Museum of Children's Arts
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
The Museum of Children’s Arts (MOCHA) operates as a cultural and educational nonprofit in Oakland, California, focused on creating interactive spaces where children and families engage with art. It offers a range of programs designed to foster creativity, critical thinking, and social–emotional learning, including interactive exhibits, open studios, birthday parties, field trips, and corporate off-sites, as well as residencies and professional development for educators through school and community programs across the Bay Area. The organization targets children and their families, schools, libraries, and other community sites, aiming to reach culturally and economically at-risk communities by bringing arts education beyond the museum walls. MOCHA positions itself within the museums, historical sites, and zoos sector, emphasizing outreach, community engagement, and educator support as core components of its mission. Founded in 1989, the institution operates from its downtown Oakland location and serves as a regional arts-education resource by integrating hands-on art experiences with formal and informal learning environments.