Perhaps one of the most unique experiences you’ll find at Mass MoCa is actually outside the museum. Plastered to the wooden vending machine is a sign that reads “as seen in The New York Times,” but the vending machine is still relatively under-the-radar for locals.
You’ll find Mass MoCa’s legendary art vending machine resting against the museum’s red brick exterior. Inside, are over 50 art pieces to choose from. Each piece is valued higher than a bag of chips, but as the machine signage notes, the “cost reflects the time, intention, and creativity” behind each unique art piece inside the vending machine.
And not every goodie is art in the traditional sense. You’ll find everything from handmade jewelry to poem-filled pocketbooks. Items change seasonally, but prices range from $2 to as much as $40 depending on the piece.
About Mass MoCa
Mass MoCa, short for Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, opened in North Adams in 1999. Since then, it’s over doubled in size from 100,000, to now 250,000 square feet. Mass MoCa serves as a hotspot for visual and performing arts as well as community programs. The museum’s campus serves as the home base for over 25 businesses and offers 40 weekends of live events throughout the year, ranging from concerts to workshops with local artists.
This year, Mass MoCa celebrates its 25th anniversary on May 25, 2024. Dozens of events are slated to celebrate the milestone, including free museum admission for all from 10 AM- 5 PM.
Find Mass MoCa at:
1040 MASS MoCA WAY
North Adams, MA 01247