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
This is a great museum worth visiting in NYC. With so many museums, it is hard to choose which one you should check out if you are limited for time. This should definitely make your top 5. Lots of interesting exhibits and activities for patrons of all ages.
If you are around on 1st Fridays, there is an evening event from 4pm-8pm.
Exploring Meerkats - 3 months ago
What a collection! I absolutely love this place. There is so much to see and experience, so make sure to give yourself AT LEAST 4 hours to take in all they have to offer. Their collection is very impressive, and we really enjoyed seeing so many famous works of art. We also found some new artists that we like! Add this place to your NYC list!
Tamra McMahon - 3 months ago
MoMA is an intriguing museum with an extensive collection, offering something for everyone. Despite the large number of visitors, the museum never feels overcrowded due to its size and numerous galleries, allowing for a comfortable viewing experience.
When it comes to the individual works of art, everyone will have their own unique interpretations, and it’s something best experienced personally.
As a whole, I highly recommend this museum to anyone visiting New York City.
Slawek Gawinowski - 4 months ago
Lot of modern art here from likes of Andy Warhol, Claude Monet water lilies huge panels (did he spend his entire career on growing and getting water lilies right ?), Picasso , Frida, Jackson Pollock abstract paintings
Vincent Van Gogh Starry nights
You can easily sit down and admire paintings as long as needed
I would recommend to spend atleast 2 or 3 hours on different floors and the painting period is clearly called out. It makes easier to navigate so many masterclass paintings
Access is easy and you can buy tickets at the kiosk, it was not busy when I visited on weekdays
Sid Rajora - 4 months ago
Moma was so good! Our double jogging stroller fit into every door way so it is definitely wheel chair accessible and my kids were interested mostly (they are 3&5 years old). Thank goodness for the Art Lab! We had to drag them out of there doing crafts. the art lab was hard to find but we were determined, asked a few times for directions and found it. The art was so amazing. Top notch. We got to get in front of the line at 10:40am on a Saturday because we were a young family with a stroller. That was a relief. I recommend buying tickets online. It was very easy. We did try to start at the 6th floor but everyone had the same idea so at 10:45am we went to the fifth floor which was much quieter.
Tina Filardo - 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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