The Museum of Modern Art – MoMA
The Innovative Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is located at 11 West 53rd Street. You will find it between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. It is just a short walk from the bright lights of Times Square. The nearest subway station: 5 Av/53 St (E, M). (MAP)
The MOMA
MoMA is the best place to see art from our recent history, focusing on the time from 1880 until today. The most famous painting here is The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh. People travel from all over the world to see its blue swirls. You can also find The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dalí. This is the famous painting with the melting clocks. The museum has a very large collection of works by Pablo Picasso. His painting Les Demoiselles d’Avignon changed the world of art forever. You will see huge, colorful canvases by Henri Matisse. The museum also celebrates American pop art. This includes Andy Warhol’s famous soup cans and Marilyn Monroe prints. You can view Roy Lichtenstein’s art that looks like comic books. MoMA is not just about paintings on the wall. It has a famous collection of film and design. You might see a classic car or a helicopter hanging from the ceiling. There are experimental videos and strange, modern sculptures. The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden is a peaceful outdoor spot. It features statues by Joan Miró and Alberto Giacometti. The building is bright, white, and very easy to navigate. It makes modern art feel friendly and fun.
Hours of Operation:
- Daily: 10:30 am – 5:30 pm
- Friday: 10:30 am – 8:30 pm
Entrance Fees:
- Adults: $30
- Seniors (65+) and Visitors with Disabilities: $22
- Students: $17
- Children (16 and under): Free