MOCACREATE: Mapping My World with Teaching Artist Ryan Tran

Since its founding in 1980, MOCA has celebrated the living history of the Chinese experience in America by preserving and presenting the 200-year history, heritage, culture, and diverse experiences of American communities of Chinese descent.

Museum of Chinese in America

Experiment with squeegee art and paper cut-outs to make brilliant patterns and test out your mapmaking skills.

MOCA Family Programs

MOCA’s Family Festivals bring together diverse communities from the 5 boroughs to celebrate and share important Chinese and Chinese American holidays.

Become an expert cartographer! Experiment with squeegee art and paper cut-outs to make brilliant patterns and test out your mapmaking skills. Whether you want to design a map of your neighborhood or your local park, join teaching artist Ryan Tran (on 9/13) and a MOCA educator (on 9/27) in using acrylic paint, construction paper, and other materials to make a decorated collage of your favorite places.Paint, build, craft, and collage with us! Inspired by the museum’s exhibitions and local artists, MOCACREATE explores different themes every month. MOCACREATE workshops are designed with families in mind, but all are welcome!FREE with museum admission! RSVP optional, but appreciated. MOCA Family Level Members should enter their promo code to access complimentary tickets.General Admission<ul><li>Adults: $10</li><li>Seniors (over 55): $5</li><li>Students (with valid ID): $5</li><li>Visitors with disabilities: $5</li></ul>Book online in advance to receive $2 discount for adults.<a href="https://mocageneraladmission2025.eventbrite.com/" title="https://mocageneraladmission2025.eventbrite.com/">Reserve Here</a>Family Level Member Admission: FREENot a MOCA member yet? Join MyMOCA now to receive exclusive member benefits, special discounts and offerings, and “First to Know!” announcements about MOCA’s exhibitions and public programs.<a href="https://www.mocanyc.org/get-involved/membership/" title="https://www.mocanyc.org/get-involved/membership/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Become a Member Here</a>Pay-What-You-Wish AdmissionNYC Residents (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island)Accepted Residency Verification:<ul><li>New York State driver’s license</li><li>New York State ID card</li><li>IDNYC</li><li>New York library card</li><li>Current bill or statement with a New York State address</li></ul>Pay-what-you-wish admission can only be purchased in person with a residency verification.Complimentary Admission and PassesEligible visitors must present valid ID, membership card, or pass upon arrival. Complimentary admission is available to:<ul><li>Children under 12</li><li>Caregivers accompanying visitors with disabilities</li><li>Active-duty military personnel and families (with valid military ID)</li><li>Health care workers (with valid employee ID)</li><li>Cool Culture Family Pass holders (up to 5 family members per visit)</li><li>Culture Pass holders (New York, Brooklyn, Queens Public Libraries, with reservation)</li><li>SNAP/EBT cardholders</li><li>American Alliance of Museums (AAM) members</li><li>International Council of Museums (ICOM) members</li><li>Museums Council of New York City members</li><li>Press and media (with valid press ID)</li><li>Corporate Partners (employees with valid corporate ID)</li><li>Reciprocal members from participating institutions</li><li>Bronx Museum Pass holders</li><li>Staff of other museums and cultural organizations (with valid employee ID)</li></ul>