MOCAPE Shenzhen
深圳当代艺术与城市规划馆
A blue-grey, cloud-shaped building in Futian's central district that combines urban planning exhibitions and contemporary art, with the architecture itself a photo spot.
MOCAPE is located in the Futian Central District. It was designed by Austrian firm Coop Himmelb(l)au and opened in 2016. Its facade is an irregular cluster of metal and glass 'clouds', and the interior hall is airy and transparent. The museum has two sections: the Contemporary Art Museum and the Urban Planning Museum. The planning section traces Shenzhen's development from a small fishing village to a megacity and displays city models. The art section hosts domestic and international contemporary art special exhibitions. Permanent exhibitions are mostly free, while special exhibitions charge per show, and reservations are made through the official WeChat account. The museum is closed on Mondays. It is about a 5-minute walk from Shaoniangong Station and can be combined with the Civic Center and Lianhuashan.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00 (closed Mondays)
Nearby sights
- Shenzhen Reform and Opening-up Exhibition Hall
- Shenzhen Museum
- Shenzhen Civic Center
- Lianhuashan Park
- Ping An Finance Center Free Sky
- Huaqiangbei
- Xiangmi Park
- Lizhi Park