The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Reviews

Exciting experience at the MOMA in New York. Absolutely worth visiting along with all the attractions of the Big Apple.

Always excellent no matter how many times you've been there. Fairly busy so some patience is needed as you move around the museum. Get your ticket online before you go!

Never go to this museum on a weekend! It was wall-to-wall people and the line to enter (even with tickets) was around the block. People kept coming and you virtually could not walk around. To see the painting "Starry Night" there were 40-50 people surrounding it and it was not really visible...The Cafe was not crowded and had a wonderful selection of tasty dishes at reasonable prices. The wait-staff was attentive and this was the best part of the museum for us. The gift shop was extensive.

I used my city pass to enter. It's $30 when you buy it from the public.

I knew that the wood metal was open late, but it was probably crowded, and in the dark hours, I could not appreciate the works that made use of the daylight, so I went there on Saturday during the day, but it was still very crowded… If you really want to see it slowly, you should go in the morning.

It's really a parade of works I saw in textbooks! Van Gogh's "Starry Moon Night" was as crowded as the Louvre's "Mona Lisa." When I visited, Dalí's "Sticking of Memory" (a famous piece of melted clock) was on display and moved me. For the first time, I also realized that the size of the work is surprisingly small.

This is a museum you should visit when you come to New York again!

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City is an absolute must-visit. The collection is breathtaking, from timeless masterpieces by Van Gogh, Monet, and Picasso to incredible contemporary works that spark conversation and reflection. The layout is spacious and easy to navigate, with each floor offering something new and thought-provoking.

I especially loved how the museum blends iconic classics with bold, modern exhibits—it truly feels like a journey through art history and innovation. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere is inspiring from the moment you walk in.

We try to visit the MOMA on every visit to NYC. We love the ever changing art displays, dining at the cafe, the coat room organization and of course people watching.

We didn’t have much time to visit the museum. We wanted to see a photo exhibit, but it was opening day so it was members only. Next we wanted to visit the sculpture garden, but it was temporarily closed.

We went to see the movie The Clock. I didn't realize it was a 24 hour film. You couldsee as much or as little of it as you wanted. The theme revolved around the clocks or watchs. The famou sactors and actresses were showe in small snippets all relating to time being late . It was well put together.
It runs through February 19tth.
Be prepsred for a o long wait even if you are a member. The museum coordinator gets your cell phone number and test youwhen you csn enter. it may be stqnding room only in the drm until someone vacates his/her seet.
There are other fascinating exhibits: colorful stiffed aimals hanging from the ceiling in clumps.
Dont go on a Friday evening - free admission sponsored by Uniglo unless you ware willing to be in the crowds.

The museum was perfect. Easy entry, clean and amazing artwork. The staff however was far from amazing.

Walked into one exhibit to see a lady working at moma yelling at a visitor as she was unhappy that he failed to follow her directions to a particular place. I understand it can be annoying if someone asks you multiple times but yelling at the guests and complaining to other guests for a good 5 mins is far from professional. Look out for a black lady with a large forehead, wears glasses.

I also wanted to find a particular artwork, asked a male curator and he said can’t help you and walked away???? At least have some common decency to apologise? Walking away is incredibly rude. Balding tall large white man

Came here because our multi attraction ticket included the museum, which houses the original Starry Night painting by van Gogh and I've had a copy in my house for years, so really wanted to see the original. We had about an hour spare on our last day and thought we could get in and see it, which we did. It seems everyone else had the same idea and also liked the painting, as both people queuing in front also asked where the picture was. It was a long wait at the lifts or a quick sprint up the five floors, which myself and the Little Lady opted for, then a quick walk around the rooms till we found the picture. Easy to see which one it was... the one with about 100 people around it... We hung around the mass and slowly got a turn to see it and take a picture. I was struck by how much more vibrant it looked, the colours really glowing, and really felt it was so worth the effort, despite the crowds. It felt a different, better picture than the one I knew from home. It would have been great to have had some quiet time looking at it, but I guess the painting is simply too famous. It was why everyone was visiting. That said, I got enough of a view of everything else in the museum to know that clearly it is a fantastic art museum and if that's your thing you can easily lose a day exploring and I'm sure there would be loads of treasures and areas for quieter appreciation than I got in my rapid visit. Even for someone of limited interest, I'm sure anyone could easily get swept up into appreciating the pieces on display. Worth getting the ticket on the multi attraction deal, and if your into art, research what you want to see and go at a quieter time... for Starry Night, I doubt there is a quiet time, though.

Immense museum of modern art. Definitely one of the musts of New York. Rich in works on 4 floors. You have to select those to see, it is almost impossible to see everything. Picasso, van gogh, modigliani dalí. We went straight to the opening and did not queue. You also enter with the gocity pass. Nice also shop at the end of round

The museum was fantastic! So many beautiful sculptures. Loved all the tiny details of the museum. Definley will come again. 10/10 Staff were very efficeient and helpful

Awesome museum. The layout allows for prime wandering and exploring some incredible historical art. They have an app for different levels of audio tours. We did the short on time one which highlights the most significant pieces. We spent 3 hours there.

Great museum of modern art, located in the middle of Manhattan. Only the audio guide could be more informative. We will come back again!

Can’t believe I saw Starry Night ✨

- Wonderful gift shop
- Great variety of well known artists
- Very spacious
- Time went quickly as I was very fixated on the art

An indispensable visit if you go to New York, we were surprised for good the collection of art that can be enjoyed. We went with the tickets taken out in advance so we didn't have to wait in line. Despite going in August, we had no problems in the crowded rooms. We could see the paintings without any problem. We loved being able to enjoy the works of Picasso, Warhol and Dalí although with the latter we took a little snap with the picture of the persistence of memory as we did not think it was so small.

I don’t consider myself a connoisseur of contemporary art. But after visiting this museum, I realized that you can also enjoy this movement in art. First of all, I was impressed by the interior decoration of this building and its courtyard. Then I saw some pretty interesting exhibits. For example, the painting “Dance” by Henri Matisse, the painting “Campbell Soup Cans” and others. After visiting this museum, I realized how interesting human imagination is. Adults and teenagers may find this museum interesting and educational.

Wonderful art both indoors and outdoors and an excellent indoors restaurant and several cafeteria style spots to dine at. Additionally they offer concerts, exhibitions and learning classes free ages. Their several gift stores offer a wide range of items prices for all visitors.

Hadn't been back in many years...lots of new areas and modern art to see, Recommend buying ticket6s ahead on line, as they get quite busy on weekends.

MoMA is a fantastic museum with an impressive collection, including works by Picasso and other iconic artists. The layout is cool too—starting with newer pieces on the lower floors and moving through time as you go up. It’s a great place to explore modern art and see some world-renowned masterpieces.

As big fans of modern art, we were looking forward to visiting the MoMA. The MoMA has a huge collection featuring many of the most well known works of modern art, and you will definitely encounter familiar sights within a few minutes of entering; among (many) others, during our visit we viewed works by Warhol, Liechtenstein, Van Gogh and Picasso. We were lucky enough to visit several very interesting exhibitions. I really liked the "Crafting Modernity: Design in Latin America"-exhibition, which featured a wide array of modernist posters, but also furniture and household appliances created by Latin American artists between 1940 and 1980. Since I am very interested in Expressionist art, I was also glad that we were able to visit the Kathe Kollwitz-exhibition, which as people familiar with her work will understand was an interesting but also emotionally loaded experience. The MoMA obviously is a very large museum and you have to know in advance that in a few hours, you will only be able to explore a certain percentage of the museum. Even so, a definite must for anyone who likes modern art.

We were super excited to visit the MoMa because they had the famous Vincent van Gogh painting, Starry Night, on display. It was amazing to see it up close and personal, and they had set it up in a way that allowed us to really enjoy it without any restrictions. They also had a few other famous artworks on display.

I highly recommend checking it out!

We chose MOMA as we got a combo ticket deal with the Edge sky deck. We went to go to MOMA on a Sunday afternoon, which was a mistake as the museum was packed. I'm not sure if that's normal for a Sunday afternoon or because the weather forecast was bad.

You couldn't even get near smaller famous works like Starry Night and Persistence of Memory. That aside there is plenty of art to see, including works by Andy Warhol and Monet. We spent nearly 3 hours wandering the galleries before we left due to tiredness.

Be prepared for crowds but MOMA is definitely worth a visit.

I went to see fabulous Jack Whitten show on 6th floor. There were no obvious signs to wear to store your coat, etc.. There was no obvious sign on how to get to that exhibit. There were no obvious signs how to get to any of the three cafés. When I had to take a roundabout way to the café on the sixth floor, the table they put me at had coffee dripping from the underside of the table onto me and my napkin. The choice of food was not to my liking. The one food I wanted had an ingredient. I’m allergic to. I left and tried to find the other cafés which was near impossible.

Great time at this museum. Gift shop had wonderful merch available for purchase. A lot to take in as there is a nice assortment of different art displayed. I would go again.

Great
Well organized
No queuing
Value for money
Myself and two daughters thoroughly enjoyed visiting here, it’s a must do.

This was probably our favorite museum we visited on our trip, and we did plenty of museums. It just seemed like around every corner was an iconic piece of art you've seen a thousand times before in books, posters, postcards, etc. We got a slight discount by purchasing a Citypass package and, taking a cue from a guidebook, we started at the top where there was a temporary exhibit, and worked our way down floor by floor. They even have a cool store where we bought an interesting knickknack. You have to reserve a specific time to enter but there seemed to be no problem getting in, as far as we could tell. Maybe if it got super busy, but our visit on a Saturday afternoon was fine. Definitely recommended.

We booked a table at "The Bar" for 19;00 and arrived at the Museum at 14:00... I thought we would have time to go back to our hotel before eating. Forget it, do not beleve the story that this takes less than 3 hours. By 7 O'clock we had 'done' the first 2 floors and rushed through all of the fourth and about half of the fifth...

The Bar at the Modern is the best restaurant we have tried in New York and does the best Martini I've had anywhere (its a pickled apple that makes it so special). It is not cheap, but is not over priced.

Art perfectly presented. Thanks to the well-thought-out, new structure, the diverse art can be viewed here quite calmly. Thanks to the great team who always supported us. The inner courtyard is a beautiful oasis to relax before continuing…

Wonderful museum, with a good layout on each floor. Interesting art collection, felt encouraged to look at everything.

I thought I would enjoy myself here but the experience exceeded my expectations in every way. The people, the collections, the arrangements and special exhibits. All of it was superb. I’m glad I finally made the effort to go.

Visited this museum with my daughter of 20 years. It was a rainy Monday in December.
We didn't understand all the art but enjoyed it.
There is a nice souvenir shop and across the street is the design shop.

So! Here's their business model:
1. Sell tickets until the museum has reached full capacity as a functioning museum.
2. Sell even more tickets until the building, itself, has reached full capacity as a functional space.
3. Sell still more tickets until the people who have simply had enough of the crowds give up and leave early.

Something things that might help:
1. Sell fewer tickets.
2. Disallow photography or, at the very least, disallow selfies.
3. Don't put all the really, really popular pieces in the same two rooms.

For any modern art lover, MoMA is a must-see. The collection is one of the world’s finest - and it is also well arranged across five floors. These is no sense of squeeze, you can watch the masterpieces at your own pace; even Monet’s water lilies, which are absolutely mind blowing, but usually attract impassable crowds.
To make the most of it, book tickets in advance, and allow at least 3h for your visit. Check what’s on - besides the main collection - there was a superb Kathe Kollwitz exhibition going on at the time of my visit, and I am sure there will be many more!

Great space with famous pieces of art like Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet, Dali... etc. It is well located. It is a must for tourists.

This is a great museum. The layout allows spaces for meditation and thought. I never felt overwhelmed. Good espresso and gift store to round out the experience. Easy to spend 2-3 hours.

Must see for all art lovers, artists, in fact most of us!
MoMA is overwhelming but a must see. We went on a Saturday in December so it was packed. Try and get there when it opens at 10:30 am. We stayed for 5 and half hours not ideal but we choose to go to a special exhibit thus had to stay longer than usual. (After about 4 hours museum fatigue normally sets in for me.) Of course we didn't see everything we wanted to but many. If there are certain works of art you "must" see find out in advance what gallery they are in. If you can break up your visit into two days.
The staff was gracious and helpful and the restaurant enjoyable.
The only negative aspect of our visit were people who thought their right to have their picture taken in front of a certain work of art overrode everyone else's right to actually view the work. Here is a news flash. All the famous works of art can readily be seen on the Internet. Not a lie some people saw the work from afar, ran up in front of it, had their picture taken then moved on. They didn't actually look at it at all...

