Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami
Museum Contemporary art museum in North Miami
North Miami’s Museum of Contemporary Art stages rotating exhibitions, public programs and artist talks; visitors attend for contemporary art displays and community events in a suburban Miami setting.
The Museum of Contemporary Art in North Miami is a non-collecting contemporary art museum in North Miami, Florida focused on rotating exhibitions of living artists and contemporary visual culture. It serves as a regional exhibition and education venue for Miami-Dade County.
Galleries present temporary exhibitions of painting, sculpture, installation and new media alongside public programs and educational events. The museum typically programs multiple temporary shows each year and hosts talks, workshops and community outreach rather than a single permanent collection.
The institution was established as a nonprofit cultural organization to present contemporary art to the greater Miami area and has functioned primarily as an exhibition and education space. Over time it has hosted solo and thematic exhibitions by national and international contemporary artists.
The museum sits in the City of North Miami in Miami-Dade County, north of central Miami and the downtown core. It is within the Miami metropolitan area and is accessible by car and public transit from greater Miami.
- Visitor info: Check the museum website before visiting for current exhibitions, opening hours and any ticketing requirements.
How to Get to Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami #
MOCA North Miami is about a 20-30 minute drive from Miami Beach and roughly 25-35 minutes from downtown Miami depending on traffic. Public transit options include local buses; check Miami‑Dade Transit routes for current service. Street parking and nearby lots are available.
Tips for Visiting Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami #
- Check the museum's calendar for artist talks and free public programs which are frequent and informative.
- Visit on a weekday afternoon to avoid the weekend crowd from Miami Beach; the building's outdoor sculpture garden is best seen on a calm day.
Best Time to Visit Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami #
Visit during winter and spring for pleasant weather and a busy cultural calendar; check the museum's website for exhibition schedules.
Weather & Climate near Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami #
Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 15°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1514 mm/year), wettest in June.
January
January is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).
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February
February is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).
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March
March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).
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May
May is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (154 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (240 mm).
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July
July is hot with highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C. Significant rainfall (160 mm).
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August
August is the hottest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C. Significant rainfall (186 mm).
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September
September is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (206 mm).
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October
October is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (156 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).
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