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Plan Your Visit to MoCo Museum

Located in Amsterdam’s Museum District in the Villa Alsberg townhouse on Museumplein, Moco Museum or Modern Contemporary Museum Amsterdam is a unique Amsterdam museum dedicated to exhibiting contemporary and modern art. It is an independent museum that promotes the art form by displaying the artworks to a broader audience. It houses several famous art installations and paintings, and preserves and conserves street art.

Moco Museum opening timings

  • What are the Moco Museum opening hours?
    Moco Museum opening timings are as follows:
    Mondays to Thursdays: 9am to 8pm
    Fridays to Sundays: 9am to 9pm
  • How long will it take to cover the Moco Museum?
    There are lots of things to explore in the Moco Museum. Along with the Banksy exhibitions, people spend time exploring  Haring, Hirst, JR, and KAWS’s works. You will need around 3 hours to completely explore the Moco Museum.
  • When is the best time to visit the Moco Museum?
    Plan your visit to the Moco Museum during the months of March, April, September, and October as the crowd is much smaller than the other months. You can visit on the weekdays in the early hours or in the evening as it gets crowded during the weekends.

Moco Museum location

Getting to the Moco Museum

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By metro
By tram
By car

By bus

Bus lines: 347, 357, 397

Nearest stop: Ruysdaelkade

Bus services are quite frequent in the city. You can take the 347, 357, and 397 bus lines if you are in the city. You can get down at the Ruysdaelkade bus station, which is about a 5-minute walk from the Moco Museum.

Metro lines: Eastline - 51, 53, 54

Nearest stop: Vijzelgracht

Metro stations do not directly connect the Moco Museum to the rest of the city. But you can get down at Vijzelgracht, which is an 11-minute walk to the museum.

Tram Lline: 2, 5, and 12

Nearest station: Museumplein

If you are in the city, you can use the tram services to reach the Moco Museum. Line 5 & 12 takes you to the Museumplein station or the Museum Square, after which is about a 3-minute walk to the museum.

Nearest parking facility: Q-Park Byzantium

ETA from the Airport: 22 min

Car rental services are available in the city. You can also avail of the cab services to reach the attraction from the airport. Moco Museum can be reached by taking Loevesteinse Randweg and Hoofddorpweg via Plesmanlaan. 

Skip the line at Moco Museum

Over 600,000 visitors visit the Moco Museum every year. With Moco Museum operating under limited capacity, getting admission tickets on-site can get tough. However, these facts are not to discourage you. You can book your slots in advance at your convenience by purchasing tickets online and avoiding tickets being sold out.

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Exhibitions
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Permanent exhibitions

  • Modern Masters: See artworks by the masters of modern art, including works by Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, and Yayoi Kusama.
  • Contemporary Masters: See contemporary artworks that delve into politics, the environment, society, and pop culture by Marina Abramović, Tracey Emin, Damien Hirst, KAWS, Jeff Koons, Hayden Kays, Mungo Thomson, Julian Opie, and more.
  • Banksy Laugh Now: Admire iconic works by Banksy including Laugh Now, Girl with Balloon, Flower Thrower, Smiling Copper, Crude Oil series, and many more.

Temporary exhibitions

  • Robbie Williams: Pride and Self-Prejudice (March 8 - July 8): Robbie Williams’ collection of artworks on mental health through candid, caricature forms.
  • Digital Immersive Art: Reflecting Forward by Studio Irma x Moco Museum is a Digital Immersive Art exhibition that shows endless connections to reveal what the future can look like.
  • Masterpiece: FC Barcelona (May 30 - June 25): Blending sports heritage and blockchain technology, FC Barcelona's NFT series pays homage to the club’s legacy and immortalizes iconic players, like Johan Cruyff and Alexia Putellas.
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Nearest parking area: Q-Park Byzantium

Address: Tesselschadestraat 1G, 1054 ET Amsterdam

Opening hours: Monday – Sunday from 10am to 6pm

Parking fee: Around €25

Note: Electric vehicle charging point available.

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  • Wheelchair accessible (ground floors).
  • Paid parking facilities at Q-Park Byzantium.
  • Group tours are available for large parties.
  • Timed entry is available at the Moco Museum, which guarantees admission during your reserved time slot.



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Tips & guidelines for visiting the Moco Museum

  • The Moco Museum operates with limited capacity. Book your tickets in advance by purchasing your tickets online to ensure guaranteed access and avail discounts.
  • Plan on buying the I Amsterdam Pass as pass holders get to visit the Moco Museum for free.
  • Make the most of your visit by arriving in the first hours of the opening. Plan your visit during the weekdays as 11am to 5pm remains the most crowded hours.
  • Take your kids to the Moco Museum as children enjoy free tickets and discounts at Moco Museum.
  • Make sure to read the description written under the artworks to know more about them.
  • Guests must wear comfortable casual clothes and carry an umbrella as rain is abundant and random in Amsterdam. 
  • Photography is allowed inside the museum but not flash photography.
  • Esther’s Cookery is a top eatery near the Moco Museum and offers delicious Dutch cuisine. If you’re looking for a restaurant that offers a more diverse range, Zaza’s is a choice. Sherpa’s Restaurant is also popular in the area and serves mouth-watering Indian dishes.

Things to do near the Moco Museum

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Frequently Asked Questions about Moco Museum

Do my Moco Museum tickets include skip-the-line access?

While standard tickets do not offer skip-the-line access, you can buy Moco Museum tickets with skip-the-line access to the attraction.

How much do the tickets cost?

There are several tickets to the Moco Museum, each with a unique feature to give you a different and amazing experience. The price of Moco Museum tickets begins from €21.95.

What are the opening timings?

Moco Museum is open throughout the week. From Mondays to Thursdays, the timings are 9am to 8pm, while from Fridays to Sundays it is 9am to 9pm.

What is the best time to go for the Moco Museum tour?

Plan your visit to the Moco Museum during the months of March, April, September, and October as the crowd is much smaller than the other months. You can visit during the weekdays in the early hours or in the evening as it gets crowded during the weekends.

How long does it take to explore the museum?

It depends on the type of visit you want to make. Most visitors tend to spend around 3 hours in the Moco Museum to enjoy a complete experience.

Where is the Moco Museum located?

The Moco Museum is located in Honthorststraat 20, 1071 DE Amsterdam, Netherlands.

How do I reach the Moco Museum?

Amsterdam has an excellent network of a public transport system. You can take the bus, tram, or metro to reach the Moco Museum from any part of the city. You can also rent a car to drive to the attraction yourself or book a cab.

How long does it take to reach the Moco Museum from the airport?

It takes around 20 minutes to reach the Moco Museum from the airport by car.

Is parking available near the Moco Museum?

Yes, paid parking facilities are available at Q-Park Byzantium.