What days is MASS MoCA open?
What days is MASS MoCA open?
Become one here. Hours are Wednesdays-Mondays, 10am-5pm (closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas days), and we hope you’ll make a day of it.
What town is Mass MoCA in?
North Adams, Massachusetts
MASS MoCA is located at 87 Marshall Street in North Adams, Massachusetts.
How long does it take to tour MASS MoCA?
Exploring Mass MoCA in Two Days or More You’ll be able to linger and really internalize the impressions you get from viewing installations.
Can you take pictures at Mass MoCA?
Yes. In the galleries, photography (without a flash) is permitted everywhere, except where artists restrict photography, including within the exhibition James Turrell: Into the Light. Flash photography and drone photography is prohibited in all the galleries and during all live events.
How many employees does MASS MoCA have?
Last March, following lockdowns that shuttered museums across the country, Mass MoCA laid off 120 of its 165 employees. While some were hired back when the museum reopened over the summer, about 30 were not, Rosenstein said via e-mail. Of the returning staff, many came back with greatly reduced hours.
Does Mass MoCA have WIFI?
1 answer. The MASS MoCA Campus has free wifi.
What factory was MASS MoCA?
Arnold Print Works factory
The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA) is a museum in a converted Arnold Print Works factory building complex located in North Adams, Massachusetts.
Who funded Mass MoCA?
The museum was granted $18.6 million by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts after a public/private coalition petitioned the state government to support the project. Local residents and businesses contributed $8 million to the project.
When was MASS MoCA built?
1999
MASS MoCA/Founded
MASS MoCA celebrated its opening in 1999, marking the site’s launch into its third century of production, and the continuation of a long history of innovation and experimentation.
What was the industry in North Adams MA?
For much of its history, North Adams was a mill town. Manufacturing began in the city before the Revolutionary War, largely because the confluence of the Hoosic River’s two branches provided water power for small-scale industry.
What kind of factory was MASS MoCA?
Arnold Print Works factory building
NRHP reference No. The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA) is a museum in a converted Arnold Print Works factory building complex located in North Adams, Massachusetts.
What is MASS MoCA?
Housed on a restored 19th century factory campus, MASS MoCA is the largest center for contemporary visual and performing arts in the country. Open year round with full schedule of live events, changing exhibitions and Sol LeWitt Wall Drawing…more.
Where can I find information about dining options at MASS MoCA?
Information about the dining options on the museum campus and in downtown North Adams is available here. MASS MoCA is committed to accessibility. Ask about wheelchairs, gallery stools, and event listening devices at the Box Office.
Is the MOCA open?
MASS MoCA is open. Skip the line! Advance, timed tickets are recommended for all museum visits. Purchase your tickets here. Mask advisory: Masking indoors is required for all visitors—regardless of vaccination status—as of August 4.
How long do I have to arrive at MASS MoCA?
For advance, timed tickets please plan to arrive within a half-hour of your scheduled entry time. Once you’ve entered, enjoy MASS MoCA at your own pace; feel free to stay as long as you’d like and come and go throughout the day. Have questions about visiting MASS MoCA?
