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Museum of Contemporary Art

149 N. Stone Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701
520-624-5019
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Ranked #87 of 145 attractions in Tucson
3.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Owner description: MOCA is Southern Arizona's only museum devoted exclusively to exploring the cutting edge art of our time. Through varied programs, MOCA supports the...... more » Owner description: MOCA is Southern Arizona's only museum devoted exclusively to exploring the cutting edge art of our time. Through varied programs, MOCA supports the critical interpretation and display of contemporary art in service to the community as a public trust. Since beginning to program as a museum in 2003, MOCA has presented the work of nearly 250 artists and thinkers, 90% of them Tucsonans. MOCA is committed to thinking globally, acting locally and engaging with the ethics and aesthetics of contemporary life. MOCA is funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, The Arizona Commission on the Arts, and its members. « less
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“Ain't the MOMA...but a great small museum!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2012

Having grown up in Boston, I'm a bit of a museum snob. But this is Tucson. They have great exhibits, just smaller. If you're a member you get opening invites, etc. Worth the investment! More

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“Interesting Museum with great potential”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2011

We just got back from a visit to this little museum in down town Tucson. There were two exhibits, one conected to the exhibit at the Tucson Museum of Art, "Who Shot Rock and Roll". MOCA had an exhibit of flyers, record jackets and adds for punk rock bands from the mid 1970's to mid 1980's. This is not my... More

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“Come with an open mind and desire to waste $8 admission fee”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2011

If you think garbage is an art form, this is the place for you. We were thinking exhibits like MOMA but this is extreme. I would be willing to guess 99% of people who go here feel ripped off. The large firehouse is nearly empty, except for a lone car in the middle and a few scant pieces of "trash"... More

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“The new fire house location for moca is...”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2010

The new fire house location for moca is incredible! The Great Hall space is perfect for large works and the music performances are awesome. Congrats, moca! More

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