The New York City MoMa has a superb collection of contemporary art. There are works by Picasso, Rene Magritte, Dali, Van Gogh, Matisse, Pollack and many more. I did not take a tour but gave myself plenty of time to enjoy it.

All the paintings and old artworks were very interesting and intriguing. However, it would probably better if the modern artworks had a better discription. The store is fantastic. Very interesting books and cool socks!! It was a lovely visit. Very recomendable!!

On Saturday, April 26, we visited MOMA. Impressive collection of fine art from the late eighteenth century. Unfortunately, the experience was a big disappointment because there were too many people. Many were passionate about taking selfies/photos. The museum should forbid taking pictures. Then maybe more visitors could see what they came to see.

One of the best if not the best modern art museum in the world. It’s huge with an embarassment of riches - giacometti, picasso, gaughin, twembly, pollock, matisse, monet, rothko, mondrian, dali et al. And not just 1-2 pieces of each, but dozens. Plus a 2 michelin star restaurant. And 2 great museum/design stores. The only downside is it’s too crowded

Superb museum, I went there as a child in 1979, then in 2006 and finally in 2024!!! I love it!!! Many Dali, Matisse, Picasso, Magritte, Mondrian, Poliakoff, de Chirico, Miro, Hopper... Very beautiful architecture! I recommend the restaurant very cheap and very good with a nice view if you take a table on the large balcony!

I had a very good time in the moma, it has a very large collection and there is very large, welcoming staff, no closed rooms which is a pleasure.

After many tours in the center you can also visit this museum of modern art. Always crowded and chaotic. Although very large, among the areas being set up, the passageways and the floors occupied by the bars, there are not many exhibition spaces. On the 5th floor the best works. In summary, I imagined it richer in works in quality and quantity.

2 monumental retrospective exhibitions on now: WIFREDO LAM, and RUTH ASAWA, each comprehensive and magnificent in their own way.

Mostly rubbish. The 5th floor boasts a collection of early modern works produced earlier in our culture's decadence that are worth seeing, but the remainder (baring an interesting temporary exhibition) is a colossal waste of time and an insult to the dignity and intelligence of the patron. Expect alternating feelings of nausea, anger, embarrassment, and amusement. Attempting to understand a work is futile. It will only lead you down a thicket of vacuous nonsense into a trap set by the terroristes obscurantistes. An instrument of the tyrannical dictatorship of irrationality.

To its credit, it is a veritable distillation of our diseased condition.

Great experience at the MoMA. We arrived at opening and went straight to room 501. Plot your course so you can see the most beloved art with less crowd. Starry Night didn’t disappoint - it’s like seeing A celebrity. 🩷 Don’t miss some of the other beautiful impressionist art in the same room, like Van Gogh’s former roommate, Paul Gauguin’s Three Puppies or Paul Cezanne’s Still life of Apples. I have a revived appreciation of modern art, seeing some of my favorite Picasso treasures! There was no crowd around The Three Musicians, allowing time to linger and appreciate this fantastic piece. The museum was spread out nicely and only a couple of crowd blocking spots (Van Gogh and Salvador Dali). Would definitely put this on my repeat visit the next time I come.

Great Art Gallery with good choice of modern art. nicely spread out. Some rooms get very busy and difficult to walk and enjoy. a bit overpriced for the art they present.

This museum is not on the same scale as the near by 'Met', however it is a magnificent museum in its own right. The Impressionists were the highlight for me as was ‘The Starry Night’ by Vincent Van Gogh. which has long been a painting that I have wanted to see with my own eyes and I wasn’t disappointed. There were also a number of Monet’s Water Lillies, including one of the massive panoramas that he painted. I couldn’t go for a lot of the Cubism and later works though. Still, a wonderful museum

Excellent museum. My favorite is the 5th floor where you have the Impressionists, Picasso, Monet and Van Gogh are just some.

Immense, well structured and organized. Getting lost between a dated work and another with interludes of modern art, makes it unique in the world. Mandatory stop.

Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art , well organized in space , often changes le . Installations . Always room for emerging artists

I was one hour early for a film showing, and the security guard, a "Mr. Bush" would not allow me in, and as it was 3 degrees outside, I was waiting by the front door quietly checking emails on my phone. Mr. Bush took it upon himself to tell me that I cannot wait in the foyer (there are easy chairs there for the occasion). I laughed and said you are not going to throw me out in the cold are you? He replied that I heard him the first time. I told him I am a member, I am not dressed to wait outside, its freezing. He told me I have to leave. I asked for his name and then left and went around the corner and found a member's entrance where I went in, and there was already a line of people queuing, only fifteen feet from the sanctimonious Mr. Bush. What a waste of money MOMA spends on these customer killers. This is the second time I had a negative experience at MOMA. Not worth the hassle of getting an annual membership. I wish I never did.

I would absolutely 100% recommended. Fantastic exhibition that was fun and exciting for the entire family! We went for the day and could have spent longer!!

The museum is amazing, important works of art, amazing paintings. But the staff is awful. VERY, VERYYYYYYYYY rude. First, a woman from the staff at 5th floor was talking really loud with ger colleague, really not caring how yhe volume pf her voice was interfering with the people trying to appreciate the paintings. Second, the museum closes at 5pm. Too early!!! And they don’t give you a 5-minute warning, and all of a sudden they start expelling everybody out, almost pushing people. They didn’t allow an old lady to use the restroom. I had never seen such rude employees at a museum before. Horrible experience.

This museum needs a managerial consultant to straighten out this nightmare. The dining room food is tasteless, service is hit and miss. Crowd control is non existent. The curators who sets up the exhibits have no training in educating the public on what they are seeing. Signage is vague. Look, go to the Smithsonian or take courses at GEORGE WASHINGTON U in museum studies!
Sad!

The Mo.ma is one of the most important museum for contemporary art in the world, but also the museum with the most rude and non polite staff I have ever seen in a museum ( I am an art historian). The staff of the security control at the entrance and the control push you in a very rude manner people inside, without asking them if they understand English or not. It's clear that the only interest is to push persons inside to made them paying ticktes very quicky with arrogance and discourtesy. If you desire a rude experience toghett with painting of the great 19th/20th century, visit it!

Beautiful space with stunning art works displayed to enable relaxed and easy viewing. Very easy to spend the whole day. The food and shop were great too.

Like all New York museums, it is easy to purchase tickets online.

The free cloakroom available is excellent.
Very large spaces divided into 6 floors. Perfect organization.

Just wonderful, for those of us who love impressionism, post impressionism and art in general this is the place, the immersion you can have with paintings is extraordinary

What about the museum?
He speaks for himself.
The Rating of 4 out of 5 depends only on the criticism (in my opinion) criterion of rotation that would seem to affect, even independently of loans, works of the highest importance, so removed from use.
Too bad!
For a very recommended break coffee on the terrace!

It was worth visiting, all very nice and in the round I recognized several very famous paintings!! Strong Recommendation!!!

The museum has a great collection but there were loads of unfinished rooms and installations. Plus I really wanted to see two paintings which somehow were not there

To be honest, modern art is not really my kind of thing. My taste doesn’t extend later in time than the early impressionists. But I am a very big fan of Van Gogh so the chance to see starry night was not one I could pass up. It was totally worth it

A classic to do, big names, magritte, dali, picasso, van ghog etc even if you are not too museum go there are classics to see and the interior architecture is not bad

to any kind of museum you can not give a negative rating but the MoMa is definitely one that you should give a super rating. Bello! da visitare

Loved it! We should have started on the fifth floor and worked our way down. The collection of Masters was quite inspiring.

This museum was amazing, but it was challenging to walk through it with the hundreds of other people. It was confusing and chaotic and hard to enjoy the experience of a freaking REAL Van Gogh.
The building is gorgeous. The exhibits were a lot to take in, and it was hard to really understand what I was seeing. I also get fatigued after a few hours. So my advice is to visit one part each day versus trying to cram it all in at once. But dang… for 30$ …. It was just something you MUST do.

Very interesting museum with all the forms of art from 1880 until now. Also interesing temporary exhibition. However, the layout is very complex, it is difficult to understand the logic of the collections, there is no clear direction of the visit. At the end, we see a lot of things but do not understand what was the the story.

The views were amazing… we took so many pictures!!! If you are an artist you must visit!! Walking distance from the shops on the 5th Ave.

I haven't been to MoMA in decades so it was fun to be back after so many years. I recommend starting at the top floor and working your way down. Also, all the famous works are on the 5 and 5 floor. Even though it was July 4, the museum was moderately busy with people streaming in and out. The exhibits are well curated with plenty of space devoted to the artist and their artwork. My desire for art and culture was more than sated after three hours. I'm not a fan of modern art, but I love art and respect how art challenges us to think, believe, and see the world and ourselves in a new way.

The site is very large, with a great diversity of works and authors. It is impressive, both in modern art and other works that refer to the centuries-long history of artistic expression.
The bad thing is that when we set out to visit Vincent Van Gogh’s “The Starry Night” we suddenly found ourselves surprised that only people who are “members” of the museum can visit it, and only one day to visit it by those who are not, a misguided idea where they put a high price on art, not always accessible to everyone.

Art lovers must visit the Museum of Modern Art, which has a vast collection of paintings, sculptures, drawings, photographs, architecture, design and cinema, from the late 19th century to the present day.
You can enjoy in every way the best collections of the masterpieces of the most famous painters and artists of that time, both Picasso, Matisse, Van Gogh, Gaugin, Monet, Miro, Lan and many more renowned of the world.
After you visit this place, you can never forget...

It’s a place upto individual tastes . I find some of the instillations in my opinion is making a mockery calling it an art. The Picasso section was nice .. few other thought provoking art on display but a majority of the art my 7 year old can do better

Seeing Van Gogh's "The Starry Night" in person was surreal! MoMA sparked so many interesting conversations between us. We loved debating the meaning of the wilder contemporary pieces and just admiring the sheer genius on display. It was a vibrant, stimulating, and perfectly modern date for us.

Great museum with the most incredible pieces of art. Impressionism paintings “stary night” ; expressionism; modern art; pop art. A must in NY!

The art is 5 stars, but as an experience, the museum gets 1 star. The layout was confusing and not thoughtfully curated. I went down so many paths that resulted in dead ends with one or two pieces of art in them. This would not be an issue if the museum tickets weren’t super oversold. To backtrack I would run into walls of people. And I went at 2 pm on a Thursday. Everywhere was crowded. The entrance, restrooms, gift shops etc. A lot of visitors were thoughtless, I saw many of them laughing at, and sometimes touching the art. It felt like a school field trip, but these were mainly adults. Appalling. I know the MoMA can’t control everyone’s behavior, but maybe limited tickets, staggered arrivals for ticket holders, and more security would help.

Also, once I entered I wasn’t required to show my ticket to anyone. It’s an affordable experience, but it always stings when I feel like I could have just walked in for free. And judging by the behavior of others, I’m sure a lot of people did.

It had been a few years since I'd visited MOMA and, one again, it did not disappoint. It is always breathtaking and awe-inspiring to be able to examine so closely these works of art that have helped define my life. Even with being there on a national holiday, there was little sense of crowds and I was able to spend as much time with each piece of art as I desired. Highly recommended.

An unforgettable museum. Excellent pieces. Diversity of visuals. Mandatory visit for those passing through New York. I recommend. You still have the shop, very friendly.

I was in Manhattan for a performance, and while there, chose to enjoy the Museum of Modern Art. The storied collection is broad-ranging and a deep exploration of modern art and media. The galleries were well-lit, spacious, and displayed the artwork beautifully. I never felt crowded in any of the galleries, and I was able to enjoy the museum self-guided. In fact, the museum collection is so thorough, I ended my visit before visiting all the floors. I was left wanting more, and I’ll most definitely be back for more.

The cafe on the second floor afforded a beautiful view of the busy streets below. Our stop at the cafe was leisurely and we felt well-attended by the server and other service people there. The directions to the cafe were unfortunately a bit confusing, but a guard helpfully escorted me to the correct path and advised a few helpful directions and choices, including the option to visit a second floor cafe. He recommended the 6th floor cafe with the view, where we sat adjacent to the outdoor patio. Once there, we settled in for a quick bit before continuing with our visit.

