MOCA has a growing collection of over 85,000 artifacts and ephemera that document the Chinese American diaspora including audio/video recordings, books, documents, oral histories, photographs, textiles, etc. dating back to the early 1900s.
On January 23, 2020, a fire destroyed the iconic building at 70 Mulberry Street in the heart of Manhattan’s Chinatown. The building was home to MOCA’s collections and research center, where the entirety of the 85,000+ objects comprising our archives were stored. With the guidance, support, and aid of several New York City agencies and over 400 volunteers, MOCA was able to recover 95% of our archives. However, we estimate that over 73% of the collections will need restoration. The materials, which have been professionally dried, are now housed and being cared for at the MOCA Workshop, our newly renovated collections and research center located at 3 Howard Street.
Tour our 3 Howard Street facility with the MOCA Collections Team.
The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) is an arts and cultural center dedicated to the experiences of people of Chinese descent in the United States. Located in Manhattan's Chinatown, its art and interactive exhibits help all students develop an understanding of Chinese American history and culture.
*Please see our availabilities below as we offer programs outside of our regular hours for the public.*
MOCA is excited to offer both in-person and virtual, educator-led programs for school groups from grades K-12, as well as college, adult, and older adult groups.
In-Person Group Reservation Policies
In-Person Group Tour Fees (per group):
$100/ DOE Title 1 School*
$150/NYC Public School/CUNY/SUNY
$175/Independent and Out of State Schools (K-12)
$225/College and University Students, Adults
$150/Seniors
*Title 1 schools in Chinatown, Two Bridges, and the Lower East Side may qualify for reduced rates or waivers. Please ask for details when you make a reservation.
Virtual Programs
Virtual programs engage students with primary sources from the museum’s collection through close looking exercises, guided discussions, and interactive activities.
Virtual Program Fees (per group):
$75/ DOE Title 1 School*
$100/NYC Public School/CUNY/SUNY
$125/Independent and Out of State Schools (K-12)
$150/College and University Students, Adults
$100/Seniors
*Title 1 schools in Chinatown, Two Bridges, and the Lower East Side may qualify for reduced rates or waivers. Please ask for details when you make a reservation.
Payment
Immigration, Social Studies, Government & Civics, Arts, Primary Sources, Research
25 students, 1 chap. per 2 stu.
30 min.
Tour Groups
Adult
$75.00 per Group for Adults
$75.00 per Group for Postsecondary School