Museum of Contemporary Art, North MiamiAbout Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami
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.
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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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 15° - 24° | 20° | 63 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 16° - 24° | 20° | 61 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 18° - 26° | 22° | 66 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 19° - 28° | 24° | 80 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 22° - 30° | 26° | 154 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 24° - 31° | 27° | 240 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 24° - 32° | 28° | 160 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 25° - 32° | 28° | 186 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 24° - 31° | 28° | 206 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 22° - 30° | 26° | 156 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 20° - 27° | 24° | 90 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 17° - 25° | 21° | 52 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
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.