Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
Immerse yourself into the epitome of contemporary artwork only at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). It features works from the early 1800s to the present day by artists such as Frida Kahlo, Salvador Dali, and Andy Warhol. With Museum of Modern Art tickets, enjoy unlimited access to all exhibits with a multilingual audio guide.
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Enjoy access to 2 to 10 NYC attractions with this pass, valid for 30 days, letting you visit multiple sites while saving big (over 40% in bookings).
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Say goodbye to ticket lines. Just scan with the Go City app on your mobile for seamless, hassle-free entry into all your favorite NYC attractions.
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With access to the Metropolitan Museum of Art on the Uptown Loop of your hop-on hop-off bus tour, this combo makes planning your day at NYC as easy as it gets.
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On the guided tour, get a deeper understanding of iconic works at the Met by Monet, Van Gogh, Rodin, and more, as an expert gives you hidden insights into the museum's treasures.
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Explore the best of New York on a 1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour, hopping between 2 routes and 19 stops like Times Square and Brooklyn Bridge.
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Create your own NYC adventure with open-top double-decker buses equipped with multilingual audio guides running every 10 to 15 mins.
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Explore at your own pace. Visit as many included spots as you like in a single day, from iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building and Statue of Liberty to sunset cruises and curated walking tours.
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Skip the stress of advance bookings. Just scan your pass at each entry and keep your plans spontaneous.
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About Museum of Mordern Art (MoMA)
World-renowned for its exhaustive collection of modern art, the Museum of Modern Art is a must-visit attraction for art-lovers traveling to New York. Here, you can find classics in contemporary art like Picasso, Matisse, Pollock, alongside works of modern artists of our times.
MoMA's remarkable growth: The Museum of Modern Art began with just eight prints and one drawing back in 1929. From these humble beginnings, it has now grown its collection to over 200,000 paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, photographs, architectural models and drawings, and design objects.
The Rockefeller connection: One of the founding patrons of the Museum of Modern Art, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, is the daughter-in-law of John D. Rockefeller. John D. Rockefeller is widely considered the richest American and biggest philanthropist in modern history.
The MoMA own guard dog: In 1933, Don, a German Shepherd, was given to The Museum of Modern Art by Vanity Fair magazine. Don had been instituted as a guard dog at MoMA after a highly publicized burglary at the Brooklyn Museum.
Partying with MoMA PS1: Blurring the line between nightclub and art gallery, MoMA showcased soon-to-be-famous musical acts like Cyndi Lauper and R.E.M., in the early 1980s. Today, it still has this tradition going with its annual Warm Up summer music series, the Halloween Ball, and other events.
Art in a burning room: A blaze in the museum in 1958 filled the entire building filled with smoke within minutes, killing an electrician and injuring at least twenty-five people. While most of the 2,000 pieces on display emerged relatively unscathed from the fire, some pieces like Claude Monet’s Water Lilies series were completely destroyed.
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Highlights
The Starry Night (1889)
An iconic oil painting that is a major artwork from the Impressionist period, The Starry Night landscape was inspired by the year Van Gogh spent at the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole asylum in France. One can view this masterpiece in gallery 501 of Floor 5 of the MoMA Museum.
The Sleeping Gypsy (1897)
The Sleeping Gypsy by Henri Rousseau depicts a dark-skinned woman sleeping peacefully as a lion slowly sniffs at her shoulder. It can be found at gallery 501 Floor 5 of the Museum of Modern Art.
Les Demoiselles d’Avignon (1907)
One of the most popular works of Pablo Picasso, Les Demoiselles d’Avignon displays the angular representation of women in a brothel. Visitors can find this artwork in gallery 503 on Floor 5 of NYC MoMA.
Self-Portrait with Cropped Hair (1940)
Frida Kahlo is well-known for her self-portraits and her artwork, Self-Portrait with Cropped Hair focuses on her separation from her husband and her newfound autonomy. One can find this painting in gallery 517 of Floor 5 at NYC MoMA.
Campbell's Soup Cans (1962)
One of the major artworks in the pop art genre, this artwork by Andy Warhol is a collection of 32 canvases that display Campbell’s soup cans in different flavors. Check out this artwork in gallery 412 on Floor 4 of the Museum of Modern Art.
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Main Entrance
The entrance to the Museum of Modern Art in Manhattan can be found at 11 West 53 Street. The main entrance of the Rockefeller Building is on 53rd Street, close to Sixth Avenue and just east of the flagship Museum Store.
The Museum of Modern Art is closed on Christmas and Thanksgiving.
Restrooms are located on all floors of the museum. All-gender restrooms can be found on Floors 1, 3W, 5, and T1. Drinking fountains are located outside the restrooms.
Audio guides are available on the Bloomberg Connects app.
Free Wi-Fi is available to all guests inside the museum.
You can charge your phone at the charging stations on the 2nd floor near the Espresso Bar.
Lactation pods are available on the 1st floor adjacent to the restrooms.
Service animals are welcome inside the museum.
Wheelchair accessibility extends to all galleries, exhibits, entrances, and facilities within the museum.
Power-assist entrances can be found on 53rd and 54th streets between Fifth & Sixth avenues.
The museum provides complimentary wheelchair usage, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Strollers can be brought inside the museum, however, their use might be limited in some areas. Additionally, they must be folded while riding the escalators.
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