The huge museum visitor shop was the largest of its type I’ve seen. It has a very expansive collection of art books, and a range of gift options, including jewelry, children’s toys, etc. Across the street, there is a design store for home furnishings and wearable items, and attractive tech items.

I’ll be back for more explorations of this museum!

Fanastic Musuem. There were so many exhibits to view. Everything from avant garde to information on immigration. The best paintings I thought were Alex Katz, Picasso, Warhol amongst others. It was very interesting. There was also a terrace cafe which did delightful food. I recommend eating halfway through your visit to get full value as there is 4 floors!

Wonderful even the story of its creation and almost more fascinating than all the priceless works of art inside!

Had some free time and came here on a whim. Booked using my points on FeverUp, ticket only since I had missed all the tours for the day. Since time was limited I downloaded the app, which helped me navigate the exhibitions and find the works I was interested in seeing most.

Even though it was late when I arrived, there were still a fair number of visitors around, especially for the more popular pieces (e.g. tons of people trying to take social media pictures/vids of themselves in the Monet room instead of sitting to contemplate the work). Listening to the audioguide on the app helped me focus on/appreciate the pieces; and as a bonus block out the sound of people talking!

Note that there are two gift shops, both which stayed open after the museum itself had closed for the day- one in the basement of the building, one across the street for more home-type gifts. Wide range of stuff from books and toys, housewares to MoMA merch. Definitely worth revisiting one day, maybe even on a tour.

As a group of freind we went there. I my self prefer to go to museum alone and meet friends in a restaurant.
It is one of high lights in NY . No matter you are fan of art modern or not you will enjoy it.but if you are fat of modern art ,
It is the best around the world.
The ticket fee for adult is 30$.don't miss the gift shop in a separated building which is very good.

Great location, easy for non-NewYorkers to find. Be mindful, this place is massive, do not spend more than 2 hours. My quick feedback to visit depending of what you feel like:
Crazy Floor – 4
Pessimistic Floor - 2
Surrealistic Floor – 5
Theater - anytime
Glad I’ve seen last minute’s Julien Ceccaldi’s “Memories”, ran to Picasso’s “Girl with a Mirror”, found Dali’s “Persistence of Memory”, noticed Rosendaal’s “Quadrant” on the way back.
Monet’s “Water Lilies” looked off-topic (can’t believe I said that), however Bochner’s “Measurement room” conceptually fit right.
Short exhibition “Celebrities Photography” by CHANEL captured the emotional vibe and stirred feelings of nostalgia.
Mind extended hours on Friday Nights that is perfect for a date, or get together with friends.
Good for families on weekend, there is an Art Lab and few workshops for kids.

Go to Met instead if you have limited time and must choose between them. Go there because wanted to see Van Goghs famous portrait starry night which i didnt see in Van Goghs Museum Amsterdam.

Obviously one of the great modern art museum collections, but it is utterly shameful how crowded visitor services allowed the museum to be on a recent weekday. Body-to-body in every room, on every level, on every escalator and stairway. Timed tickets could do wonders for your user experience, MOMA, as could not overselling to the point where the volume of people makes it impossible to appreciate what you’re there to see.

This iconic New York museum is well worth a visit. Very well organized on 4 levels, the rooms are huge and well arranged. You will find works by well-known artists, and discover others with pleasure.
Buy your tickets in advance, you will save time and enter the museum directly!
And if you can... stop by the MoMa shop located on the same street on the sidewalk across the street to get your eyes full!

This museum took me by surprise as it homes so many of my most favorite paintings. I wish I could have spent more than just 1 day there as there is so much to see and so much talent on this canvases that cannot be appreciated in one day.

Once again, the MoMa convinces with images of the super class. If you're in New York, it's a must to visit the MoMa.

Honestly, the art on display is so avant-garde that it is not art, it is paper bags and well-placed chairs. Some other shovel and bicycle wheel. Honestly, I would pay for 100 museums in Europe before this one.

bad experience checking my backpack, the rule is “no food” : I wonder what can I damage with half a bar of dark chocolate, my comfort food walking around. Moreover it was ok at the Metropolitan Museum but not at Moma.
I wanted to leave my coat at the cloakroom where a rather unpleasant man told me “ you have to leave your backpack” so I did, carrying in my hands guide, spectacles etc etc and then I saw literally TENS of people with backpacks in the galleries. If there is a rule, this rule should be for everyone.
Please note that my backpack is quite small. Again, the backpack was ok at the Met but not at MoMa.

Architecturally, it is worth visiting here alone. In combination with the works of art, it becomes even more interesting. It is really remarkable how many world-famous paintings can be seen here in one place, the highlight of course being Van Gogh's Starry Night. It is hard to stop being amazed. The museum shop is also very popular and should not be missed.

A must-see if you're in New York, you won't regret it, whether you're an art enthusiast or simply curious. There are many famous works, including Monet, Picasso, and Van Gogh. It's a very beautiful museum, especially the fifth floor, which I recommend visiting first to fully enjoy it.
When we arrived in the afternoon, there was no line, and we could easily move from one room to the next. We mainly visited the fourth and fifth floors, and it took us about two and a half hours.

Very nice visit and amazing pieces of art from the 1940´s to the 2000s, and all the different activities and artists from around the world sharing their stories and experiences with the art it’s very inspiring!

It was quite a nice experience visiting MoMa. Impressive collection, masterpieces from artists like van Gogh, Picasso, and Warhol. MoMA is a must-visit for art lovers and anyone looking to explore modern and contemporary art. Highly recommended.

The Museum is a beautiful building and the Art ( or what I saw of the Art was world-class.!!)
However, organization at the museum was almost non-existent on the day we went. We came half-way round the world to see the Art but we were in for a big disappointment.
Let me explain:
It was a rainy day, the day that we visited. We thought it was the ideal time to visit and be protected from the rain. However, every other tourist in NYC had the same idea. When we arrived there, the queue was enormous , circling the blocks. However, we were pleased to note that the queue moved quickly and we were soon inside. MoMA has a very beautiful and comfortable interior although it would be good if there was more seating.
As I mover around, I couldn't believe the size of the crowd inside, there was a real crush with lots of pushing and shoving. I found it very difficult to progress and I was keen to see the impressionist paintings. I did not know the direction and I sought out a Museum Guide but they were nowhere to be seen. So, we kept walking , only to learn that the impressionist section was difficult to get to as the main passage had been blocked off and we would have to fight our way through the masses and take the long way there. In the end, we gave up. Still a shortage of guides, so no help.
Yep, we came half-way round the world, and missed seeing the impressionists. So devastating for us !

Here's a bit of advice for the organizers of MoMa.

1. Restrict the numbers in the museum at the same time. Arrange a time table so that the number is always contained to a reasonable level.

2. Employ more museum guides and position them where they can be seen.

3. Have them in uniforms of colourful attire so they can be easily seen in the crowd.

The museum offers a vast range of artists to be seen and discovered. From Picasso to Warhol, Dali to Duchamp, lots of originals to pick your brain on. It was a pleasure for the eyes.

The best museum New York has to offer, in my opinion anyway! I was absolutely blown away by the collection, and you cannot beat seeing masterpieces such as Starry Night, Dali's Persistence of Memory, Matisse galore, and other surprising and wonderful finds. We were in a bit of a rush on a jam packed trip, but two hours scratched the surface/the itch for us!

Exactly like in my dreams, famous paintings, uncluttered rooms despite the crowds, numerous souvenir shops so you don't all step on each other. A must do when you go to New York!

I still remember the impression when I saw “Starry Night” of Van Gogh for the first time at MOMA long time ago. I used to come to the souvenir shop as there were many stuff with creative and good design. They used to be better in the shop, but it is still good to look around.

MOMOA에서 반 고흐의 Starry Night을 보며 감동 받았던 오래 전 그날을 아직도 기억한다. 참신하고 색다른 디자인의 기념품들이 많았던 기념품샵에 자주 오곤 했었는데, 요즘에는 그 때보단 덜 한 느낌이지만 여전히 구경할만 함.

Museum very interesting from any point of view. A large number of works including "The Starry Night" by Van Gogh. We enjoyed it very much.

This is a must-see when you visit New York City. The exhibits are extraordinary, Van Gogh's 'Starry Night' being one of the main ones. There are quite a few Picassos. 'Campbell's Soup Cans' by Andy Warhol is a famous sample of pop art. There are many modern sculptures. The museum shop is large with plenty to choose from including books. There are two restaurants, one for coffee and breakfast and the other larger one for lunch.

I was skeptical but I changed my mind. A beautiful museum that deserves a visit of at least 3 hours. Also recommended for families with children aged 12 years or older.

Our advanced tickets for the Colbert taping gave us 90 minutes standing in line outside the Ed Sullivan theater followed by 45 minutes standing inside little holding pens with one bathroom break before being seated, with another bathroom break while waiting for the taping to begin. We were hectored twice to be enthusiastic. Once Colbert came on stage, things moved quickly with his interaction with the audience to the opening monologue and then guest Carol Burnett. She was awesome. Colbert was very respectful and engaging in linking a sense of place and time to their professional careers. Unless you are a student of tv production, arrive later and set in the balcony.

Our return walk from took through Times Square where multi-super-sized tvs performance was taking place. The star Sharka(?) drew an amazing number of people, just like NYE. Next time we’ll check the event schedules.

Our MoMA visit started with a 40 minute waiting in an outdoor line 3 blocks long to clear security. Many exhibits were so packed that viewings were almost pointless. The Cafe 2 service was exceptionally good as was the food.

Our experience at the Whitney was far superior in every way. The High Line elevated walkway provided a wonderful exit path from the museum to our Garment district hotel.

Whenever I have gone to NY I have visited the MOMA as it is a modern museum that is friendly in that you can tour complete, the remarkable samples, although this time I was a little disappointed by the quality of the exhibition, was not what I expected, however I was entertained and toured complete. The 2 shops with direct access from the street are excellent and very diverse in terms of what you can see and buy. Congratulations.

Modern works in this museum made for that (it says on it).
The cafeteria on the 2nd floor at accessible rates for a break between 2 rooms.

Just visited MOMA on recent trip to New York.
What a great museum, well laid out and full of interesting exhibits, including Van Goph’s The Starry Night. This is now one of my favourite museums and I’ll definitely return.

It's a beautiful and quite varied museum with different types of creations. There's something for everyone. You have to love modern art without any real meaning. The circulation between rooms in the museum is not very clear

This visit was disappointing for me. There are certainly some masterpieces, but the hanging is bad. The works are not properly valued. In more contemporary artists almost no major work. The traffic management between rooms is not the best. We must have seen it, but many other museums in the world present major works with a better scenography.

We arrived a half hour before it opened and waited in a long line. Once it opened the line went fast. We had ordered online tickets.

Always lots of good exhibits and one could spend several hours. We spent about 2.5 hours.

One my favourite museum visits. The collection is superb. I particularly enjoyed the Van Gogh, Picasso and Klimt pieces/exhibitions.

There is so much here, as well as people. Of course the day we decided to go it was raining, so everyone else was there too. People ruin everything. lol

Went to Moma on a weekday and arrived early. No queue at that time, however as time passed the museum became crowded...Had prebooked our tickets and entrance time. The process was easy and clearly marked.
We started from the top floor working our way down which we thought served us well.
To enjoy the full museum exhibits one should count for up to 6 hours and have patience as there is no specific flow and people wonder around as they please.
Interesting items at the museum shop and a pleasant outdoor area for a coffee break.
Obviously a must visit while in NY...

the views were amazing I even liked shopping in the gift store and seeing a lot of stuff. like was my first time coming here

I went to MoMA specifically to see the Starry Night by Van Gogh.
It has been on my bucket list, and I have not had the change to see it on my previous visits to NYC. It is indeed a masterpiece.
There were other famous and neat art in there that are definitely worth spending time contemplating whether you like their style or not (I don’t like Picasso or Dali style works). Art for art’s sake is not my thing although I didn’t know the Campbell soup, were all different flavors…. I thought it was all tomatoes… their not.
A visit to MoMA is highly recommended.

