MoMA

The Museum of Modern Art

The Museum of Modern Art connects people from around the world to the art of our time, serving as a catalyst for experimentation, learning, and creativity. Established in 1929 in midtown Manhattan, it houses a comprehensive collection of approximately 200,000 works, providing one of the most panoramic views into modern and contemporary art.

Visitor Informations

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Must-see Artworks

MoMA is home to some of the most iconic works in modern and contemporary art history. The essential highlights include The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh, which captures an expressive emotional landscape, and Water Lilies by Claude Monet, offering a serene and immersive experience. Another pivotal masterpiece is Self-Portrait with Two Flowers in Her Raised Left Hand by Paula Modersohn-Becker, a pioneering work of the German avant-garde.

While exploring, don't miss other landmark pieces such as the revolutionary Les Demoiselles d’Avignon by Pablo Picasso or the iconic Campbell’s Soup Cans by Andy Warhol. These works, along with masterpieces like Frida Kahlo's Self-Portrait with Cropped Hair and Jackson Pollock's One Number 31, 1950, span the museum’s dynamic galleries, offering an unparalleled journey through the evolution of modern creativity.

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Artworks

The Starry Night

Vincent van Gogh

Location📍 

Floor 5, 501 (The Alfred H. Barr, Jr. Galleries)

Self-Portrait with Two Flowers in Her Raised Left Hand

Paula Modersohn-Becker

Location📍 

Floor 5

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Historical Overview

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) was created in 1929 by Lillie P. Bliss, Mary Quinn Sullivan, and Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, along with additional original trustees A. Conger Goodyear, Paul Sachs, Frank Crowninshield, and Josephine Boardman Crane. Established to challenge conservative policies of traditional museums, it focused exclusively on modern art under its founding director, Alfred H. Barr, Jr. Barr envisioned a multi-departmental structure that today includes architecture and design, drawings and prints, film, media and performance, painting and sculpture, and photography. The collection has grown from an initial gift of eight prints and one drawing to approximately 200,000 paintings, sculptures, and other works, plus two million film stills. Following major expansions designed by Philip Johnson, Cesar Pelli, and Yoshio Taniguchi, the museum now features 630,000 square feet of space and maintains a partnership with MoMA PS1 to explore the art, ideas, and issues of our time.

When to Visit

For more details, visit the official website ↗

• Galleries conclude viewing 15 minutes before the Museum's official closing time.

Special Notes for Visitors

• Member Exclusive Hours On Saturday and Sunday mornings from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM, select galleries offer exclusive access for members and their guests. Members and corporate members may enter without tickets during these dedicated hours.

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Admission

Admission Fee

• Permanent Collections: Paid Admission
• Temporary Exhibitions: Paid Admission
• Check the official website for detailed rates ↗

⚠️ Admission varies by visitor category and is subject to change, so please check the official website for current information.

Complimentary Admission

• Full Eligibility Guide, visit the official website

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⚠️ Mandatory Reservation Notice

To ensure guaranteed admission, online time-slot booking is highly recommended for all visitors, including those eligible for free entry.

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