The MOCO Museum in Amsterdam is an independent modern and contemporary art museum on Museumplein.
The museum features around 100 works from major protagonists and pioneers of the modern art world. Its walls are adorned with art from the likes of Banksy, Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat and many more – from pop-art to more subversive and humorous works.
MOCO Museum has established itself as one of the most-visited museums in Amsterdam with over 600,000 annual visitors.
MOCO Museum Tickets
Due to its popularity and relatively small size, it is highly recommended to pre-book your ticket in advance with a specific entry time. Book your MOCO Museum ticket here
| Adults (18+) | €22.95 |
| Children 7-17 | €18.95 |
| Children 0-6 | FREE |
| Students | €18.95 |
| GO City Pass | FREE |
| I Amsterdam City Card | FREE |
| Museumkaart | €16.07 (30% discount) |
Check availability here:
Entry timeslots for a specific date are offered in 15 minute increments. You might find slightly reduced admission prices available for the very earliest and very latest timeslots in a day.
MOCO Museum Opening Hours
Open daily 09:00-19:00 (Sun-Thu) and 09:00-20:00 (Fri-Sat).
MOCO Museum Address/Location
The MOCO Museum is located on Museumplein Square in Amsterdam. This is about 2.6km from Amsterdam Central station.
The official street address is: MOCO Museum, Honthorststraat 20, 1071 DE Amsterdam
It is easily reachable by public transport with the ‘Museumplein’ stop closest to the museum:
| LINE | STOP |
|---|---|
| TRAM 2/5/12 | Museumplein |
| TRAM 1/7/19 | Rijksmusuem-Spiegelgracht |
| METRO 52 | Vijzelgracht |
| BUS 397 | Museumplein |
- From Amsterdam Central take trams 2/12 to Museumplein; or take metro line 52 to Vijzelgracht station which is about 5-7 mins walk away.
- From Amsterdam Zuid take tram 5 to Museumplein.
- From Amsterdam Sloterdijk take tram 19 to Rijksmusuem-Spiegelgracht.
- From Schiphol airport take bus 397 to Museumplein.
If you are driving then there is an underground Q-Park car parking facility on Museumplein. The entrance is next to the Albert Heijn supermarket.
Address: Q-Park Museumplein, Van Baerlestraat 33B, 1071 AP Amsterdam
MOCO Museum Map
Our map of the Museumplein area shows the location of the MOCO museum.
The tram stops are marked as well as the walking direction to the nearest metro station.
Museumplein Square is home to some of Amsterdam’s most prominent museums. From the neo-Gothic Rijksmuseum with its 17th century collection, the ever-popular Van Gogh Museum and more modern art at the Stedelijk.
MOCO Museum Building & History
The MOCO Museum is located in the Villa Alsberg townhouse on Museumplein.
It was built for the German banker Siegmund Alsberg in English country house-style between 1904-1906.
It was designed by Dutch architect Eduard Cuypers who was the nephew of the iconic Pierre Cuypers – designer of the nearby Rijksmuseum and Amsterdam Central Station.
The Villa Alsberg features decorative stained glass windows, some ornate stone work and wood carvings.
The detached building has a floor space of 1,245m² and has 4 main floors. It is owned by a private individual who leases the building to MOCO.
The house was a family home until 1939, was then used by priests teaching at the Saint Nicolas school and subsequently became the offices of a law firm.
MOCO Museum opened in April 2016 and was founded by Lionel and Kim Logchies, owners of the Lionel Gallery in the Spiegel quarter of Amsterdam.
MOCO has since opened sister museum branches in Barcelona (2021) and London (2024).
MOCO Museum Collection
The museum collection is housed over 4 floors:
Banksy is a major feature at the MOCO Museum in Amsterdam with its Banksy Laugh Now permanent exhibition on the ground floor.
The world-renowned anonymous British street artist is well known for his socio-political and cultural commentary tackling themes from poverty, celebrity, consumerism, environment and war.
The museum presents a diverse selection of works including the Flower Thrower, Girl with Balloon, Laugh Now, Smiling Copper and the Crude Oil series.
The 2.5m x 3.5m Beanfield work is perhaps the centrepiece of the exhibition.
The exhibition is not authorised by the artist but has been certified by Pest Control, Banksy’s own authentication body.
In 2025 the Banksy Museum Amsterdam opened in the Westerpark area with around 160 of the artist’s pieces. This new Banksy collection is more comprehensive than the one at MOCO.
In addition to Banksy, MOCO presents a rotating exhibition of Contemporary Masters from its collection on floors 1 and 2. This has both major icons from the modern and contemporary art world as well as rising stars.
Works in the collection include those from Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Marina Abramović, Tracey Emin, Keith Haring, Damien Hirst, Icy & Sot, KAWS, Hayden Kays, Jeff Koons, Yayoi Kusama and Mungo Thomson.
MOCO also has digital and immersive art with a permanent exhibition Reflecting Forward from Studio Irma at the lower ground floor (-1).
The popular Diamond Matrix room is where you can ‘step into a galaxy of infinite reflections’.
MOCO Museum Temporary Exhibitions
In addition to the core permanent collection, MOCO hosts long-term temporary exhibitions which can last up to 1-2 years.
For example Robbie Williams made his debut solo art exhibition Pride and Self Prejudice at MOCO Amsterdam in 2024-25.
MOCO Museum Facilities & Accessibility
There are no café facilities on site.
The museum has a small gift shop on the lower ground floor (-1).
The MOCO Garden outside displays various sculptures – which can also be glimpsed over the fence from outside the museum grounds.
The Villa Alsberg is a listed building and the museum does not have permission to install lifts. There are only stairs so the MOCO Museum is not wheelchair accessible, nor can you bring in strollers/buggies.
However, wheelchair users are admitted to the ground floor for free.
There are no left luggage or locker facilities at MOCO Amsterdam – so don’t bring large items with you.
MOCO Museum Tips for Visitors
- Do arrive in time for your designated timeslot entrance. Late arrivals are not guaranteed entry.
- Due to the relatively small size of the building and the popularity of the museum, it can get quite crowded at times. Choose an early morning or late afternoon/evening timeslot for a quieter experience.
- A visit to MOCO Museum takes between 60 and 90 minutes.
- There is a short audio tour (with your own device only – bring headphones) which complements the exhibitions and is available in 6 languages – Dutch, English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.
- Admission is occasionally discounted on third-party platforms.
With its classy, small-scale setting that hosts cutting-edge modern art, the MOCO Museum is a fun place to visit. It is certainly a complementary addition to the other museums in the Museumplein area.
References Top Amsterdam Museums by Visitor Numbers (AmsterdamTips.com) About (MOCO official site)
Last updated 19 December 2025. This article was first published in 2016 and has been regularly updated.
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