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Museum of Modern Art
"An Enormous Collection of Internationally Renowned Modern and Contemporary Art in All Mediums!"
From the bug-like Bell-47D1 helicopter that hangs in MoMA's atrium, to fascinating exhibitions by the world's foremost performance artists, every moment you spend at MoMA will be memorable. Get close enough to a Pollack to spot the cigarette butts and coins embedded in the layers of house paint. Or stay for an enlightening talk with one of MoMA's curators or educators to learn more about the historical context of the exhibitions. Whatever your interests, you’re sure to be inspired.
- Extraordinary works like Claude Monet’s Water Lillies,Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night and Andy Warhol’s iconic Campbell’s Soup Cans. Special exhibitions, audio programs, films, and gallery talks are all included in the price of admission.
- You have your choice of five free audio tours, including one specially designed for kids and another for the visually impaired.
- Allow yourself plenty of time to check out MoMA's book store and the design store across the street from the main building.
- The design store is a gallery experience unto itself, with a curated collection of curios for the home, as well as jewelry, accessories, furniture and lighting.
- From Michelin-starred fine dining to family-Friendly fare like paninis and pastas, MoMA's three restaurants offer something for every museum-goer.
- The line to purchase general admission tickets can be up to an hour long when MoMA opens in the morning, so book ahead to save yourself the wait.
- Parent should know that MoMA is super kid-friendly. Not only is admission free for anyone under 16, MoMA also provides an audio tour tailored to kids. Strollers are allowed in the galleries or can be stored in the checkroom. There's also a children’s menu and highchairs in the cafe on the second floor.
- If you want to hear some history or background on the special collections you’ve seen, stick around for a talk with one of the museum's lecturers, educators, graduate students and curators. They lead talks twice daily, at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
- Still photography is permitted in collection galleries only, but no flash or tripods are allowed. Videotaping is permitted in the lobby only.
- All bags are subject to security inspection and MoMA requires visitors to check backpacks of any size, shopping bags, and bags 11 x 14 inches (28 x 35.5 cm) or larger.
- Outside food and drinks are not permitted.
- Sketching in the galleries is permitted, but only with pencils and on sketchbooks no larger than 8 1/2 x 11 inches. (So leave the easel at home, Picasso).
Schedule details:
- Sunday: 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Monday: 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Tuesday: 10:30am to 5:30p.m.
- Wednesday: 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Thursday: 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Friday: 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location:
MoMA's entrance is located at 11 West 53rd Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues.
