Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
The Museum of Modern Art offers 6 floors of intriguing exhibits

In late 1920s, Mrs. John D. Rockefeller and other influential patrons of the arts challenged the conservative traditional museums by establishing the Museum of Modern Art to educate New York's citizens to understand and enjoy the visual arts of our time. Beginning with a contribution of nine artworks, the Museum of Modern Art's collection has grown to include 150,000 sculptures, paintings, prints, drawings and design objects.
With six floors of exhibits, including an extensive permanent collection and ever-changing special exhibits, there is a lot to see at the Museum of Modern Art which is commonly refered to by its initials MoMA. Audio tours offer a wealth of information and are included in the price of admission; specialty audio tours geared towards children are also available. Gallery talks on the historical context and cultural significance of specific collections are given by museum lecturers twice daily.
For a self-guided tour, take the elevator to the fifth floor and begin in the Painting and Sculpture Galleries and follow the escalators through the collections. Interactive information kiosks are available on the first and second floors of the museum and Smartphone users take advantage of free Wi-Fi throughout the museum by downloading the MoMA app with five multi-lingual audio tour options and an index of all artwork.
If you want to take a break from the galleries, the Museum of Modern Art offers film screenings included in the cost of admission. Tickets for screenings can also be purchased separately and the cost of the film ticket can be applied to the price of museum admission, if presented within 30 days. In the summer months, you can relax with a gelato in the Sculpture Garden and cafe-style fare is available from the Terrace-5 cafe year-round. For a more formal dining experience, try The Modern or the Bar Room; reservations are essential at The Modern.
Nearby attractions inclulde Central Park, Central Park Wildlife Center, Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Centre (Top of the Rock), Saks Fifth Avenue, St. Patrick's Cathedral and Time Square
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: Yes.Museum of Modern Art Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Thursday: 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Friday: 10:30 AM – 8:30 PM
- Saturday: 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Sunday: 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Address: 11 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019, USA
Phone: (212) 708-9400
Official Website: Museum of Modern Art
Museum of Modern Art Reviews
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MoMA is without a doubt the best museum in the world! It has everything from the world of art and to spend an entire day there is never enough. Your soul will leave elevated, enlightened and full of ideas at every visit. It’s huge and very well organized and it offers different membership for people who want to enjoy it all year round. The exhibits are constantly changing and the entire 3rd floor covers modern art from the ‘40s to the ‘70s. It’s definitely one of my favorite places in New York.
Ivan Ottavian - 2 weeks ago
We loved our visit here! It was packed with gorgeous pieces and full of inspiration. I could have spent hours longer here, but I also felt like we saw a lot in the 2 hours we were there. Make sure to not step or lean over any of the lines by the priceless artwork. It is extremely well staffed and the employees will keep you on your toes - :) lots of rules so make sure you familiarize yourself with them.
The gift shop was full of unique and interesting items. They had a cafe and a seating area as well as a place outside to sit and enjoy the sculptures.
Nikki Wilson - a month ago
Amazing, wonderful, breathtaking…be prepared with a clear head and patience to spend time with art. It is one of the best collections of art anywhere. Went on Friday at 3 and it wasn’t really crowded. I am not a fan of overly crowded tourist places (even though I have been to many) but this was not overcrowded. Cafe offered some food and drinks if you needed a break.
Dylan McKee - a week ago
We bought tickets for adults at the box office, children are free. We spent about 4 hours in the museum, we were very tired of walking, but it was worth it! A must-see for all art lovers, very interesting and fascinating exhibitions and works. To admire the exhibits in person is an indescribable experience. And yes, the museum has a great souvenir shop, huge and with a very wide range, although the prices are high, but as souvenirs, the choice is simply excellent!
Olesia Sushkeeva - a month ago
MoMA is always such an inspiring experience. There were many people tho.. thought it would be pretty empty given it was a weekday afternoon. guess there were many travelers since it's last week of August/Labor Day weekend. I always love seeing the works of Edward Hopper — his art captures quiet, everyday moments so beautifully. Standing in front of Monet’s Water Lilies felt almost meditative, and Picasso’s pieces reminded me of how revolutionary his vision was. One of my personal highlights was seeing Klimt’s work up close, the details and colors are breathtaking in person.
The museum itself is so thoughtfully curated, and I always leave feeling like I’ve discovered something new, even with the most famous masterpieces and even i visit multiple times a year. Truly a place where you can spend hours just soaking in the creativity and brilliance of so many iconic artists.
S P - a month ago
Directions
Subway Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
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E or M via 6 if necessary | 5th Avenue / 53rd Street | 0 minutes |
B ,D or F | 5 minutes | 47-50 Street / Rockefeller Center |
How to get to Museum of Modern Art by Subway
Take the E or M train to 5th Avenue / 53rd Street. Connect from the 6 train at 51st Street if coming from the east side of Manhattan. Alternatively, take the B, D, or F train to 47-50 Street / Rockefeller Center, walk northeast on 5th Avenue, then go right on West 53rd Street.
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