Museum of Modern Art, NYC
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Description
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) of New York houses collections of modern and contemporary paintings, sculptures, drawings, works of architecture and design, photography and other media. Its main venue in Midtown Manhattan is complemented by MoMA PS1 in the Queens borough. The museum arguably holds one of the best collections of modern Western masterpieces in the world with many famous works from artists such as Matisse, Picasso, van Gogh, Warhol, Dali, Chagal and Cezanne.
Access & Transport
The museum is located on 53rd Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. The following underground stations are all within a 200m radius: '5 Avenue-53 St' (E, M), 57 Street (E, F) and '47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr' (B, D, F, M)
Instructions & Recommendations
It is recommended to book timed entry ticket online ahead of time. Nearby attractions include Rockefeller Center, St Patrick's Cathedral and the Fifth Avenue shopping district.
Environmental & Social
The museum is on the good trajectory sustainability wise with a LEED platinum certification for the Museum’s renovation and expansion in 2019 and 2025 target of reducing building emissions by 30% and waste by 50%. Helps spread the arts
Conclusion
This is one of New York best cultural venues with a range of medium and artistic movements. The main drawbacks are that it does get busy around the world-famous artworks and that the contemporary art is hit and miss.
Key positive
Plenty of modern art masterpieces
Luminous and airy building
Key negative
Crowded
The contemporary artworks won't interest everybody
Suitability
Best for adults and children aged 15 and above. Accessible to visitors with reduced mobility
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 20m
est. visit time:2h 15m
Monday10:30 - 17:30
Tuesday10:30 - 17:30
Wednesday10:30 - 17:30
Thursday10:30 - 17:30
Friday10:30 - 17:30
Saturday10:30 - 19:00
Sunday10:30 - 17:30