Museum of Contemporary Religious Art, St. Louis

Name: Museum of Contemporary Religious Art
Address: 221 N Grand Blvd, St. Louis, 63103, United States
Telephone: +1 314-977-7170

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The Museum of Contemporary Religious Art is the world's first interfaith museum of contemporary art that engages religious and spiritual themes. MOCRA highlights the ongoing dialogue between contemporary artists and the world's faith traditions, as well as the ways visual art can encourage and facilitate interfaith understanding. MOCRA is located on the campus of Saint Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri. ()

Established: 1993 (31 years ago)Coordinates: 38°38'11"N, 90°14'17"W

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221 N Grand BlvdMidtownSt. Louis 63103 United States

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+1 314-977-7170

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of Contemporary Religious Art open?

Museum of Contemporary Religious Art is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 4 pm
Thursday 11 am - 4 pm
Friday 11 am - 4 pm
Saturday 11 am - 4 pm
Sunday 11 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Contemporary Religious Art?

Nearby attractions include Samuel Cupples House, St. Louis (4 min walk), Knights of Columbus Vatican Film Library, St. Louis (4 min walk), Pius XII, St. Louis (5 min walk), Saint Louis University Museum of Art, St. Louis (6 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Contemporary Religious Art by public transport?

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Grand • Lines: Blue, Red (13 min walk)
Cortex • Lines: Blue, Red (19 min walk)