A museum centered on Art + Education + Social Justice through the lens of Africa + the diaspora
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Daveed Baptiste: Ti Maché, A Fashion Installation
Extended Through December 30

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The Love Doctor Podcast with Guest Rachel Cargle

LISTEN

The Pillars: MoCADA Celebrates 50 Years of Hip-Hop

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Soil Episode 5: An AfroLatin Jazz Experience by DJ Underdog

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The Independents Podcast: Guinea

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Brooklyn Bronzes, Public Art by Kholisile Dhliwayo

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ADMISSIONS
Tickets are based on an 1hr and 15-minute time slot, and are booked on a first come, first serve basis.

 

COST
Children (under age 6) are FREE
EBT card-carriers $4
Seniors + People living with disabilities (chaperones are free) $5
Children (Age 6-17) and Students (all ages with valid student id) $8
Adults $15

 

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For information about group tours, click HERE.
To learn more about memberships, click HERE.
To RSVP for our next Open House, click HERE.

MoCADA Culture Lab
80 Hanson Place Brooklyn, NY 11217

Hours: Wednesday – Thursday, 12-7pm; Friday – Saturday, 12-8pm; Sunday, 12pm – 6pm

 

*MoCADA will be closed Thursday – Sunday November 23- 26, 2023*

MoCADA Ubuntu Community Sculpture Garden
48 Lafayette Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11217

 

2024 Season Dates: Will reopen in Spring 2024!
Hours: Wednesday – Sunday 11am – 7pm

MoCADA Abolition House on Governors Island
House 7A Nolan Park, Governors Island, NY 10004

 

2024 Season Dates: Will reopen in Spring 2024!
Hours: Friday – Sunday, 12- 5pm

 

*Tickets are not required for entry. But you must RSVP for special events.

Mission

The Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA) uses art, education and advocacy as tools to celebrate the breadth of African culture, while fostering dialogue about the socioeconomic issues Black communities face to transform people and neighborhoods.

MoCADA is a proud member of:

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EXPLORE

MoCADA activates spaces, walls, and more to present exhibitions, public art, and other special artistic presentations that center Africa and connect the diaspora.

PLAY

Tune in to MoCADA Radio music mixes and podcasts, or watch films, performances, live events, and more from MoCADA on replay.

LEARN

MoCADA uses art as a tool to dispel misconceptions about Africa and to instill a sense of pride in those who share this identity. Dive into our educational initiatives.

EXPERIENCE

MoCADA is a safe space dedicated to the personal, cultural, and professional growth of our community. Join us for our next event.

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Donate

There are many ways to give to MoCADA.
support initiatives that foster equity, safety, growth, and
empowerment in our community.

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