The Museum of Chinese in America's (MOCA) new 12,500 square foot space spans the block between Centre and Lafayette Streets between Howard and Grand Streets. It is uniquely situated in lower Manhattan, bridging the cultural divide between traditional Chinatown and the new contemporary art worlds of Soho and Nolita. MOCA's new home symbolizes institutional growth from its roots as the local Chinatown History Project to its expanding identity as the country's preeminent National Chinese American history museum.