Museum of Contemporary Photography, Art museum in Chicago, United States.
The Museum of Contemporary Photography holds a collection of 17,000 objects created by 1,900 artists in a three-level exhibition space at Columbia College.
Founded in 1976 as a successor to the Chicago Center for Contemporary Photography, the museum began building its collection during the early 1980s.
The museum serves as an educational platform connecting students, artists, and communities through exhibitions that explore contemporary photography's role in society.
Open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm with extended hours until 8:00 pm on Thursdays, and Sundays from noon to 5:00 pm.
As the only photography-focused museum in the Midwest, MoCP has launched careers of notable photographers including Alec Soth through its exhibitions.
Location: Chicago
Address: 600 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605 60605
Phone: +(312)6635554
Website: http://mocp.org
GPS coordinates: 41.87421,-87.62451
Latest update: March 7, 2025 10:51
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