Located in Amsterdam’s Museumplein, the Moco is unpredictably set in a townhouse called Villa Alsberg, which dates back to 1904 and was designed by Dutch architect Eduard Cuypers (the cousin of Pierre Cuypers who designed the nearby Rijksmuseum). It was originally a family home and then converted into offices before it eventually opened in 2016 as the Moco, by local gallerists Lionel and Kim Logchies.

This small but unusual independent museum includes a fantastic mix of thought-provoking exhibitions by many of the leading names in the world of modern art. Amazingly you will find around 50 of Banksy’s most influential works on display here including the ‘Girl with Balloon’ and ‘Kids on Guns’. Thanks to the museum owners’ personal network, many private collectors have loaned their exclusive pieces to the museum where they are on display for all to enjoy! Plus, if you are a fan of the graffiti legend, then at the present time, there’s probably no better place in the world to view his works!

Alongside the impressive Banksy collection, you will also be able to enjoy works by Andy Warhol, Marina Abramovic, Damien Hirst, Yayoi Kusama, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring and many more. Set across two floors and the basement, you can get lost in the many rooms that reflect the brightly coloured world of these pop art and graffiti icons.

Downstairs you can discover the digital exhibition ‘Reflecting Forward’ by Studio Irma, which will fully immerse you in another world. Rooms named ‘We all Live in Bubbles’, ‘Kaleidoscope’ ‘Connect the Dots’ and ‘Diamond Matrix’ celebrate the concept of connection and explore the idea of boundless energy and future paths, through mirrored infinity rooms festooned with light and colour. This exhibition also makes for some great photo opportunities!

Before you leave, make sure to immerse yourself in the Moco Gardens which include many edgy contemporary sculptures and even a giant red gummy bear!

Tip: I’d recommend booking tickets online and opting for an early or late slot to enjoy the experience when it is at its quietest.