Learning + Resources
Schools
Learn about current exhibitions through exploration, discussion, and hands-on learning activities and workshops with MOCAD Education staff. K-12 school experiences strengthen students’ understanding and connection to contemporary art. We center exhibition themes and ideas while tailoring the experience to meet curriculum goals.
Tours
Contact [email protected] to schedule a visit!

Resources
Visitors are active participants in their experience with MOCAD activity guides! Encouraging discovery, each guide outlines key exhibition ideas with opportunities to write, draw, or doodle your interpretations. Activity guides are available at the museum front desk.
Want to experience MOCAD from the comfort of your home? Past exhibition activity guides are available to print!
ARTWORK
No works of art, vitrines, or pedestals may be touched.
ARTWORK
No works of art, vitrines, or pedestals may be touched.
CAMERAS
Still photography for personal use is permitted. No flash, tripods, or camera extension poles are allowed. Videotaping for personal use is permitted in the lobby only. The Museum reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to withhold and/or withdraw permission to photograph or video anywhere on its premises. No photographs or video may be reproduced, distributed, or sold without permission from the Museum.
CHECKROOM
Coats and umbrellas may be left at the owner’s risk in our unattended checkroom. Large items such as suitcases and shopping bags are prohibited in the galleries, and we do not recommend bringing them to the Museum.
CHILDREN
An adult must accompany children under the age of 12.
COVID-19
COVID-19 has changed everyone’s world, including MOCAD’s. The health and safety of our visitors and staff continue to be our top priority. Please review the protocols we have implemented, including safety measures and visitor guidelines, before your visit.
PRECAUTIONS
MOCAD has implemented increased cleaning and disinfecting procedures, added hand sanitizing stations, and limited the number of touchable surfaces. Staff members have undergone training in proper cleaning and disinfecting protocols.
VISITOR GUIDELINES
At this time, all visitors to MOCAD are asked to:
- Self-screen prior to visiting MOCAD. Review the CDC’s guidance on COVID-19 symptoms.
- Stay home if you or a member of your household are not feeling well, or if you think you may have been exposed to someone ill with COVID-19.
- Consider visiting at times that may be lower traffic, such as earlier in the day.
- Consider wearing a mask to protect yourself or others.
- Use hand sanitizer when entering the building.
- Practice physical distancing – allow at least 6 feet of space between you and another person (unless the other person is a member of your household).
- Be kind to our staff and each other. Respect the directions of the staff. We are here to help and to ensure everyone’s health and safety.
FOOD + DRINKS
Outside food and drinks are not permitted in the Museum or MOCAD Café. Food and drinks purchased at MOCAD are permitted only in MOCAD Café and may not be carried into the galleries or other areas.
MOBILE PHONES
Talking on mobile phones is not permitted in the Museum’s galleries.
MOBILITY ACCESS
All galleries and facilities are wheelchair accessible, and wheelchairs are available in the checkroom free of charge. Please review the Accessibility information on this page or contact our Visitor Services team at 313.832.6622 or [email protected] with any questions or to make arrangements.
SKETCHING
Sketching is permitted in the galleries (pencil only, no ink or paint) with sketchbooks no larger than 8 1/2 x 11 inches (21.6 x 27.9 cm). No easels, stools, or sketching while sitting on the floor is permitted.
SMOKING + VAPING
Smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere in the Museum.