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Moco Museum
A popular spot for modern and street art — Banksy, Basquiat and immersive installations.
Photo: Dante Choi / Google
Moco is the crowd-pleasing modern and street-art museum on Museumplein, set in a small townhouse — the Villa Alsberg — opposite the Rijksmuseum. It's bold, photo-friendly and ideal for a shorter visit.
What to see
The collection leans on big contemporary and street-art names — Banksy, Basquiat, Warhol, Keith Haring and Yayoi Kusama — alongside immersive digital installations.
It packs a lot into a compact space, which is part of its appeal if you don't have a whole afternoon.
Good to know
Popular exhibitions use timed entry, so your slot sets when you go in — once inside you can stay as long as you like. Book online ahead at busy times.
It's a two-minute walk from the Van Gogh Museum, so it's easy to combine.
Tips from locals
It's the easiest place in the city to see Banksy, with a continuous display of his work.
Don't miss the immersive and digital rooms, including a Yayoi Kusama experience.
It's far quieter than the Rijksmuseum or Van Gogh Museum next door, and you can usually photograph the works.
Bring headphones for the free audio tour.
Allow about an hour; it's compact but packed.
Did you know?
Moco stands for Modern Contemporary.
It opened in 2016 in Villa Alsberg, a 1904 townhouse and once the first private home on Museumplein.
Its collection features 'rock stars of art' like Banksy, Warhol, Basquiat, Haring and Kusama.
It now has sister museums in Barcelona and London.
The Banksy works are shown without his involvement but authenticated by Pest Control.
FAQ
- What are the opening hours?
- Daily with long hours — roughly 09:00 to 19:00, and later on Friday and Saturday evenings.
- How much is admission?
- From around €18, varying by time and day. It's free with an I amsterdam City Card. Booking a timeslot ahead is recommended.
- What will I see?
- Street and modern art including a permanent Banksy display, plus Warhol, Basquiat, Haring, Kusama, KAWS and immersive digital installations.
- How long does a visit take?
- It's compact — around an hour is usually enough, which makes it easy to combine with the nearby Van Gogh Museum or Stedelijk.
- Is it suitable for the Van Gogh / Rijksmuseum crowd?
- It's a lighter, more contemporary and playful experience than the big institutions, and sits right beside them on Museumplein.
Moco Museum, Amsterdam
Honthorststraat 20, 1071 DE, Amsterdam