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
Rated out of 5
Absolutely loved exploring MoMA and seeing all the incredible art! The museum has an amazing collection, with everything from world-famous masterpieces to fascinating contemporary works. We spent hours wandering through the galleries and could have easily stayed longer.
The exhibits are beautifully curated, and there was always something new and interesting around every corner. Whether you're an art enthusiast or just looking for a great way to spend an afternoon in New York City, MoMA is definitely worth a visit. A highlight of our trip!
Michelle Ellis - 2 weeks ago
Recommend seeing the Frida Kahlo exhibit~
It was my first time here and it was worth the while. Spent about 2 hours in here 😆 definitely not the type of Museum you can rush through! Lots of beautiful art work especially Monet.
Chrystene Cathe - a month ago
It’s a great museum. With a vast collection and lots of incredible temporary exhibitions.
All levels of the museum have great artworks on display. And the additional temporary exhibitions makes it even more special.
One of the great exhibitions at the moment is “Frida & Diego”. Which is one of the few times that their art works are shown together. And the way it is set up is just amazing.
The museum shop has so much to offer that any can find one or more items they like.
This museum is a true gem. And you need quite some hours to visit it properly.
Hint. Buy tickets in advance. Because there are long lines.
DNL GRMN - a month ago
Came on a weekday early, wasn't too busy. Good collection of Art. Easy to find what I wanted to see. Well organized floorplan. Plenty of restrooms and seating. The only issue I had was with some of the lighting of the art. There was some pieces with a glare off the work as you stood in front. I had to stand aside to see the works without the glare.
jen steward - a month ago
If you love any kind of art, whether it be Starry Night or models of schools, this is the place to go. It is well priced and has plenty of floor with cool paintings, sculptures, and other pieces of history. It doesn't seem to be incredibly busy, but do be respectful when stopping to look at the exhibits, as people are always walking through.
Smudge - 4 months ago
Directions
| Subway Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| 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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