See iconic exhibits at the Museum of Modern Art

#17 in Best Things To Do in New York City

All Things To Do

see-iconic-exhibits-at-the-museum-of-modern-art

Key Info

11 West 53rd St.

Price & Hours

$30 for adults; free for kids 16 and younger
Sat-Thurs 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | Fri 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

Details

Museums
Time to Spend: 2 hours to Half Day

Visiting the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is a remarkable experience, whether you're an art aficionado or simply interested in 20th-century history and pop culture.

Highlights

MoMA is home to numerous iconic contemporary pieces. Some of the notable artworks include:

  • Picasso's "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon"
  • Warhol's "Campbell's Soup Cans"
  • Van Gogh's "Starry Night"
  • Dalí's "The Persistence of Memory"
  • Monet's "Water Lilies"

In October 2019, MoMA completed an expansion project, adding more than 40,000 square feet of gallery space. This expansion also introduced a performance studio that features live programming.

The admission fee for adults is $30, with discounted rates of $17 for students and $22 for seniors. Children aged 16 and younger can enter for free. Although some may find the cost steep, many visitors believe it is well worth the investment. You can save $2 on the ticket price by purchasing them online in advance. Be prepared for crowds, especially on rainy days, and take some time to relax in the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden.

Hours

MoMA is located on 53rd Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. You can reach it by taking the E or M train to the Fifth Avenue-53rd St. stop or the B, D, or F trains to Rockefeller Center. The museum operates:

  • Saturday through Thursday: 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Friday: 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

New York City residents can enjoy free admission on the first Friday evening of every month from 4 to 8 p.m. Additionally, MoMA houses several eateries and a gift shop, which past visitors recommend for its unique collection of items.

For more details, visit the Museum of Modern Art's website.

Next Attraction

Explore More of New York City

take-the-ferry-to-the-statue-of-liberty-and-ellis-island

Take the ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

times-square

Times Square

take-the-kids-to-the-intrepid-museum

Take the kids to the Intrepid Museum

eat-pizza-in-little-italy

Eat pizza in Little Italy

see-the-rockettes-at-radio-city-music-hall

See the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall

take-a-stroll-through-the-brooklyn-botanic-garden

Take a stroll through the Brooklyn Botanic Garden

see-the-animals-at-the-bronx-zoo

See the animals at the Bronx Zoo

enjoy-a-walk-in-battery-park

Enjoy a walk in Battery Park

You might also like

Bradenton
10
Newport Beach
14
Bend
15
Los Angeles
33
Newport, RI
14
Grand Teton National Park
20
Dallas
22
Cincinnati
21
Knoxville
18
Hilton Head
16