Take a midday art break

If work is stressing you out or you need some inspiration, take a midday art break at MOCA Jacksonville.

On April 25-28 and May 2-5, MOCA Jacksonville is offering free admission to anyone who lives or works downtown. If that describes you, then you can visit the Museum between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., sign in at our front desk, and explore the galleries for free.

If you've always wanted to see what's inside the Museum but haven't found your way inside, here's your chance! Or if you haven't visited for awhile, come back to check out the new exhibitions. With two weeks of free admission, it's possible to visit once, twice, or as many as eight times. You don't have to visit every floor during one visit; just browse one gallery, then come back the next day to see more.

Don't miss these galleries

Have you seen Hans Hofmann: Works on Paper yet? The exhibition is only here through May 13. Take an art break between April 25 and May 5 and finally learn what kind of artwork this modern master created in between the more famous paintings, when he was driving across the country in the 1930s or taking a break from teaching other famous artists in the 1950s.

MOCA Jacksonville has more than 1,000 objects in the Permanent Collection, but with limited space they can't be displayed all at once. The galleries of Permanent Collection artwork on the second floor change throughout the year. Take advantage of this offer for downtown residents and employees to see some of the Museum's new acquisitions or to rediscover old favorites.

Easy access

MOCA Jacksonville is located in the middle of downtown across Laura Street from Hemming Park. If you work on the Southbank, don't worry about finding parking. Just hop on the Skyway and get off at the Hemming Park station.

If you are headed to meetings or running errands at the Jacksonville Main Library, JEA, or City Hall, MOCA Jacksonville is right next door. The Museum entrance is on Laura Street; you can't miss the big white banner on the corner of the building.

Visit for free all year

Take advantage of the special membership offer available April 25 through May 5. Sign up at the Museum's front desk or contact Keri Barnhart to get the downtown membership rate--only $35 for an individual membership for the entire year.

In addition to free admission to MOCA Jacksonville, your individual membership includes invitations to member-exclusive events and admission to participating Southeastern Reciprocal Museums. View the full list of membership benefits.

Fine print

• Admission offer is valid only between 11 a.m.-2 p.m. weekdays from April 25 through May 5, excluding Monday May 1.
• The promotional membership rate is available through May 5, 2017. The membership term ends May 31, 2018.
• Check in at the front desk to receive an admission pass each day.
• Must provide proof that you live or work in the downtown district to qualify for free admission or the membership promotion.
• The downtown district includes areas represented at DowntownJacksonville.org.