We couldn't leave New York without visiting this museum, very very beautiful, unfortunately we had little time available but we still enjoyed it to the fullest

A good collection.
The impossible visit has become a theme park, where tons of tourists scream, run and take photos without the minimum control.
Let's signify art.
No photos inside museums

Nice modern art gallery with fine works by artists such as van Gogh, Picasso, Gaugin, Cezanne, Salvador Dali and others. There is a nice restaurant and gift shop as well as an outdoor cafe

It is rightly considered the most famous Museum of Modern Art in the world, and when you enter, you fully understand the reasons. Regardless of the tastes and subjective evaluations of the works, the artists represented, from Monet to Picasso, from Van Gogh to Kandinsky, just to name a few of the most famous, are worth at least a half-day visit.

Love to visit this museum, it has many interesting painting and sculptures. One of the must see places of New York for art lovers.

Would have had a much higher rating if there was any other way to navigate the museum aside from a digital map.
We had limited time which turned out to be a horrible choice and really just saw two of the galleries in the 6 floors
If you have the better part of a day to just wander this would be lovely but being in the time crunch and having issues reading the digital map really made it frustrating and not a lot of fun.
We went in a Wed which I am guessing can be a bit more crowded as the Met is closed that day - waited 20 minutes to get in but to their credit didn’t seem too crowded as we wandered
Gift shop is cool but if that’s what you are looking for just go across the street for free

I loved the Museum, especially the room where the works of modern art and the painting of Frida Khalo are. Very nice, access is fast.

"Welcome to the Museum of Modern Art, where every step you take is like a time-traveling adventure through the quirkiest corners of creativity! The division of floors by different years of modern art is a stroke of genius—finally, a museum that lets you hopscotch through history without needing a Time-Turner!

But beware, brave art enthusiasts, as you ascend to the latest years, prepare to have your senses tickled, twisted, and possibly traumatized! From nuclear fallout shelters that make you want to check for RadAway to bottled finger and toe nails that make you rethink your nail care routine, the MOMA's got it all. And let's not forget about aroma art—because who doesn't want their nose to experience a rollercoaster ride of headaches and 'what is that smell?' moments?

Despite the occasional head-scratching, eye-rolling, and nose-pinching, the MOMA offers a wonderfully wacky journey through six floors of modern art history. Just remember to bring your sense of humor and a strong stomach—both will be thoroughly tested!"

They have four floors destined for museum, we stayed about 3 hours, the one we liked the most is the sixth floor, where there is art of the 19th and 20th century.

New York MOMA is an amazing museum! There you will find various modern and contemporary works of art! It's a really different look at the concept of art! I bought my tickets by app and downloaded them digitally in my mobile wallet! The ideal is to spend at least 3 hours in the museum and get to know the 5 floors! One tip is to start from the 5th floor, going through the elevator, and go down to the first one, since you can organize chronologically the collection of works by the dates of your achievements! There is a museum product store on site that is also worth seeing! Tourist and cultural Attraction that super recommend!

I'm so torn about rating the MoMA 4/5. Obviously, the artwork in the museum is 5/5 and I would tell anyone even curious about modern art that they absolutely have to visit this museum. But that's also part of the problem - everyone visits the museum. And there doesn't seem to be any reasonable limit to the number of people allowed in at a given time. The museum would be much more enjoyable if they limited the number of tickets sold at a time - that way you could be assured of seeing the art and not just your fellow museum visitors.

MoMa is a lot of what I hate about museums—huge and crowded. But the Ruth Asawa exhibition was absolutely wonderful and so were the other collections we were able to see. We started at the top and worked our way down. After almost 2 hours, we had barely seen everything we wanted to see. And two hours is about my limit in a museum. It would be great to be able to get a four-day pass and go each day, seeing a little at a time. And go early before the crowds begin in earnest.

Visiting MoMa was a great experience. Beautiful museum. Totally worth the price of the ticket. Works at the height .

The museum has beautiful works of both contemporary and non-contemporary art. The building is also very impressive from an architectural point of view. It is definitely worth the ticket and is also very well organized.

Museum of modern art that sometimes leaves a little puzzled: a hanger full of used and colorful socks.....mah.
remarkable paintings by Van Gogh, Picasso, Rothko.
to visit once in a lifetime.

Amazing art museum. Lots of people moving haphazardly but that is understandable given it is a very popular tourist location.

The 3 stars given is mostly for the staff organizational structure…at $30 per person 16+ of age and with roughly 3 million visitors every year (not including members) the museum is probably guaranteed 45 million a year.

Stationed staff could be made more appropriate use of their service.

The Van Gogh exhibit of Starry night in particular could have a much better system in place.

Our visit saw 40-50 plus crowded around the painting taking pictures without any signs of moving on for the next in line to see.

We tried inching our way closer for 20 min without success.

During our attempt we saw two staff members that were present but not enforcing any view and move on tactics they were what seemed to be attached to the wall like the art next to them.

A beautiful museum with great historic pieces, but very frustrating to be so close yet so far to actually seeing the work.

Some attempts could be made to enhance the visitor experience by having a stationed staff enforcing time limits (very similar to what they do have when you are nearing exit of the museum-to avoid re-entry)

I hope this recommendation is given serious consideration, would love to re visit and get at lease 30 seconds with the historic popular paintings housed within.

Easy to hurry past in busy midtown, MoMa is a terrific museum. Coming from the land of the Getty, the Huntington, the Hammer and the Norton Simon (and others!), I'm no stranger to fine art. But this stories Manhattan institution is exceptional and packs a lot into the space.

Whenever I visit, I make certain to plan my route because it's too easy to get delightfully sidetracked (as I do at the Met). But I always manage to discover something new each visit.

Give yourself a few hours, and make sure to spend time on the patio afterwards. The cafe is great, too.

Spazio espositivo assolutamente da non perdere per chi visita New York. Le sale danno massimo risalto a capolavori di Monet, Matisse, Picasso,
Warhol, Brancusi e molti altri.
Facilmente raggiungibile e ben organizzato.

Strongly recommend buying a membership so you can save yourself 45-60 minutes in line and have an hour early on weekends before the vast crowds arrive.

The collections are stunning and incredibly diverse, representing a vast array of artistic expression. And the gift shops feature many unique items.

But it can get very, very crowded. So if possible, get a guest membership and get there early.

Unfriendly staff, from the entrance throughout the galleries. The exhibition is nice, but there are museums to see that too. For this price one should expect better service and a nicer experience

Museum overrated by its fame, marketing place definitely. By charity I don't know about art but honestly it's not a place I would go back or even that I would recommend. 35 $ to enter here at the Uffizi should charge 300 € to enter then....With that money there are many other museums that I think deserve more. I had in my city pass the Natural History Museum which is 10 thousand times better! But I would have paid for it instead of Moma by far.

Interesting museum, going up yes goes back in time so to follow a time criterion I recommend starting from the highest floor and descend towards the exit.
The rooms are numbered so as not to skip anything (the path is not linear, so it is very useful to follow the numbering), for those in a hurry are indicated on the site the works not to be missed on each floor, and the opportunity to listen to the audio guide online.

I visited the Museum of Modern Art in July 2024 on a Saturday. I have been here several times.

The line to get in was very long because of security but it moved quickly.

It was easy to buy a ticket in the lobby with one of the machines.

First I had lunch at the 2nd Floor Cafe. I had rigatoni and meat sauce.

The museum has five floors and I went to the 5th floor where the most famous artists and paintings are located. For example, Van Gogh’s Starry Night, Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon and Monet’s Water Lilies. And there was a lot more.

The 4th floor was interesting. For example, Andy Warhol’s Campbell’s Soup Cans.

The second and third floors were not that interesting so I skipped them.

The Museum Store was excellent.

I would go on a weekday when it is less crowded.

My visit took two hours.

My

The Museum of Modern Art,
Not to be missed.
Reading the story of its relatively recent birth, the Daring Ladies’ obstinacy in dealing with initial perplexities and prejudices and then... it is a beautiful story that takes shape in the creation of this Museum, then renovated and expanded! Admire the masterpieces contained inside... some world... a dream come true!!! It is no coincidence that it is one of the five museums with the highest number of visitors in the world!

Museum of modern art, the prerogative is to be able to appreciate it, which I personally didn't feel like.
Dispersive, very confusing exhibition

It is a beautiful Museum although I feel that more works by Monet and Vincent van Gogh remain to be owed, I feel that there are too many works by not so well known authors, for example in the BROAD of Los Angeles they also have many works by not so well known authors but the museography is better.

With the enlargements and the passage of time, MOMA makes a point of presenting an increasingly complete vision of modern art during the 20th and 21st centuries in all countries.
Even if Beaubourg’s collection is very rich it cannot support the comparison with that of the MOMA for certain periods and certain countries, for example Italian Futurism or German, Austrian and Central European art of the 20s and 30s (expressionism in particular) are extraordinarily represented with Grosz, Schiele, Beckmann, Gleizes, Macke, Dix , Marc, Lindner, Kokoschka, etc. among the most emblematic.
And art from Asia, Africa and elsewhere occupies more and more space.
One of the favorites was the hypnotizing vision of the film "the clock", at the same time the result of a Herculean work, proposal of thousands of riddles, work of reconstruction, unique work of art......

Never seen anything like this before
Have a trip last summer and cannot get it outta my mind !!!
Highly recommend this to everybody!!!

The museum is well structured.
In particular it is worth seeing the starry night, as well as the countless well-known works (Matisse, Picasso...)
The staff is very knowledgeable and was able to answer my every question.

Noting that art appreciation is subjective, there are a few lovely/notable art pieces (none of which I'd call 'modern'), but the majority of this museum screams 'Emperor's new clothes' vibes. Some of the "art" was laugh-out-loud ridiculous (whole main second floor gallery, I'm looking at you) and the crowds jostling around 'Starry Night' to get a good selfie while ignoring the gorgeous Cezannes right next to it sum up this experience.

If you're in NYC to do all the touristy things including seeing all of the main galleries then I guess you need to find this out for yourself, but if your time (or patience) is limited and you have to make some cuts to your itinerary then this is one I'd easily skip.

Loved the self-serve kiosk for ticketing. We bought our tickets in seconds, no waiting. Once inside, as with most museums, we took the elevator to the top and worked our way down. There's no superlatives you can't use to describe the MoMA collection... it's filled with master works that are in every textbook of modern art. We were fortunate because there was a very interesting Picasso at Fontainebleau exhibit when we visited. But from Derain and Toulouse-Lautrec to Minujin and April Greiman (who knew that I should have framed that poster instead of ruining it to show to my students for decades?), here is a place to enjoy and learn and revel in the art of the twentieth century. Unlike some of the people who posted negative reviews about long lines, we had no problem at all enjoyed the works with very little waiting to see the pieces that intrigued us.

If you plan to take advantage of the cloakroom inside the Museum I warn you, you will not be insured for the damage done to your jackets! I deposited my undamaged down jacket purchased for a month worth and 500 euros and after three hours they returned it to me with 5 cuts and fluttering feathers. Result?they arranged it badly also because it was the only jacket I had and they guaranteed that they would refund me 150 usd. Yes you have understood correctly if you put in storage a jacket that has a value greater than 150 usd and return it damaged, you will not be refunded! From January 16 to today I have not received any refund or communication. Is it possible that a museum that exhibits priceless works would do such a disservice? Now I will explain... the custody service of the jackets was contracted to an external company with untrained and poorly paid staff. SHAMEFUL.

People who love modern art will certainly enjoy the paintings, sculpture and other artifacts displayed. Time is needed to see it all.

You can't miss the opportunity to visit MO.MA! Museum of Modern Art but above all, in my opinion, a container of works by the most famous artists on the planet including Van Gogh, Picasso, Monet, Chagall, Degas, Dalì, De Chirico, Kandinsky, Cezanne, Pollock, Modigliani... me more congenial.
Structure on 5 floors a little confusing in the path that leads to the works which often loses continuity between rooms and artists. The thread is lost...
Up until the third floor, the personal impact was a little low, then from the fourth... finally the masterpieces!
It could be like saying "friendlier" in the arrangement of the works and preparing larger spaces for the best-known paintings such as Van Gogh's "Starry Night".
Entrance costs $28 but also includes access to MO.MA Ps1 which is located in Queens and can be visited for free within 14 days.
Money well spent for a three/four hour visit.

