Forget everything you thought you knew about a traditional museum visit. Moco Museum, short for Modern & Contemporary Museum, brings a bold, colourful and seriously fun take on art to the heart of London. Think huge names, immersive rooms and mind-bending digital installations, all under one roof in Marble Arch.
And the best part? You definitely don’t need to be an art expert to enjoy it.
Founded in Amsterdam in 2016 by Kim and Lionel Logchies, the independent, family-founded museum has since expanded to Barcelona and London. At the heart of Moco is one simple idea: art should be for everyone. So whether you know your Basquiat from your Banksy or you’re stepping into a gallery for the first time, you can wander in, get curious and discover what catches your eye.
There are some seriously impressive names waiting inside. Moco brings world-famous artists and exciting emerging talent together under one roof, with works from Banksy, KAWS, Basquiat, Haring, Kusama and Warhol all waiting to be discovered.
But this isn’t the kind of place where you need to brush up on your art history before you arrive. Take your time, get up close and simply see what grabs your attention. You might head in for Banksy and leave with a completely new favourite artist.
And Moco goes far beyond art hanging on walls. Head into its digital and immersive spaces and you can quite literally step inside the artwork.
Explore dreamlike digital environments from Six N. Five before experiencing Endless Realities by Pulse Interactive and composer Jon Lloyd, where projections, light, sound and movement transform the space around you. Watch the digital worlds shift and evolve, interact with your surroundings and see just how far a museum visit can go beyond staring at a canvas.
It’s colourful, playful and seriously immersive. Your camera roll might get a bit of a workout, too.
If your weekend plans could do with a little more colour, consider this your sign. Moco Museum is a great shout for a creative date, an afternoon with friends or simply an excuse to experience something a little different in London.
