Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

New

Chicago Performs

Join the MCA for two days of groundbreaking performances by Chicago artists.

Marisol Reopens

Marisol Restaurant and Bar has reopened at the MCA. Book now for lunch and brunch, dinner service coming soon.

Nick Cave: Forothermore

The first career-spanning survey of the internationally renowned Chicagoan Nick Cave is now open.

kinetic ornaments hang to form a tapestry of colorful shapes and patterns — Installation view, Nick Cave: Forothermore, MCA Chicago. May 14 – October 2, 2022.
Photo: Nathan Keay, © MCA Chicago.

Tuesdays on the Terrace

Experience the museum’s signature jazz program every Tuesday, through August 31.

view from behind stage as full band plays to audience on MCA terrace — Tuesdays on the Terrace September 4, 2018
Photo: Nathan Keay, © MCA Chicago

Upcoming Exhibitions

Programs and Events

Featured

"I think a lot about how painting itself can be an interesting conceptual medium to talk about a lot of the themes in my work: dealing with identity and the body, and sort of the expectations of living within a body and within a form."

MCA Store

Shop the MCA Store for exclusive designs, like this reusable tote made from 100% recycled materials.