MOMA begins with the late 19th century impressionists on the top floor. One of the all-time great periods. This is where Starry Night can be seen, the most iconic of Vincent Van Goh's work. Salvador Dali's masterpiece Persistence of Memory is here. Monet has a water lilies painting the width of a whole room. There is fun stuff by Magritte. Andy Warhol is fully representative. Roy Lichtenstein is full of his cartoon fun. Edward Hopper's slice of life studies. All excellent.

But as you climb down the stairs to the early floors you can see that art becomes pretentious rather than fun. What am I supposed to make of this silly room of stuffed animals hanging from the ceiling? An entire room worth millions of dollars displaying nothing resembling nonsense. Why would anyone want to be a patron to such foolishness? The Art Institute of Chicago is more consistently great.

5 Stars for the great works of art on the 5th floor
1 Star for the rest of the floors

very beautiful museum, very famous unique pieces. a real marvel. unmissable. Matisse, Van Gogh, Andy Warhol and many many others

Super interesting! Mandatory stop during a visit to the city that never sleeps. You can get there easily
Advise!

Monet's masterpiece is more beautiful than it looks online. Enjoy the journey.
Modern art is somewhat abstract and requires imagination to perceive the author's intentions
It took about three hours.

Amazing galleries. Photos online never do the art justice. Bring headphones for audio snippets on the artworks, will enhance your experience

I had a horrible experience today at MOMA with my family. The museum is nice but the staff was so rude and disrespectful. I have never been treated so badly or have had such an awful experience. The staff rudely yelled in my children’s faces in such a disrespectful way saying that they were to stay 3 feet away from the art when the museum was far too crowded to maintain that distance. Then we stopped for one minute to use the bathroom and the manager came over and yelled at us saying we weren’t allowed to stand by the bathroom. When I told her we were having a bad experience at the museum she threatened to hit me and yelled a racial slur at me in front my children saying I should leave the museum. I asked for her name she wouldn’t let me see her id badge. We paid $30 a ticket to be treated like this way. I would NOT recommend this museum it was a terrible experience and waste of money. Every staff member was rude. It’s about how you treat people and speak to people. We’re paying for an experience and should be spoken to like humans not treated like animals. I would never go back to this place and I will continue to file complaints about it. It’s not okay to treat people this way.

Museum as a very nice structure, but as far as the works are concerned I expected more. Many closed spaces. Security staff at the entrance not friendly.

MOMA is my favorite art museum in NYC. It is always delicious to walk its corridors with works of moderate art and a few contemporary ones. And the experience of touring the works is as good as it is to tour the MOMA store that has many special items and makes you want to buy everything.

MOMA is a must-see in New York. It is advisable to start with the fifth floor, where the most important works are, but the building itself is worth knowing.

Its very difficult to expect to see everything in the MOMA in one day. You need to prioritise what you want to see, or if you have the time, or split you visits over several days. A Truly fantastic modern art museum though !

Beautiful experience in a modern and well organized museum. It has a remarkable collection especially for painting between 800 and 900. Some paintings such as Van Gogh's Starry Night and Degas' Dancers stand out. Contemporary art exhibitions are also beautiful.

Amazing collection! Everything from Pollock, Carmen Herrera, Warhol, Rothko, Matisse and many many more. Majestic and mindblowing, highly recommended to visit. Take your time, relax and enjoy the arts and the artists stories.

Beautifully sunny week in April. A week in New York and so much to see between buildings, bus tour museums (MOMA and National Museum and especially walk in Manhattan.

we opted for a membership as it was about the same price. so many amazing, famous works you could wander all day. crowds on a spring saturday were everywhere, but it didn’t detract from the great experience. highly recommend and we will be back

To be honest I only went to see Artists on the 5th Floor, Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso and Dali. The rest of the exhibits didn’t interest me, except the obvious Warhol Soup Cans.

Absolutely not to be missed and it would take more days to see it entirely. We recommend choosing only a few thematic areas of personal interest so that you can fully enjoy this experience. In particular there are many paintings by famous painters.

We must not be open enough to modern art. We did it but we don't keep a lasting memory of it In one of the rooms we even feel like we're at ikea...

I regrettably didn’t “get” the temporary exhibit , Joan Jonas, which received a lot of media attention. I wish I’d skipped it as it’s huge but I didn’t enjoy. My bad probably.

The permanent collections are of course world class. Picasso, Jackson Pollack , Mark Rothko and many more.

The entry lines were hundreds of people long. Unbelievable. I used a local library membership and very gratefully strolled in.

** Don’t bring a bag**. Security is very time consuming. Budget a lot of time for getting in if you’re buying tickets there or carrying a bag.

Nice museum, modern, organized on floors for historical periods. The 5th floor needs more time for a visit based on the art of the 800s. Tidy, it is a museum definitely worth visiting. Van Gogh, Matisse, Picasso, Klimt etc..

Beautiful museum, well organized, excellent Guide service (sometimes only in English, sometimes in other languages) which is on the MoMa site and explains some paintings.

Very unpleasant episode happened to me: I was looking at a painting and accidentally touched the line indicated on the floor not to cross.
A guard intervened very arrogantly and shouted at us, surprised and a little annoyed, I replied in Italian.
But for me it was over, who knows how many people have to shoot during the day, even maybe for much more serious things.
Shortly after, according to them, two German tourists accused me of insulting the MoMa guard himself with a racist phrase and reported it to her and she, feeling offended, then contacted her colleagues.
I could not reply much; I was escorted, I must say politely, out of the museum.

This is unacceptable; I was offended to be accused of racism by two people, not even by you.
I tried to explain that they were completely wrong to understand me but there was no way.

Wonderful museum. Totally worth a free trial membership (had an offer) to be admitted 1 hr early and see one floor ahead of the madding crowd! We did not shop but we did eat at the Terrace Cafe (6th floor, west) and it was very good, really enjoyable.

Firstly the staff are extremely rude. They told me that I had to finish my drink before entering which is understandable but they said it in a rude way and straight up ordered me to do so. They then said I couldn’t wait on the side of the line(Which there wasn’t one much of) and they continued to tell me to stand outside the barrier for some reason. And when i tried to go back through the way i excited. They then said i had to join the back of the line! I also encountered several staff having a going at a lot of people for doing the smallest thing. The art itself was really interesting. But the staff just ruined my experience.

In the heart of Manhattan, this incredibile museum is a must see for Who loves art and design. Take a full half/day cause it’s very big and the things to see are a lot. Take a particular look at the start the night of van gogh it’s so emotional, and the all the high design chair in their section, between joe colombo, alvar aalto and philippe starck

We were here years ago on free night and that was a nightmare. There were so many people inside it felt like we might end up crushed to death. This time we went during the day, but the press of bodies was still pretty oppressive, especially in the room with Starry Night. Still, we had a much better experience this time and were very impressed with the collection overall. If you're a movie buff in any way, be sure to see The Clock movie, which unfortunately ends next month. It's free with admission, but you still need to reserve your place for it when you get there. Be warned: getting into the movie does not guarantee you an actual seat and no one is allowed to sit on the floor.

Nice, not being an art critic, I can not make technical comments. We were there because we found rain that afternoon so we went, it was not on the schedule. Beautiful section of van gogh with starry night.

This is without question the world's greatest collection of 20th century art. Some of their 21st century works are interesting as well.

What a wonderful place. I visit every time I visit NYC. There’s always something new and thought provoking. All the best artists are shown here (and Cy Twombly).

Definitely worth visiting when you do New York.

Hours of enjoyment await you!

I admit and say that I am not an art lover and in this matter I am quite ignorant but inside this museum you will find a way to be fascinated by the more or less famous works inside... there are works by Van Gogh, Picasso and many others of which you have had the chance at least once in your life to come across!
Really well organized and full of interesting works!

Immerse yourself into the awesome art displayed at the MoMA. It is a sensory stimulation for all ages. Words cant really describe the range of artistic works. I only had 2 1/2 hours but could have stayed all day.

Wowww!!!! Awesome! In this Museum there Is my favorite artist,Vincent Van Gogh,wow.
Its my second favorite Museum in NY.
Excelent.

Beautiful museum. Recommendation to start from the fifth floor, then move to the fourth. Spend more time on the fifth floor... it's the cool part of the museum in my opinion!!!

A must visit if you go to NY. A little heavy with security to enter but what's inside is worth it. Paintings and sculptures by renowned authors, each more beautiful. You have to dedicate at least a couple of hours and even a little more.

A visit to MoMA is always a joy. There isn’t much to see and really well curated. One could easily spend most of a day here. We had one area of focus so only spent a couple of hours here.

From school books in love with this painting ... but I am not the only view the line!
The museum is really wonderful!
Picasso, Van Gog, each painting amazes more than the last!
Nice museum , nice garden , restaurant , relaxation area and beautiful and stocked shop . Of course my shopping was monothematic

We stayed at Moma in April 2025.
Fabulous experience. The well-kept museum offers several exhibition floors and the one that most caught my attention was the 5th floor where I could admire beautiful works of art.
If you visit New York it should definitely be included in the itinerary

I think it's an essential stop on your visit to New York. It's not the first time I've visited it. I found works that were much more interactive than in the past. However, perhaps the spaces need to be optimized and more efficient layouts proposed to avoid crowds at the most popular works (Picasso Magritte van Gogh d'ali etc)

Great Museum experience. I love that the museum has a website that has audio recordings of the artist sharing their perspective on their artwork. This really enhanced my understanding of the art overall experience.

For lovers of modern art, the fifth floor is simply a delight. I fell in love with Picasso after being exposed to the rich and remarkable collection there. I was especially surprised by Marc Chagall's famous painting, and the best part is that one can enjoy all this goodness within two to two and a half hours. It is perfect for visitors in New York.

My partner and I visited the museum in early June 2024 with the RockMoMa ticket, and were really impressed with the layout of the museum which allowed the pieces enough room to breathe. I’m not usually into art galleries, but even I am itching to return to spend longer looking at the pieces in there, as two hours was just not long enough! The gift shop had lots of fun things for sale, but it was a little bit pricey.

It's pretty big for an art museum in the city center near Times Square. The exhibits were also gorgeous, with a quick Picasso painting on display.

It’s a fairly large art museum, especially for one located near Times Square. I had a great time exploring it. The gift shop is quite large and had some wonderful merch, definitely worth checking out.

There’s a lot to take in, with a nice mix of different exhibitions. The modern art selection is impressive, and everything is nicely spaced out, so it never feels overwhelming.

The museum is spread across multiple floors, so make sure you have enough time to explore it properly. Of course MOMA is a popular spot for both locals and tourists, so it can get quite crowded, especially on weekends and holidays.

One of the highlights is the beautiful outdoor courtyard with fountains and seating—perfect for enjoying a sunny day, surrounded by art.

Just a heads-up: during high season, you might run into a long line at the entrance, so plan accordingly and book your ticket in advance.

Second time at Moma after 15 years. This Museum always transmits positivity. It's pointless to point out how spectacular it is.
The thing that surprised us the most was to have built a children's path with an attached libretto for interaction and to better understand the works that are best suited to their age.
In addition, at the end of the exhibition there is also a children's experimentation area.
A real innovation.

For my 3rd visit to NYC, I thought I absolutely had to visit this museum. It was missing from my culture. What a disappointment!! Real bad! It looks like IKEA or a kindergarten where even my grandchildren draw better. If you follow Cy twombly go ahead. But I see a guy blowing his nose on a canvas. No, thanks. I can't be boorish enough to get excited about things like that. But good is art!!

Rudest security person at the door checking bags; for absolutely no reason at all the guy checking bags was so nasty and rude - felt like it was just for the sport of it. Kinda ruined the whole vibe.

I only had time for a brief visit. Their guide booklet has “unmissables” which are famous must-see works of art. Most are on the fourth and fifth floors. They include most of the modern artists anybody has heard of and some the world’s most recognized works (short films, paintings, photographs, sculpture, domestic objects)— Van Gogh’s Starry Night, Monet’s Waterlilies, Dali’s The Persistence of Memory (the melting clock) and sooooo many more. Great gift shop too

We really liked MoMA as a family!
A great and well structured exhibition! It is recommended in the top, 5. 1st floor to start with the “old” artists such as van Gogh, Dali or Kahlo.
Please do not miss the exhibition part of Käthe Kollwitz! A previously totally underestimated, great artist!!!
We could have got tickets at the box office.

