Cleveland Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)

For nearly 50 years, The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA, to locals) has been unlike any other cultural institution in Cleveland. It does not feature a permanent collection, changing up its exhibitions three times a year. All that swapping out means MOCA has seen scores of some of the most important names in the contemporary art world — in many cases, through the artists’ first solo shows.

What You'll See:

• MOCA, itself, is a work of art. In 2012, the museum moved into its new home — the mirror-like, 34,000-square-foot, glass-and-steel urban jewel that seems to rise out of the corner of Euclid Ave. and Mayfield Road in University Circle. Once inside, climb the angular, zig-zagging main staircase to get a completely different perspective on the structure.

What Else to Do?

• MOCA offers a number of unique adult-oriented before- and after-hours events, including Saturday-morning yoga classes and themed silent disco dance parties, as well as artist talks and learning programs.