MoMA The Museum of Modern Art
New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 708-9400
- Cross Street:
- 5th Avenue
- Directions:
- E, V at 53rd St-5th Ave; B, D, or F to 47-50 Streets/Rockefeller Center
- Hours:
- Mon, Wed, Thur, Sat, Sun 10:30am-5:30pm, Fri 10:30am-8pm
Editorial Review for MoMA The Museum of Modern Art – by Susan Chenelle
The Scene
The most striking feature is the entrance: A 110-foot atrium towers over an indoor walkway, which extends from 53rd Street to a new entryway on 54th Street. This vastness continues throughout the institution, now almost double its previous size and spread out among six floors. This allows the museum to showcase more of its permanent collection, and offer common areas for reading and reflection, but demands a lot of walking.
The Collection
The restored and extended Sculpture Garden features more than 30 masterworks of modern sculpture. In the five floors of galleries above, photography has been given greater prominence, as evident in some of the museum's most notable new acquisitions, like Jeff Wall's "After Invisible Man by Ellison, the Prologue." The new Philip Johnson Architecture and Design gallery exhibits iconic artifacts of everyday modern life, ranging from Eames chairs to iPods.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasTo reserve a group tour, call (212) 708-9685.
Save MoneyAdmission will be free on Fridays, between 4pm and 8pm, with no advance reservations necessary.
Know Before You GoAlong with several cafes, MoMA is home to The Modern, a fine-dining restaurant.
User Reviews for MoMA The Museum of Modern Art
11/14/2007 Posted by fdr17
This is by far my favorite museum in NYC which says allot, this museum has allot to offer. I recommend going there on a Sunday afternoon with your ipod and you can make the most of your day.
Pros: MODERN ART
Cons: CROWDED
02/25/2007 Posted by leotoni
I have been to the MoMa a couple of times. With several members of my family being designers, it is always a good place to go when they come visit. It is among the best sights in New York City, the permanent collection is really varied (from paintings to industrial design), and everything can be covered in a single visit. I had not visited the museum in its original location, but the current building is a piece of modern art in itself.
Pros: Permanent collection, manageable size allows one to cover everything in a single visit
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