- In the first half of the 19th century, Moss was one of Norway’s largest producers of aquavit, churning out up to 2.4 million liters a year, about one third of Norway’s total production. 10% of this (about 15 litres per person per year) was consummed by the local population. In fact in its heydays Moss counted as many as 14 distilleries and 80 sales outlets – all for a population of about 3,000.
- There are many artists based in Moss, and art galleries, the most famous of which are Gallery F15, Gallery Henrik Gerner, and Gallery Varden.
- The first ever ferry crossing of the Osloford from Moss took place in 1500. Today the Bastø ferry links Moss with Horten, on the other side of the fjord, with regular departures throughout the day.
- Moss Football Club won the Norwegian cup final in 1983 when they beat Oslo team Vålerenga in the final.
- The Moss Convention was ratified on August 14th, 1814 and provided a foundation for a peaceful solution for liberation from Sweden and Denmark, and made it possible to establish an independent monarchy in 1905.
- Moss Amfi, with over 100 boutiques and shops, is the largest shopping centre in Østfold.
- The American College of Norway is located in Moss. More than 1,000 students from all over the world have studied at ACN since the college opened its doors in 1992. Initially located on an estate on the island of Jeløya, the college relocated to Møllerbyen in subsequent years.