The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
12 expert reviews
“You don't have to be an art lover to appreciate the Museum of Modern Art; this airy midtown gallery also doubles as a shrine of pop culture and 20th century history.”
– U.S. News & World Report
Fodor's
"Art enthusiasts and novices alike are often awestruck by the masterpieces before them here, including Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon and van Gogh's Starry Night." Full review
Concierge
"The world's preeminent museum for modern art reopened in November 2004 on its original site in a new building designed by architect Yoshio Taniguchi."
Frommer's
"This is where you’ll find van Gogh’s Starry Night, Cezanne’s Bather, Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, and the great sculpture by Rodin, Monument to Balzac." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Founded in 1929, MoMA is one of NYC’s most popular museums, home to more than 100,000 pieces of modern artwork, most by A-listers." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The hullabaloo over MoMA's $600 million makeover in 2005 (and $20 admission fee) has overshadowed how impressive its collection truly is." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The masterpieces in the permanent collection are too numerous to mention." Full review
Afar Magazine
"From 4-8 PM every Friday, the MoMA offers free admission! See "Starry Night", Jackson Polluck, and exhibits on such topics as urban planning, the power of typography, and more." Full review
Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"One of the world's preeminent cultural institutions, the MoMA offers an unparalleled overview of the modern visual arts." Full review
i
Highlight tours are a good way to get the best overview of the works on view
On the Grid
"MoMA is a thing of beauty. The collection is stunning and extensive. One could easily get lost in exploring the building alone. " Full review
Where
"One of the world’s greatest repositories of 20th-century art contains masterpieces by van Gogh, Picasso and Matisse, a sculpture garden and an extensive film collection." Full review