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Museum of Contemporary Photography

Museum of Contemporary Photography is a art museum in Chicago, Illinois. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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About this museum

What is Museum of Contemporary Photography?

The Museum of Contemporary Photography (MoCP) was founded in 1976 by Columbia College Chicago as the successor to the Chicago Center for Contemporary Photography. The museum houses a permanent collection as well as the Midwest Photographers Project (MPP), which contains portfolios of photographers and artists' work who reside in the Midwestern United States. The Museum of Contemporary Photography began collecting in the early 1980s and has since grown its collection to include more than 15,000 objects by over 1,500 artists. The MoCP is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.

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The record

Museum details

Name
Museum of Contemporary Photography
Type
Art Museum
City
Chicago
State
Illinois
Website
http://www.mocp.org/
IMLS Museum ID
8409503762
Coordinates
41.87442, -87.62425
What kind of museum is Museum of Contemporary Photography?

Museum of Contemporary Photography is classified as a art museum in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more art museums →

Where is Museum of Contemporary Photography located?

Museum of Contemporary Photography is located in Chicago, Illinois at approximately 41.87442, -87.62425. See the map above.

Does Museum of Contemporary Photography have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://www.mocp.org/. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

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