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Entry Tickets to The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
- Since 1929, the Museum of Modern Art is one of the world's leading modern art museums.
- Home to over 200,000 artworks, the MoMA brings modern and contemporary art to the forefront of the art scene.
- Discover masterpieces by some of the world's best-known artists like Frida Kahlo, Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, and Ai Weiwei.
- The museum also showcases design, performance art, photography, and film.
- Your ticket includes a free audio guide that is available in 9 languages.
Inclusions
- Entry Tickets to MoMA
- Free audio guides in 9 languages
- Entry to all special exhibitions
Exclusions
- Transfers
- Additional Gratuities
- Campbell's Soup Cans by Andy Warhol
- The Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh
- The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dalí
- The Sleeping Gypsy by Henri Rousseau
- The audio guide is available in - English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, and Spanish.
- All visitors (ages 12+) to The Museum of Modern Art and its Stores must show proof that they have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine authorized by the United States Food and Drug Administration or by the World Health Organization.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Get the Go City: NYC Explorer Pass if you'd like to cover the length and breadth of the city with minimum hassle and maximum savings.
- Choose 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 10 attractions from a list of 90, and explore them at your own pace.
- In addition, you get shopping, dining, and entertainment discounts.
- After the pass has been used for the first time, you have up to 60 days to use it thoroughly before the validity runs out.
- Please note that the days of usage don’t need to be consecutive - so you have the leeway to explore the Big Apple at your convenience comfortably.
- All you have to do is show your pass at the designated attractions, and voila, you avail yourself of automatic admission within the validity period!
Inclusions
- Access to 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 10 of New York City's top attractions and activities
- 59 days of validity after activating the pass at the first attraction
- Free digital map and guidebook
- Tip: Make a list of all the attractions you want to visit before you arrive in New York City so you can make the most of your time there.
- Click here for the Explorer Guidebook and a full list of attractions.
- All visitors (ages 12+) to The Museum of Modern Art and its Stores must show proof that they've received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine authorized by the United States Food and Drug Administration or the WHO.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
New York, without a doubt, is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world and has a lot to offer in terms of attractions and experiences. From Central Park and the Statue of Liberty to the Empire State Building, Times Square, and more - the city brings an array of options for visitors to explore. What's more? The beauty of New York gets highlighted further thanks to its world-class museums which can instantly transport you to a whole new world. The Museum of Modern Art falls among the top must-visit attractions giving you the opportunity to explore one of the largest and most influential contemporary museums in the world. If you’re all about exploring unconventional art, culture, and diversity MoMA NY is the place for you! Here is everything you need to know.
Why Visit MoMA New York?
Situated amidst the bustling city of New York, The Museum of Modern Art boats for being one of the world's leading foundations devoted exclusively to modern art. Established in the 1920s, MoMA NY plays a major role in creating and collecting unconventional art making it amongst the largest establishments for contemporary works worldwide attracting close to 2.5 million visitors each year. From architecture and design, drawings, sculpture, photography, prints, electronic media and more - the museum houses a wide range of collections for visitors to explore. Campbell's Soup Cans by Andy Warhol, The Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh, Water Lilies by Claude Monet, The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dalí, and The Sleeping Gypsy by Henri Rousseau are some of the most popular artworks to be named.
MoMA Ticket Option
MoMA tickets - Standard Admission
Booking MoMA NY tickets grants you direct admission to the world's leading modern art museums. Display your instant mobile vouchers and witness over 2000,000 works of art. Unfold works of popular artists including Frida Kahlo, Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, and Ai Weiwei and more along with other displays of design, performance art, photography, and film. Your tickets grant you free audio guide access in nine different languages. Children aged 16 and under can enter for free by displaying a valid photo ID.
Please Note: Your tickets to MoMA NY cannot be canceled, amended or rescheduled. Buying your ticket online helps you save time and also allows you to choose an entry slot according to your convenience.
Best Way to Buy MoMA Tickets
Due to the current pandemic situation, it is mandatory to book your MoMA NY tickets online before arriving at the venue. This way you can not only reserve the slot for the date of your choice but can enter without any hassle as well. With reduced capacity limitations put in place, booking your tickets in advance guarantees your spot for the selected day and time as well.
Discounted MoMA tickets
MoMA NY grants free access for children aged 16 and under. Admission will be provided at the entrance upon displaying a valid photo ID at the counter.
Free audio guide access is provided with your MoMA tickets. Guests can choose from the following options based on their preference: English, France, Spanish, Chinese, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Korean and Japanese
The Museum of Modern Art Highlights
Migration Series by Jacob Lawrence
The Migration Series is a seminal collection of painting which represents the ‘Great Migration’. The artwork symbolises the mass movement of African Americans from South to North at the beginning of the 20th century.
Gone by Kara Walker
Kara Walker’s Gone displays black cut-out silhouettes on a white background. The iconic imagery displays scenes from the American Civil War which explores the artificial constructs of race through unconventional themes and messages.
Les Demoiselles D'Avignon by Pablo Picasso
Amongst Picasso’s collection of impressive artworks, Les Demoiselles D’Avignon stands out as one of his most popular creations. The installation shows an angular representation of women at a local brothel which many claims have kickstarted cubism after the artist showed it to his fellow proto-cubist Georges Braque.
The Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh
The Starry Night is an iconic oil painting created in 1889 and is a hallmark of the Impressionist period. The beauty lies in Van Gogh’s expressive and fluid brushstrokes that add texture and energy to the canvas. The landscape was painted after being inspired by his year-long stay at the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole asylum in France and continues to attract thousands of tourists to date.