Museum of modern art that deserves to be visited.
You will find the best interpretations of the greatest artists of world fame.I recommend visiting it for those who come to NY

The reputation of this museum is well established and I have to say that I was anxious to finally be able to visit it. The Collections presented are exceptional and well worth a visit. The building itself is especially valid for its garden side façade with its basin and sculptures. The main negative point in my opinion is that the gauge is far too large and therefore some works are stormed by masses of visitors, who often do not bother to look around: this is one of the big drawbacks of audio guides (in addition to the tricky ones who allow themselves to use the app on their smartphone without headsets...) Matisse’s dance is very popular, but the remarkable piano lesson is abandoned. The mythical Demoiselles d'Avignon would have deserved a more careful presentation...
Otherwise, the museum has several cafeterias, one of which offers a beautiful view of the inner courtyard. Awards are high...

We had a great, relaxing experience at the Museum of Modern Art. While our 10-year-old and 5-year-old were a bit young to fully appreciate it, my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the visit. Seeing the original Starry Night painting was absolutely amazing, and it’s something I’d recommend to anyone. A wonderful place to explore art and unwind!

My experience would have been better if Moma utilised a timed entry system like many of the museums etc in NY. When I arrived around 13:30hrs the queue was literally around the entire block.
When I went back around 16:00hrs there was no longer a queue so my advice would be to head for your visit later in the day. It will still be busy but at least you can get in!

I’m giving it 4 stars because compared to the MET, the Intrepid or the museum of Natural History it just didn’t have the same “magic”. Don’t get me wrong, it is still a very cool experience and the location is definitely gorgeous, but if I had to choose, the other 3 that I listed above would come before this one. I will say this museum had a more sophisticated feel to it. Other than that, I feel like it’s kinda hit or miss with every piece. I am an artist myself, and would never shame another artist, but some pieces I think needed more context. Not everyone can immediately understand what the artist wanted to do/show. Anyway, I loooved some installations.

It was easy to spend the whole day here as there is so much to look at. I arrived early to avoid big queues. MoMA is definitely worth the entry price paid. I ate lunch in a lovely cafe inside MoMA that had excellent service. I had a stunning day at MoMA and will return!

As a lover of art, I finally visited this museum. Real masterpieces. The scenography is good - A little complicated to understand the meaning of the visit to be respected because we fear missing a room :)
If you go to NY whether you like art or not, it's a must, a bit like the Louvre in Paris :)

I really liked it, they have great pictures of great artists.
A pretty good museum and for my obligatory stop in New York

WONDERFUL. What a time wow. I recommend it for everyone!! My wife loved all the paintings and mini games in this museum!! Very good time

Came with my son to see beautiful art on a Sunday afternoon. Kids are free. He studied Impressionism at school and was interested in seeing Monet and other well known masters.
The outdoor sculpture garden was closed for restoration during this visit, so I was a little disappointed, but plenty of indoor galleries to appreciate.

Super museum, very comfortable thanks to free luggage storage. Very rich museum, you get a little lost because there is no logic between the rooms, a lot of people but it remains fluid. The 5th floor contains the most interesting collections. Nice gift shops. I preferred it to Guggenheim because there are many more works to see.

MoMA is New York's creative hub. Inside, iconic art and interactive exhibits inspire. It's a vibrant place where everyone can discover something new. Leaving, I felt energized by the experience.

I got lost in the MOMA, wow floor after floor and I got turned around and couldn’t figure out where the escalator was to leave. All on me, I was completely caught up in trying to see it all in a short time. My advice is don’t do that, plan a couple hours for your visit. Too much to see and explore. There’s a nice size cafe on the bottom floor by gift shop which has plenty to buy. This makes museum #2 for me when traveling to New York and enjoyed my time here.

Really liked this museum, didn't expect to see much exhibits in the beginning but I saw more. The shop also got very unique products, good place to buy unique gifts.

If we could afford to live in New York City, I think that I would go here almost every week. The collection is so rich and has numerous works that I am sure could be viewed countless times. The entrance fee was very reasonable for hours of entrancement.

A wonderful museum that is definitely worth a visit if you have time. The collection is interesting and well cared for, but beware: it gets very crowded after lunchtime. Better arrive early to enjoy it in peace!

It is preferable to plan the visit by booking and purchasing the ticket online. You must also choose the time of the visit.
Museum full of modern works by the most famous artists, such as Monet, Picasso, Modigliani, De Chirico, Matisse, just to name a few. These are joined by Andy Warhol, Duchamp, Liechtenstein.
The most beautiful and important work: Van Gogh's Starry Night.
Five very interesting floors to visit. Advised.

Visited to see my favourite painting as I'd never seen it close up and it didn't disappoint. Was pleased to be able to see some other classic pieces of art by many renowned artists such as Dali, Picasso, Klimt, Van Gogh, Gaugin, Miro and many more. One of the more enjoyable art galleries I've been to and was pleased I made the effort to visit whilst in NYC.

Such a wild range of artists on each floor. A gem of culture at each corner. From Van Gogh to Dali, from Freida Kahlo to Picasso, from Monet to Miró, this museum is a must see.

Very unpleasant visit. Their visitor services are about the worst ever experienced, herding the visitors like cattle and shouting comands right in our ears. The staff is rude, despective and unkind. The galleries are way too crowded, and the artworks are organized under pretentious, overly intellectual themes that are hard to follow in the noisy, packed rooms. Most of the galleries are outright unattractive and the masterworks seem to be placed in the most obstructive places, making it difficult to see them. The MoMA needs to figure out if it wants to be a Museum for scholars or a mass tourism venue: right now, it's not a meaningful visit for neither one. The best, the staff at the store

Fabulous museum with special exhibits and dine amazing permanent winners that s as maze people. Their garden is peaceful and the home to modern Sculptures.

Really enjoyed the broad rage of Modern Art, ranging from the beautiful Monet room to other masters from the 19-21 centuries, and then a very interesting exhibit on the design of many modern things, include flip phones, Apple computer, etc.

I got up early and traveled to the MoMA for a private members tour of the museum’s garden area with its fountains and gardens and outdoor art.

We had a fascinating talk on the perception of each piece of art and its meaning. She explained that there is a different stance the artist had in its creation versus the modern interpretation of the art.

That is where the modern student gets thrown off because they are trying to translate the art to modern context. That made the tour even more interesting.

I was able to take time to look at the works and make a decision of what I thought of the works and then after the tour just relax by a fountain. I got to enjoy the sunshine on a spectacular morning.

MoMA is arguably the best museum in NYC. Many standards, such as masterpieces by Picasso. But also surprises, such as a brilliant 30-panel series by Jacob Lawrence on the Black migration from the South to Chicago. Or a new massive installation by a Nigerian artist featuring a tapestry as tall as the museum itself--5 or 6 floors. I also enjoyed eating in the cafe with a friend. I downgraded a star because of an experience I had toward the end of the day. I couldn't locate Van Gogh's Starry Night and asked a staff member in the relevant 5th floor gallery where it was. He kept saying I should consult the museum website online, which was weird. I thought all the staff could answer such a question. I just couldn't find the info online. When I got back to my hotel and dug around, I realized Starry Night had been captured for a special exhibit dedicated to a famous donor and was actually on the 2nd floor. Googling had only info saying go to the 5th floor for Starry Night, and the MoMA website was so packed with info that I couldn't easily find it. I still don't know whether the staff member had the info or not, but the museum's signage and website should have been clearer on this. The museum store features so much merch on Starry Night that they understand its popularity. There should be a lobby sign at all times just identifying the gallery where it is. I saw it many years ago but would have liked to see it again, and this is probably my final trip to New York.

What a fantastic place to see a vast collection of great old and new works. We have been to Amsterdam and were told that Starry Night was here so we had to see it place is well signed and set out. I must say I preferred here for the art and the size of display to Guttenheim.

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York is an iconic institution that constantly defines and redefines the landscape of modern and contemporary art. Located in the heart of Manhattan, MoMA offers an immersive experience in the artistic evolution of the last 150 years.

The museum's permanent collection is a priceless treasure, including masterpieces by revolutionary artists such as Van Gogh, Picasso, Warhol and Pollock. Picasso's "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon" and Van Gogh's "Starry Night" are just two of the many iconic works that attract visitors from all over the world.

The architecture of the museum, recently renovated and expanded, is itself a work of art. The bright and flexible exhibition spaces allow you to appreciate the works in an ideal environment, while the large windows offer suggestive views of the city.

MoMA is not limited to traditional painting and sculpture. Its galleries also house photography, design, architecture, film and new media, offering a comprehensive overview of modern artistic expression.

MoMA's temporary exhibitions are always cutting-edge, often provocative and challenging, promoting dialogue on contemporary themes through art.

The museum also offers educational programs, conferences and film screenings, making it a vibrant and ever-evolving cultural center.

Despite being crowded, especially on weekends, MoMA remains an unmissable experience for anyone who loves art. It is a place where you can witness the power of human creative expression and be inspired by the vision of artists who have shaped the way we see the world.

In summary, MoMA is not just a museum, but a journey through the creative mind of modern humanity, a place where the past, present and future of art meet in a continuous and fascinating dialogue.

Excellent museum, incredible works. It is worth a lot on your visit to NYC. It has important works in the world so you have to stop going

You should visit MOMA—all the great modern art you’ve loved is there. A little planning and patience can make the experience better. Here are some tips:

We don’t know when it’s best to go to avoid the lines, but we know it’s not when the museum opens. We assumed (you know how that goes) that having a ticket in advance would get us in through a line that’s separate from the folks who needed to buy tickets. Wrong. You’re all in the same line. We were in a line that, by just before opening stretched a couple of blocks.

Don’t take anything you don’t need in the museum. Getting into the museum is like going through a TSA line.

Bring your patience. The museum, even on what seems like an off day, is crowded.

Start at the top and work your way down. Most people start and the bottom. You can avoid some of the crowds. Plus, the better art is at the top, so, if you get tired and decide to call it a day, you won’t have missed the best stuff.

Eat at the museum. The eateries in some major museums (American Museum of Natural History, the Met) are terrible, terribly crowded, or terribly expensive—or some combination. The cafeteria/cafe at MOMA was actually pleasant: good food, decent ambiance, and not too crowded.

PROS
* This is a truly iconic world-class place and an absolutely top attraction- the number two museum to visit- second only to the Metropolitan Museum of Art
* An amazing and famous exhibition of the most classic and the most famous modern and contemporary art in the entire world
* An incredibly popular place, exhibiting the most extensive display of modern and contemporary art in the world
* Visited by hordes of tourists and art lovers every day and all year
* This is the most visited museum of its genre in the world
* The building itself is large and impressive and imposing and massive
* The exhibits are incredible and unbelievably stunning
* Although it is large, it is easy to navigate- it has a fantastic layout of exhibit halls so that it is not crowded (except in certain most popular areas) nd therefore, there can be smooth flow and passage among the galleries
* Displayed prominently in this place are priceless treasures from Claude Monet, Georges Seurat, Paul Cezanne, Henri Matisse, Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Marc Chagall, Salvador Dalí and Jackson Pollock, among many many others such as Joan Mitchell and Paul Klee
* The most popular exhibits highlights showcase “Starry Night” of Van Gogh, water lilies of Monet, that famous painting "I and the village" of Marc Chagall and the more than 20+ paintings of Campbell soup cans by Andy Warhol, as well as exhibits by Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse and Georges Seurat.
* The building is a work of art in and of itself.
* It is on the prime midtown Manhattan location circuit near Times Square and Fifth Avenue- it is on West 53rd Street
* There are reduced prices for senior and disabled and others- currently $22 instead of $30

CONS
* The full standard regular cost price of admission is $30, which can be a significant amount
* It is so large and extensive that one needs to plan how to visit and do it, because going through it can be truly exhausting- taking hours

"I VISITED THIS PLACE:...
... because it held a high place on the list of things that I must do during my visit to New York City. As stated, it is a world famous museum that deserves to be on any list of visiting New York City (although it is a bit of a specialty interest). ,

In the past (and for most of the past 71 years), I was never a great fan or aficionado of modern and especially contemporary art- I didn't even understand most of it it. But I have been obsessed with impressionist paintings for at least the past 50 years- and that is included here.

Despite all that, I simply ad absolutely loved my visit!! It was incredible and fantastic and mesmerizing and spellbinding. It convinced me to be a fan of contemporary art 1950s+)- even Andy Warhol and Jackson Pollock and Joan Mitchell. It is true- I felt as if I was gliding and floating through all of the galleries.

