Moco Museum London

The basics

An admission ticket for Moco Museum London costs £24.90 for adults; there’s a £3 discount for youths, groups of more than four, and for those who book their entrance pass online. Other big names exhibited in the Moco Museum London include Turner Prize-winning Tracey Emin; the world-famous street artist, Banksy; Yayoi Kusama, a Japanese artist renowned for her colorful installations; and Jeff Koons, whose most famous sculpture (the flower-shrouded Puppy) guards the entrance of Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum.

Things to know before you go

• The museum is completely wheelchair-accessible, with elevators and accessible toilets. Audio guides are also on hand for visually impaired visitors.
• There are lockers in the museum lobby, which operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Most people find that 1-1.5 hours is enough time to explore all of the exhibitions at a relaxed pace.

How to get there

Moco Museum London boasts a prime position in central London, just a few minutes’ walk from Marble Arch station, which is serviced by the red Central London Underground line. It’s also within easy reach (a 15-minute walk) of Paddington Station, which is serviced by National Rail routes, plus the Bakerloo and Elizabeth lines.

When to get there

Moco Museum London is open seven days a week, though it closes on public holidays such as Christmas Day. From Friday through Tuesday, it opens from morning until 9pm; on Wednesday and Thursday, it closes a few hours earlier at 5pm. You can book admission for a specific time slot online.

Other attractions near the Moco Museum

Moco Museum London is perched on the corner of Hyde Park, one of London’s most iconic green spaces. Once you’ve explored the gallery, wander through the park to the Serpentine Gallery, a cutting-edge space focused on the natural world, before continuing to the grand Albert Memorial and Kensington Palace and Gardens, a regal residence inhabited by the British monarchy.

Ways to explore

The Moco has a permanent collection of works by rising stars and established artists from all over the world. It showcases them along with temporary exhibitions such as Marina Abramović’s Healing Frequency. Since the museum’s opening, it’s become a popular place on the London art circuit. Buy your tickets online in advance for the timed entrance slot you prefer.

As you enter, pick up a free audio guide, which allows you to get the inside track on the artists and their thought-provoking musings as you explore the museum’s three floors.

Accessibility

The Moco Museum is accessible to those using wheelchairs and has an accessible elevator and restrooms. Carers can enter for free.

Age limits

Children under age 5 enter for free but must have a ticket. Children ages 6 to 17 enter at a reduced youth rate.

What to pack

Headphones to listen to the free audio tour as you explore, small bag

What to wear

Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

Large bags and luggage, outside food and drink

Amenities

Elevator, free lockers (first come, first served), restrooms with baby changing facilities, gift shop

Address

The Moco Museum is at 1 Marble Arch in central London, near the Oxford Street shops, the northeast corner of Hyde Park, and Speakers’ Corner.

Driving

Extra daytime traffic restrictions, the London Congestion Charge, and the ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone) fee all make driving to the museum difficult. If possible, take public transit instead.

Public transportation

Take the tube to the Marble Arch station via the Central line; you’ll find the Moco Museum located just outside the station. Alternatively, central London bus routes 23, 24, 74, 148, and 390 all stop at Marble Arch.

Best times to visit

Entry is offered in half-hour admission slots from mid-morning through early evening. As with most London museums, the earliest or latest slots tend to be quieter.

Best days to visit

Visit the museum on a weekday to avoid the weekend crowds.

Best months to visit

The Moco Museum is open throughout the year, although it may be quieter outside of the summer and UK school vacation times.

Special events

Although there are no major annual events held at the Moco Museum, it offers ever-changing temporary exhibitions, so there is always something new to see.