Campbell’s Soup Cans by Andy Warhol
There are a total of 32 canvases that display this famous work of Worhol - all displaying paintings of a Campbell’s soup can in various flavours. While the collection did create some controversy at first, today is seen as one of the major art forms in the pop art movement.
Water Lilies by Claude Monet
This is another incredible masterpiece that represents work from the Impressionist period. Like many Impressionist works, the viewer’s experience changes as they get closer or move away from the painting which can only be experienced in person at MoMA NY. The installation spans out an entire wall making it stand out from the other art collections at the museum.
The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali
Dubbed by the artist as ‘hand-painted dream photographs’, this painting is universally recognized. An abstract flow can be seen through this painting which is widely regarded as among the best works in surrealism.
Plan Your Visit to MoMA in New York
The Museum of Modern Art is open daily, from 10:30–17:30
Entry to the Museum is by advance timed ticket only and capacity is limited.
Mondays are reserved exclusively for members and their guests.
By Subway: The nearest subway station to the MET is the 50th Street Subway Station on the Blue Line. Take D or F trains to 47-50th Street/Rockefeller Center station; E or M trains to 53rd Street station at Fifth Avenue.
By Bus: From the east side of Manhattan, take the M1, M2, M3, M4, or M5 bus to 53rd Street; From the west side of Manhattan, take the M50 cross-town bus to 50th Street. Then walk three blocks to 53rd Street.
By Car or Taxi: Take the Queensboro (59 St.) Bridge and follow signs to Queens Blvd. (Rte. 25). Turn right on Van Dam St., left on 47 Ave., and left again on 33 St. The entrance is on 33 St. between 47 Ave. and Queens Blvd.
MoMA Building
The best time to visit MoMA NY would be during the early and later afternoon. Sunday mornings are ideal if you wish to experience a relatively quiet time, avoiding the peak hours at the museum.
Plan Your Visit
MoMA has several dining options inside the museum itself.
- Cafe 2 on the second floor is a first-come, first-serve venue with Italian-centric casual cuisine including fresh pasta, panini, soups, salads, cheese and meat boards, and a full beverage menu.
- The Espresso Bar on the same floor serves all coffee shop staples.
- The Terrace Cafe on the sixth floor serves to find small plates, shareable snacks, a selection of beer, wine and cocktails, and outdoor terrace seating when the weather allows. You also get stellar views of Midtown Manhattan from here.
- The Modern is a Michelin-starred restaurant, accessible within the museum and from the exterior after museum hours, and is a fine dining experience surrounded by world-class art.
Please note: In light of COVID-19 all restaurants have been closed temporarily.
Here are some highly-rated hotels around The Museum of Modern Art:
- Luxury: Luxury options for a premium experience are The Mark Hotel, Baccarat Hotel, The Pierre and The Lowell Hotel
- Mid Range: For more affordable hotels having premium rooms, look no further than 6 Columbus, The Bowery House and The International Cozy Inn
- Budget: For budget-friendly options around MoMA NY- Warwick New York, Pod 51 Hotel and Red Lion Inn & Suites are great hotels.
- Check out the MoMA Store which is known for housing designer items you won’t find in many other shops. MoMA hoodies books, designer objects, jewelry, furniture, clothing are a few to be named.
- Enjoy a breathtaking view of the city from the Top of the Rock
- Witness series of the iconic art collection at Museum of Modern Art
- Visit New York's famous Love Sculpture and take pictures with your loved ones
- If you arrive during winters, catch the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes
- Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral to get mesmerised by the neo-gothic architecture and its incredible interiors.
Visitor Tips for MoMA New York
- Art is all around you. Remember to look and not touch.
- Wheelchair-accessible restrooms and baby changing stations are located on every floor for visitors to avail.
- Floors 1, 3W, 5, and T1 have all-gender restrooms.
- MoMA is wheelchair accessible. Ensure to check at the counter if you wish to borrow one during your visit.
- Baby strollers are welcome however, they are not permitted on escalators.
- Ensure that you do not carry any outside food or beverages as it's strictly prohibited at MoMA.
- Due to COVID-19 regulations, it is highly recommended to book your tickets to MoMA online and in advance.
- Guests are requested to travel light as the checkroom has been temporarily suspended. Large bags will not be admitted at the venue.
- Staff and visitors above the age of 2 are required to wear a mask
MoMA New York - FAQs
To ensure the safety of its visitors, the MoMA accepts online reservations. Several safety measures and guidelines have also been enforced to ensure the safety of its visitors.
In light of COVID-19, multiple health and safety measures have been enforced. The MoMA accepts online reservations as well. It is mandatory that visitors wear masks that cover their nose and face throughout their entire visit. Social distancing needs to be maintained between visitors as well.
Yes. You can book your MoMA tickets online as they now accept only digital reservations.
Yes! The Art Labs program at MoMa is a great way to get children excited about creating while they learn tools and techniques used in the art-making process. There are also free talks and tours on weekend mornings for families.
Yes, photography is allowed, but flash photography is banned as it damages the paintings.
The PS1 acronym means Public School One and comes from the former destination of the building where the centre is housed. In 1997 the PS1 building underwent a major renovation and in 2001 it became an affiliate to the Museum of Modern Art and was renamed MoMA PS1.
Yes. In light of the current pandemic situation, it is mandatory to book your MoMA NY tickets online before arriving at the venue.
No. Mondays are reserved exclusively for members and their guests.
Children aged 16 and under can enter for free by displaying a valid photo ID.
MoMA tickets cost $25 per guest.