The Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA) is a contemporary art museum at the Joan Lehman Building on NE 125th Street in North Miami, Florida. Its exhibitions and collection presentations make it a focused stop for contemporary art, with public tours and a monthly outdoor jazz series among its regular offerings.
- Location: 770 NE 125th Street, North Miami, FL 33161.
- Opening pattern: Temporarily closed
- Admission: General admission is $10 for adults ages 18–64, with reduced-price and free-admission categories.
- Getting there: A 12-minute drive from a one-star motel in Miami.
What to expect at MOCA North Miami
MOCA is a contemporary art museum in North Miami, housed in the Joan Lehman Building on NE 125th Street. The institution began in 1981 as the Center of Contemporary Art and took the name Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami when its building opened in 1996.
The museum’s setting makes it a distinct North Miami stop rather than a downtown Miami museum visit. If you are planning a broader art-focused itinerary, you can also consider how to plan a visit around downtown Miami museums.
Current exhibitions and the collection
MOCA presents contemporary exhibitions alongside collection presentations. The titles and displays change, so check the museum’s exhibition information when planning a visit; no particular show should be assumed to be on view.
MOCA also hosts Jazz at MOCA, a free outdoor concert series held monthly on the last Friday, with evening access to the museum. The regular pattern offers a way to pair a concert with time inside the museum; confirm current details before making plans.
Admission, hours, and visitor policies
General admission costs $10 for visitors ages 18–64; admission is $5 for seniors ages 65 and over, students with valid student ID, youth ages 12–17, and visitors identifying as disabled.
Temporarily closed
This place is listed as temporarily closed. Check the official site before you go.
Last checked November 2026.
Free admission is available to members, children under 12, North Miami residents and city employees with proper identification, veterans, caregivers accompanying visitors with a disability, and Bal Harbour Unscripted Art Access Cardholders.
Bank of America cardholders also receive free admission on the first full weekend of each month through Museums on Us. The museum provides a “Purchase Tickets” link, but its ticket information does not establish whether advance tickets are required.
Food and drinks are not allowed in the galleries, and flash photography is prohibited. Service animals are welcome; pets are not permitted in the museum or courtyard. Smoking and e-cigarettes are not allowed inside.
MOCA is wheelchair accessible, with street-level access through the Group Entrance during public hours. Wheelchairs and walkers are available first-come, first-served or can be reserved in advance; support people accompanying visitors with disabilities are admitted free. QR codes provide closed captions for museum videos.
MOCA advertises public tours on weekends from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., with reservations available. School, private, and docent-led tours are also offered.
Before you go: Hours, admission, tours, and transport details can change, so check the official site before you go.
How do you get to MOCA North Miami?
MOCA is at 770 NE 125th Street, between NE 7th Court and NE 8th Avenue. From Interstate 95, take the NE 125th Street exit and head east approximately one mile; the museum is on the right.
From Biscayne Boulevard, head west at NE 123rd Street for approximately 1.5 miles. NE 123rd Street becomes NE 125th Street, and the museum is on the left.
Miami-Dade Transit buses 16, 10, and G stop at NE 125th Street and NE 8th Avenue. Buses 75 and 9 stop at NE 125th Street and NE 6th Avenue. If you drive, free parking is available in lots directly east, west, and south of the museum, as well as several nearby public lots.
MOCA recommends handicapped parking behind the museum at Public Parking Lot 10 on NE 8th Avenue between NE 123rd and NE 124th Streets; free street parking is also available in the surrounding area.
Planning time for a North Miami visit
Choose your visit around the museum’s opening pattern: Wednesday offers afternoon and evening hours, while Thursday through Sunday hours run from morning to late afternoon. Weekend public tours fall between 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.; reserve a place if you want to join one.
If you are building a day around museums in Miami, MOCA can anchor a North Miami stop, while a separate outing to how to visit Brittany Bay Park offers an outdoor focus. Check the museum’s current exhibition and event information before setting your schedule.
FAQs
Where is the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami?
MOCA is at the Joan Lehman Building, 770 NE 125th Street, North Miami, Florida 33161.
How much does admission cost?
General admission is $10 for ages 18–64, and reduced admission is $5 for several groups, including seniors, students with valid ID, and youth ages 12–17. The museum also has multiple free-admission categories.
Does MOCA offer public tours?
Yes. Public tours are advertised on weekends from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; reservations are available. School, private, and docent-led tours are also offered.
Is parking available at the museum?
Free parking is available in lots east, west, and south of the museum, along with additional public parking lots and free street parking in the surrounding area.