My favorites were (of course) the galleries of Claude Monet featuring his water lillies, the iconic "Starry Night" of Van Gogh, the Chagall painting "I and the village" and the Campbells soup cans of Andy Warhol.

I'm sure that there is an extensive gift shop and cafeteria- I neither saw nor noticed nor passed by nor visited. I did however see a unique infant nursing pod, which looked like a futuristic transportation module.

WAS IT WORTH THE COST?
Absolutely yes for me

WOULD "I VISIT THIS PLACE" AGAIN?
Yes, especially if escorting and guiding tourists

ADVICE
* If museums are on the agenda, this place cannot be missed
* Plan for at least a few hours

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If you are not passionate about modern art you must select the rooms and works , the part personally of impressionists and Picasso in the lead the best

In 1 year we have spent several weeks in London, 1 week in Paris and have seen many museums. They are all fantastic and have their stuff, but in MoMa we enjoy like dwarfs. The top floor, it's just a marvel. I would always recommend it, as a New York must.

Excellent museum. We loved the lay out and the guide maps helped lead you around the grounds perfectly. Great selection of art. The building itself was interesting as well. The gift shop was unique and had the standard tourist fare, but also had some interesting items that represented the artist in the museum.

This is an absolute MUST see in New York. I got stuck in the city due to weather so my flight was canceled. I only had a day and choosing this as my morning was the best choice. To stand in the presence of the greatest art masterpieces in the world, such as, Van Gogh, Picasso, Salvador Dali..and so much more.. words cannot express how inspiring and moving it is. The museum itself is Huge and I promise you will be in awe.

MoMA is a masterpiece! The exhibits are captivating, the layout is easy to navigate, and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. A must-visit for art enthusiasts!

An unmissable museum for those who like modern art, a wide variety of works, brilliant architecture with unique decoration. Very well structured.

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), epitomizes the vastness of human creativity. Every exhibit captivates and moves the audience in ways words cannot describe. Also, using the free Bloomberg Connects App is a good idea to understand artists’ perspectives. Finally, the online pictures do not do MoMA justice. You would have to see the exhibits for yourself!

I would absolutely recommend visiting the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), located close to Central Park. The museum not only has an extensive collection of all kinds of art, but also six floors full of amazing and enormous exhibitions. The museum has so many paintings and other forms of art from famous artists, for example: Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh or Water Lilies by Monet. The building also provides a picturesque view of New York surrounded by nature.
Admission is reasonably priced - under 20 dollars for students and free for children (under 16). For adults admission is a little bit more expensive , but it's definitely worth both your money and time. Its the perfect place for people who love art, creativity and culture!

It’s THE museum to go to for in New York for Van Gogh’s Starry Night (2nd floor when I was there), Andy Warhol’s Campbell soup, Piet Mondrian, Claude Monet’s Water lilies (a portion of it), Gustav Klint, Salvador Dali, and of course, Pablo Picasso (5th floor)! And there is so much more - MoMa features so many American artists and curates according to themes. Unlike the lourve, MoMa does not rent out audio equipment so remember to bring your headsets to tune into the commentaries. There’s a lot to take in, so select what you want to see first - if you are after those names I mentioned, it made more sense to start from 5th floor then work your way down the levels. Toasty warm in winter so leave your coats at counter if you are okay with that. Came on a Sunday and it is crowded!

Simply charming, one loses the notion of time easily. A place of a lot of learning and history. A place to please the big and small.

State-of-the-art museum in downtown New York.
5 floors full of works by great artists.
Large rooms and major works clearly visible despite the presence of many people.
Service and security really impressive.

100% recommended. Great exhibition that was also fun for the kids. Schedule at least half a day, you will need the time!

We went on Friday around noon and it was not super busy.

It was suggested that we start from the top floor and work our way down.

We started with the Impressionists. Van Gogh, Cezanne, Gauguin and more. There is a QR code to access the library of audio recordings for the artwork.

My favorite was the room with some paintings by Claude Monet. The room was full but still felt serene.

There is so much to see and if you really like art, then you can easily spend all day there.

Be warned, it can get crowded.

What can I say... an absolute must-visit!
I bought my ticket online, choosing the earliest time slot in the morning — a winning choice, as there weren't too many people until around 12:00/12:30 PM.
Since it was a real tour de force, I gave myself a maximum of three hours and managed to see everything, even if quickly.
In addition to the most famous works, it was truly exciting to finally see Jasper Johns’ Flag in person.

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Che dire... una tappa imprescindibile!
Ho acquistato il biglietto online, scegliendo il primo orario disponibile la mattina: una scelta vincente, dato che fino alle 12/12:30 non c'era troppa gente.
Essendo stato un vero tour de force, mi ero dato un limite massimo di tre ore e sono riuscito a visitare tutto, seppur in modo rapido.
Oltre alle opere più famose, è stato emozionante vedere finalmente dal vivo la bandiera di Jasper Johns.

Awesome beautiful experience in a modern and well organized museum. It has a remarkable Photo collection especially for painting between 800 and 900.

I confess I could have written this review in my sleep. I have been to MoMA so many times. The building itself is gorgeous. The experience moving. It is one of my three favorite museums in the world and if you have not seen it, do.

I am not an art expert, but love learning about art, which is why I was disappointed that the only way to learn about Moma’s many fine pieces is with cell phone technology that is so poorly supported by the museum that it is useless and frustrating. After two hours of seeing some pieces and trying to get the technology to work (we tried the museums own system and the Bloomberg app. Neither worked and they didn’t have old fashioned audio guides) we decided to take a break at the 2nd floor cafe. We ordered soup and sandwiches and waited. After about 25 minutes the server came back and eventually realized we didn’t have food because she had not submitted our order. We went to get our things from coat check and that took a full 15 minutes, even with no line due to incompetence. We’ve been to museums all over the world and this one is, hands down, the most poorly organized. Next time we will go to the Met or the Whitney.

MoMA boosts high-quality exhibit on modern and contemporary art. It is well worth the time to spend several hours at the museum. Some highlight of the exhibits includes the works of Vincent van Gogh, Henri Rousseau, Henri Matisse, Piet Mondrian, Paul Cézanne, Paul Gauguin, and a number of works by Pablo Picasso.

another historic stop in NY, museum in the central area so easily inserted in some tour in the area; it is without a shadow of a doubt one of the most important art museums in the world, obviously with a focus on modern art, and includes several masterpieces well known to the general public as starry night and persistence of memory; the exhibition space is large, but not huge and for the visit should be considered about 2 hours; well stocked gift shop; in general absolutely positive experience

The Museum of Modern Art can delight most art enthusiasts. It's a manageable museum; we went to see Vincent van Gogh's The Starry Night, an 1889 post-Impressionist oil painting depicting an idealized village and swirling sky from his asylum window in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. It is one of the most recognized paintings in Western art history, is a permanent part MOMA collection.

Here are real classics and must seen works of art. You have to love it, though, otherwise you'll be outside in an hour

The museum is really spacious and it is a beautiful building. We especially liked the works of Van Gogh, Monnet and Picasso. Many works too modern for our taste.

They participate in the Bank of America Museums program. This allows ALL people to enjoy museums, including those with disabilities.

Two years ago I went to the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. June of 2025 they had several Van Gogh pieces on display. There was also the famous Andy Warhol soup can piece. His museum is in Pittsburgh.

I was really looking forward to visiting the MoMa.

Unfortunately, it didn't quite meet my expectations!

On the positive side, there were really iconic pictures by Vincent Van Gogh and Claude Monet, and some Picassos were also worth seeing!

On the negative side, the "security" was something. If you wanted to take a picture and your toe or arm were a little too close to the "line not to be crossed", you were immediately turned away rudely. The whole thing seemed very intrusive to me!

I also found the museum to be very small in general, compared to other modern art museums.

On the whole, it's recommended for museum lovers. But someone who doesn't like art won't enjoy having fun in the museum or looking amazed, because the decor isn't anything extravagant either!

I visited here on an NYC trip in February 2025. I was very impressed. There is a $30 admission fee which surprised me as I am from the Scotland and many of the museums I have been to are free, but having visited, I actually feel it was kind of worth it.

It contains some of the most well-known artists of all time including PIcasso, Dali, Warhol, Lichtenstein, Bacon, Rothko and many others, plus loads I had not heard of. The place was so inspiring, which is exactly what I wanted since I am an artist myself. Some of the abstracts were absolutely stunning. The place was impeccable, the exhibits were beautifully displayed.

Afterwards I went to one of the restaurants there and had a meal, which was also excellent.

I thoroughly enjoyed my time here, would visit again and would recommend it to anyone. I loved it.

One of my favorite activities was to visit the museum, so many colors, visualizations, combinations and objects. So many artists showing their feelings through painting and sculpture.

Much of the art is obviously incredible. But the curators of the museum are absolute feckless morons.It’s so badly hung that you want to scream. Rather than following an obvious trot through each period, they thought they would be different and hang it through themes. But this is so confusing and in the end acts as a detriment to the artists.

They hang design and photography next to giant Picasso’s. So the two are lost in a great mess of badly hung art. Most galleries sensibly hang their photography in separate rooms. Rather than placing artists in certain rooms they are all over the place and again many of these greats are lost. They do hang certain art like Rothko in one room and it works brilliantly.

I have been to MoMA many times and there are many artists left languishing in storage. There’s then a lot of very poor new art. Where was Jeff Koons and Damien Hirst and Paula Rego and a host of others. Where was the great new modern photographers? Far too many useless droning awful video installations, taking up room.

Not only that but tge layout and finding your way around was like a scrambled maze. Nothing set out logically.

I was amazed at how bad this museum now is. Sack the curators and start from scratch. And it could once again be one of tge greats of the world. Visit the Thyssen Musem in Madrid to see how to do it.

had fun seeing different types of artworks and I also liked the gift shop where I bought a magnet and a journal and a craft also a poster.

There is lots to explore at this museum. It’s very easy to spend a few hours here without realising as it’s so big and enjoyable!

Always worth a visit to see the collection, to say nothing of the special exhibitions. The layout is well-done and makes it easy to not only explore each floor but to easily travel between the floors. Also has pretty good in-museum dining.

I had not been to MOMA in 30+ years and was excited to visit again...and the museum did not disappoint. I really like the way the place is organized chronologically from top to bottom. The collection is really outstanding--there is a wide range of artists and styles.
I enjoyed the fact that while a lot of people were visiting on that Sunday afternoon, it did not feel overcrowded. It was possible to actually spend some time with a particular work of art.
Well worth the price of admission.

It is awesome museum in the city. Lots of very interesting exhibitions and friendly staff. The museum shop also offers very unique gifts to everyone.

Excellent gallery. Spent about five hours here, looking around. Could easily spend longer or shorter if you had limited time. Has Mondrian, Van Gogh Starry Night, Warhol and many more. Has an amazing Monet that stretches across one section. Also furniture and sculpture. The outdoors sculptures were closed when we were there. Had lunch in the restaurant. Staff are very helpful when you're looking for a painting or artist.

PROS
* The most famous, most popular, most extensive and most visited museum of modern and contemporary art in the entire world
* Large massive building with incredible unbelievable stunning breathtaking permanent (and temporary) exhibits
* Fantastic layout of exhibit halls allowing smooth flow through convenient passageways
* This place showcases works of Claude Monet, Georges Seurat, Paul Cezanne, Henri Matisse, Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Marc Chagall, Salvador Dalí and Jackson Pollock, among many many others such as Joan Mitchell and Paul Klee
* Absolute highlights include “Starry Night,” water lilies and the more than 20+ paintings of Campbell soup cans
* So conveniently located in midtown Manhattan on West 53rd Street
* Senior reduction of 25% of the admission charge- from USD$30 to USD$22

CONS
* The full standard regular cost is USD$30
* It is so extensive and big that going through it can be truly exhausting

"I VISITED THIS PLACE:...
... because as a world famous museum, this deserves to be on any list of visiting New York City, and I was determined to visit all that I could, even if only for the reason of writing, printing and publishing my review here on tripadvisor. And when I learned that there are Claude Monet paintings inside, that confirmed that I needed to visit.

