Saint Louis University’s Museum of Contemporary Religious Art closed permanently on May 31, 2026, and is no longer accessible to the public.
We are grateful for 33 groundbreaking years exploring the intersection of contemporary art, religion and spirituality. We thank the many artists, audiences, colleagues and collaborators who joined us on the journey.
We are pleased to announce the publication of "Pursuing the Spirit: The Museum of Contemporary Religious Art." This 154-page, richly illustrated book offers an extensive treatment of the first museum to focus on the religious and spiritual dimensions in contemporary art.
Thanks to a number of generous donors, "Pursuing the Spirit" is being made available at no cost. The book may be picked up in person at the Saint Louis University Museum of Art and at Pius XII Memorial Library, or ordered online.
We invite you to explore MOCRA’s history of exhibitions and programs.
Explore MOCRA’s Exhibition History
Explore MOCRA’s Programs and Events
You can also browse the roster of artists whose work was exhibited and collected by MOCRA.
MOCRA Voices features conversations with thinkers and practitioners at the intersection of contemporary art, religion and spirituality.
Explore the MOCRA Voices podcast and video library
MOCRA’s final public program provides an excellent introduction to the museum, including its origins and development and a survey of its exhibitions and programs.
1 hour, 53-minute-video of MOCRA’s final public program.