Museum of Contemporary Art Yinchuan
银川当代美术馆（MOCA）
A contemporary art museum on the banks of the Yellow River. Its streamlined building takes inspiration from the sedimentary layers of the Yellow River, with a permanent collection of Chinese-Western exchange works and contemporary art exhibitions.
Museum of Contemporary Art Yinchuan (MOCA Yinchuan) opened in 2015 on the west bank of the Yellow River in the eastern part of Xingqing District and belongs to the Huaxia Hetu Art Town. Its facade features layered, streamlined forms inspired by the sedimentary layers of the Yellow River, making it a popular photo spot. The museum houses permanent collections such as Ming and Qing export paintings and early Chinese photography, along with special contemporary art exhibitions. Admission and reservation details are posted on the official WeChat account. The museum is closed on Mondays. It is about 25 kilometers from the city center, reachable by taxi or car, and can be combined with a visit to the Yellow River bank nearby.
Opening hours
Closed Mondays; 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Hengcheng Yellow River Resort
- Mingcui Lake National Wetland Park
- Huangsha Ancient Ferry
- Yuhuang Pavilion & Drum Tower
- Haibao Pagoda
- Nanguan Great Mosque
- Chengtian Temple Pagoda (West Pagoda)
- Shuidonggou