New Museum of Contemporary Art

Top 1% of attractions in New York City
8/10

14 expert reviews

“Not surprisingly, given the museum's name and the building, shows are all about contemporary art.”

– Fodor's

Concierge Concierge
"Towering over the Bowery like a beacon of all things shiny and forward-thinking, the New Museum is one of the city's most talked-about landmarks."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This striking home for downtown's contemporary art hub—led by savvy director Lisa Phillips—made a splashy debut in December 2007." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"If the art doesn't always live up to the lofty exterior the great bookstore and panoramic roof terrace make it worth the visit." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"“MoCADA is a sleek, modern space where pressing issues are explored. I loved the Pink Elephant exhibit about gentrification in Brooklyn.”" Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Brilliant white stacked cubes houses contemporary art and killer bookstore. Yah."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Since 1999, this 1,800-square-foot gallery has specialized in showcasing emerging artists, sociocultural and political installations, and exhibitions relating to peoples of African descent." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"This small museum in a brownstone building hosts thought-provoking, multidisciplinary installations exploring social and political issues facing people of the African Diaspora." Full review
On the Grid On the Grid
"This is a home for celebrating contemporary art and helping to foster the next wave of makers." Full review
Where Where
"Boasting seven levels of gallery space, this museum explores contemporary cutting-edge art in a variety of mediums by American and international artists." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Head up the Bowery, keeping an eye out for the New Museum of Contemporary Art, the facade of which is often decorated with a site-specific piece of art." Full review
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