Truth be told, I never was a great fan of modern and contemporary art, nor did I even understand it. But this one single extended hours-long visit changed all that- I loved it!! It was incredible and fantastic and mesmerizing and spellbinding. I felt as if I was gliding and floating through all the galleries. I couldn't resist taking so so many photos (please see them and indicate if you find them "helpful" 👍).

My favorites were (of course) the galleries of Claude Monet, followed by that of Starry Night and then the Chagall works an finally- the Campbells soup cans.

WAS IT WORTH THE COST?
Yes- especially with the senior deduction

WOULD "I VISIT THIS PLACE" AGAIN?
Yes

ADVICE
* This is certainly a worthwhile museum deserving of a visit
* Be sure to see all of your favorites

Really interesting if you are into art, though some pieces left me a bit baffled. Lots of classics though and was great to see original Monet after going to the gardens last year.

A great museum for art lovers and not only. Highly recommended. I loved exhibitions, stuff is friendly and supportive, ambience is fantastic. The best place to get souvenirs as well.

We actually wanted to go to the MET, but they were closed on Wednesdays, so the MoMA it was. My 13 year old loves art and history and my husband was a surprising connoisseur of many of the works. I was the photographer! It really was lovely there. Free entrance for my daughter and quite inexpensive for the two of us. The art is beautiful. Even if you’re not ‘into it’, you can’t help but notice and appreciate the excellence on display. Though many people were present, the rooms are spacious enough to not feel crowded. There are security guards all around so there’s an appearance of safety. It was a couple of hours well spent and I would highly recommend. We’ll go to the MET on our next visit.

Many things to see, very inspiring, easy to access. Long queue at the entrance, but moving rapidly. They didn't let me take my plastic (brand new, unopened) water bottle inside and the available water was very expensive

I got invited to a special Member’s Night for the opening of Artist Ruth Asawa exhibition and it is always nice to share these evenings with other art lovers.

Here works were very unique with wire sculptures all over and they had engaging musical performances during when people were walking around enjoying the art. The museum always has a sense of excitement on these nights when we as members can see the art before anyone else. This is why being a member of the museum is such a great thing.

The rest of the museum was closed that evening but I come quite often to go to the movies and wonder the halls.

I highly recommend stopping in to see the Ruth Asawa exhibition with its colorful and creative works.

Amazing and iconic museum you must visit if you love pop culture and modern art. They have so many cool collection of modern art pieces that have gone on to influence the pop culture. We went in to this blind without knowing the aetworks on exhibition but you should really download the app and go around with a better view, though our approach did give us lots of surprises along the way. Loved the surrealism section so much.

Very interesting and well structured museum.
You visit very well by yourself by downloading the app to your phone and using captions (English only).
Efficient and free cloakroom service
I found it convenient to buy skip-the-line tickets even if in low season there was not too much queue.

Beautiful museum, friendly and welcoming staff.
HOWEVER, avoid eating there because the prices are really exorbitant. We took 2 sandwiches 1 coffee and 2 desserts for 85 Dollars!!!
This is abusive and crippling!!!!☹️

Absolutely beautiful museum, very welcoming, bathrooms with real stall doors, lots of seating and attentive staff. Wall maps within the museum were limited and I had a difficult time trying to find what I wanted to see. Staff says to use QR codes on your phone, but that drained my battery very quickly and there were few working spots to recharge. Please fix the broken chargers and add more charging spots if you expect guest to use their phones.

An absolute delight, totally worth the visit. As expected excellent art ++++ and a must for all interested art, if you can definitely visit here. A honour and privilege,

Very nice museum visited one day of very strong heat. The scenography is splendid. We started with the 5th floor collection 1880-1940. It is by far the most beautiful for me. A multitude of great painters represented and many sublime works: Picasso, Van Gogh, Matisse, Mondial, Klimt, Soulages... I even discovered paintings by Picasso that I did not know, and so close to us. The 2 works that aroused the most interest: Picasso’s Ladies of Avignon and Van Gogh’s Starry Night.

As an art enthusiast, visiting The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in NYC was an absolute highlight of my trip. This iconic museum is a must-stop for anyone who loves art. I recommend starting your visit from the top floor and working your way down. This way, you can fully appreciate the impressive collection as you descend.

MoMA houses some of the most famous artworks in the world, including Van Gogh's "Starry Night," Picasso's "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon," and Warhol's "Campbell's Soup Cans." The diverse collection spans a wide range of styles and periods, offering something for everyone.

Don't miss the free audio guide available on your phone, which provides insightful commentary on selected artworks. It’s a fantastic way to learn more about the pieces and their histories.

Overall, MoMA is an art lover's paradise and an essential stop on any NYC itinerary. I can't wait to return and explore more of its treasures.

We started on the top floor and worked our way down. Starry Night by Van Gogh was clearly the favorite of the visitors in the permanent collection.
I was surprised how the Andrew Wyeth seemed to fly under the radar of most visitors.
We were lucky enough to have visited during a Picasso exhibit. And even though they have several pieces of Picasso in house, they had borrowed additional pieces for an absolutely incredible exhibit.
One of the best museums not only in NYC, but the world.

The last time I was here was 1993 and a good reason to revisit the Moma. The very new modern art is not so much my cup of tea but I very much enjoyed the collection on the 4th and 5th floor, with a solid overview of modern art from approx 1880 until approx 1970. Picasso van Gogh Mondriaan Matisse Braque Magritte Dali Kahlo Hopper Miro Rothko Seurat Rivera Monet Cezanne Gauguin Malevich Klimt Duchamps and may others. Great.

The word Modern in the name is miss leading. The art here is no different to the Guggenheim or the Met, it’s the same Van Gogh, Picasso etc. it’s another tourist trap where you pay 3 times to see the same things.

It would be better to have some new artists or sculptors within these walls that are from the 20th or 21st century.

A good place if you know and like art like me , the best and wellknown works are on the Fifth floor , so I recommend visit it first and spend a good time there . In summer is crowded so I suggest to visit it on a weekday .

Really very nice museum full of beautiful works
Definitely worth visiting even if you are not passionate
Highly recommended

We booked a guided tour prior to the opening and I can only recommend it as an experience. The tour guide was extremely knowlegable, engaging and insightful.She took time to explain the story behind a number of the paintings (beyond the 2-3 hours that we had booked). We were then left to visit the MoMa by ourselves - which is always a highlight of our trips to NY. Highly recommended.

Museum not to be missed. There are various works by famous artists from Picasso to Matisse to Van Gogh (the starry night alone is worth the visit). being present numerous works the time to devote would be very much but I recommend selecting the works to see before the visit.

our tour guide, Catherine, was horrid. we went to see an art piece, and she told me to come closer, and I did. My friend was behind me, so when I got closer, I looked behind me a bit to find her. She yelled out, "Great, you don't need to roll your eyes!" I was confused, I hadn't rolled my eyes at all. I went to go tell her that I didn't, and if she took it that way, then I was sorry. But she turned. I also have an issue with my eyes that causes them to shift upwards from time to time. She may have seen that and thought I rolled my eyes. But she refused to let me explain. I'm very sensitive, yes, and I was upset. she made me feel dumb, small, and stupid. She was disrespectful even to the art that was in the museum. They were taking down a piece and told my group it was ugly and deserved to go. If that was so, then why didn't she make it? She is very judgmental, and I also have problems with lots of physical activity. She kept making us sit and then get up or stand around. this was very hard for me, and I wasn't allowed access to water. I'm sure she would've been a decent guide if she knew how to express her emotions in a way that didn't come off so bitchy.

A must visit place in NYC I've visited a lot of museums however not so many 'modern' ones and I really liked this one.
The museum itself is also an art from the inside (Architectually)

A must for lovers of modern art.
A complete and interesting collection.
The spaces are well organized

I felt a little betrayed in expectations but unfortunately it's my fault, certain forms of art are a little difficult to understand. Stop definitely to appreciate some masters of the past, the rest is junk

Van Gogh's Starry Night is the star attraction but there are so many other great pieces like Monet's Water Lilies, Salvador Dali's persistence of memory, and so many Picasso's.

Good exhibits, world class. Laid out over multiple floors in spacious surrounds so plenty of room and they allow photos.

Unfortunately, an incredible number of tourist groups flock to this museum every day, meaning that hundreds of people wait in front of the famous paintings to finally be able to take a photo. Far too many people are let in, this really needs to be solved differently (with a time slot, 2 hours or so). Unfortunately, it is noticeable that many people crowd in front of the famous paintings, take a photo and then rush to the next painting - without even taking the time to look at the painting with their own eyes. Typical iPhone culture. It is best to go after 4 p.m., then the museum finally empties out.

Well, you obviously have to see this important museum, but it doesn't exactly invite you to go there a second time.

I don't recommend this museum. I am extremely disappointed, I was happy to go but finally I did not enjoy it at all (drawing worthy of a 3 year old child , solid color painting that makes all the frame .... Ect ) . The structure is badly made..

I'm not an art Expert so maybe I'm full of shit, but I didn't like MoMa so much. Expensive and very messy to find rooms and look for works.
I didn't like the close-ups at all, while the 4 and 5 are full of beautiful famous works that I knew but still hard to find.
Obviously I was bewitched by my favorite painting which is The Starry Night, which is the only reason why I went to MoMa.

If you love art and want to discover new things, the MoMA in NYC is an absolute must. Every corner of the museum sparks creativity and wonder — from iconic works by Van Gogh and Warhol to bold contemporary installations that make you see the world differently. It’s not just a museum; it’s an experience that opens your eyes and mind. Prepare to be fascinated, inspired, and maybe even a little transformed.

The MOMA has incredible collections, but I would not visit again on a rainy Saturday! YIKES! They don't seem to regulate times or restrict guest capacity. It was shoulder to shoulder and SO HARD to navigate with my friend's wheelchair. I would say we saw maybe 1/4th of the museum until it was just too hard to manage the crowds and had to leave.

The Moma is very famous, we could not not go to see it. Although not an art lover, I recognized several famous paintings.

MUSEUM OF MODERN ART ... unique experience especially because my 15-year-old son accompanied me ... the ticket price is also worth the visit because the children do not pay

The most beautiful museum I have visited in my life. Exciting, special worth for all ages. Very popular, to visit the fourth and fifth floors immediately.

First time visit here and although I don't get most of it, this is a review of the museum. My other half did her thesis on Robert Rauschenberg and she absolutely loved it, plenty of photographs were taken.

We planned to visit on the rainy day of our trip and this happened to be a Sunday. I heard a local say that this is as busy as it gets. The queue for checking in your coats and bags was long but to fair to the museum, it is a super efficient system involving your phone number and a robotic finding system.

Everything is here if you appreciate modern art and even I couldn't resist a picture with Andy Warhol's soup cans. Don't get too close to the artwork, the security are shouty and quite humourless unfortunately.

A journey through modern art. In midtown Manhattan, it offers a unique experience for anyone who loves art and design.

On May 28 I visited the Museum of Modern Art. The MoMA has beautiful paintings and magnificent works of art. I saw some of Pablo Picasso's famous paintings most notably "Woman Plaiting Her Hair" and "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon". Before leaving the MoMA I wanted to buy a mug in the gift shop but I did not like the ones they had in stock. Wonderful museum I highly recommend it.

The MoMA's art collection is unique and includes all well-known artists of modern art such as Frida Carlo, Monet, Dali. The museum architecture is impressive, as the window design, among other things, makes the edge development part of the exhibition.

Art in all its glory. I know I should say that Van Gogh's Starry Night is worth the visit but Klimt, Gauguin, Picasso, Kahlo and Alfaro Siqueiros make a Must to visit. Set aside at least five hours to visit and bring the Audios by connecting to WiFi, which greatly enrich the experience. Have some grilled vegetables and a tiramisu to my health at Café 2, where all the staff is super hospitable.

No other museum has this many modern classic art pieces. A must see for an art aficionado. The entry process is better now than it used to be. Expect large crowds, even on a weekday. The galleries are extensive so it is easy to get lost. The store in the lower level is massive.

Excellent museum, well organized . Good crowd control snd some excellent places to eat snd relax. Good spot gor a date or day either children
Reservations needed at the fancy testdyrsntbhuwevrr. Crowded on weekends

Very disappointed by this museum we were happy to go there we fantasized this moment and in the end contemporary works rather counting for nothing if you want to see a rusty bicycle wheel glued to an armchair that represents the idea that an artist has of sports is where you have to go the only fun moment it is major works but they are reproductions so really no interest