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A Fort Greene museum focused on art and social justice through the lens of Africa and its diaspora. Youth education programs and community events introduce kids to contemporary artists.
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| Monday | — |
| Tuesday | — |
| Wednesday | 12 PM – 8 PM |
| Thursday | 12 PM – 8 PM |
| Friday | 12 PM – 8 PM |
| Saturday | 12 PM – 8 PM |
| Sunday | 12 PM – 5 PM |
Closed Mon & Tue
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Open Wed–Sun. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Ages 5–17.
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Sunday: 12 PM–5 PM · Wednesday: 12 PM–8 PM · Thursday: 12 PM–8 PM · Friday: 12 PM–8 PM · Saturday: 12 PM–8 PM. Closed Mon & Tue
10 Lafayette Ave, 2nd Floor, 11217, in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.
Yes. MoCADA is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Tickets are handled by MoCADA: mocada.org.
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