCA supporting local talent.

This museum, as we were told will eventually be built underground, which we thought intriguing. We could already see construction work being done. The observation deck has all kinds of incredible views of Nice. We truly enjoyed our visit and would recommend.

The museum is fairly small. You can see everything in about 30 minutes or less. Admission for adults is $10. Sadly, they don't offer discounts for teachers. I was the only person in the gallery, and it seemed like all the security guards were constantly staring at me. It made me a little uncomfortable.

Beautiful museum. The artists that were there when I visited were amazing. Also, they had a jazz band and vendors when I visited. I had a great time.

It's a small and nice museum. They also showcase a small section for students which is very nice. They have very talented kids! It's not too expensive and something to do if you enjoy art.

Enjoyed the exhibition. Interesting artworks. The Museum is a little bit far from down town to go by bus 😅 But if you drive, it is worthwhile to take a visit.

Amazing professional staff. Knowledgeable and kind. Made me feel so welcome. Andrea Chung exhibition was a bsolutely amazing.

A pleasant experience. A neat art gallery with a monthly live jazz show. In last night's case, we were treated to a performance from The C. L. Experience. We had a wonderful night doing something different from our usual routine. An overall positive experience and a great time out.

This is a great museum and I'm glad to be a part of it by way of member. MOCA now has its own Spotify Channel on Spotify. Oftentimes, art and music can be found in the courtyard here.

MOCA Miami has redefined art to be mere self-expression, with its curators valuing art only if it communicates stories of oppression, inter-generational trauma, or identity. Art is universal; it is not simple partisanship or identity politics. The current installation of Andrea Chung's work, "Pride and Prejudice," consists of cyanotypes of extremely poor quality. In addition, several prints are warping severely from humidity changes; on one print made with sugar, the sugar has fallen to the bottom of the frame. The Museum describes Chung's work as "layered," but it is just a facile indictment of tourism, which generates wealth that allows its people to solve important problems. This is a shame because the Museum could be a gem with a different curatorial staff.

Free parking and free admission for veterans. Easy and secure location. Emphasis on local artists and ties to the Miami area ecosystem. Decent sized space, wide open with both indoor and outdoor installations.