Reviews of The Museum of Modern Art (Tourist Attraction)

Nikita Rao

Love this place! If I lived in NY, I would get a year-round membership. They have so many famous works of art and opportunities to learn more about them. Loved the design exhibition that was on.

Kathy P

The MOMA is a smaller museum but with wonderful displays of art. The museum is great for both quick stops (which unfortunately we had to make) and a day of discovery. They will be closing for a few months with plans to expand. I hope to visit again in the fall when they open again.

Adam Strzelecki

I hope we were just unlucky as due to the rainy day at it was extremely crowded. Half of the expositions (floors) were closed. Yes there were quiet a few famous pieces but you could barely see or experience anything due to the crowd. The Met was so much better - 3 day ticket, far more space and art, less crowd.

Eugena Youm

I've went here during 2017, and they were very rude, the structure outside the museum was very crowded, and the guards did ABSOLUTELY nothing. You are not able to touch any art in any form at all. I can give this 0 stars if I could!1(≧艸≦*)

Bryce

This museum is awesome. There are so many awesome things to see here. This is definitely "modern art". The student discount is awesome here. I've been twice and still have so much to see there. Try to go during the free UNIQLO nights!

Phillip Gill

This was a rather impressive museum even though much of the art is not art I typically enjoy. They have a great room highlighting Monet and seeing "The Starry Night" was quite great. The museum building is nice but undergoing some major renovations. The exhibits are spread across five levels, there are escalators and elevators for use. Overall this was a neat museum with some special pieces. It is definitely worth the visit.

Armon Rouhani

Really interesting, and lots to see if you're an art lover -- some items which one needs to really appreciate art to understand, so I for one don't. Their art pieces are definitely worth seeing, but check to make sure the art you're interested in seeing is being exhibited, as they do rotate them around and do lend out art. Overall, worth seeing if you're in NYC.

Liam Burford

Even the museum is a work of art. Beautifully laid out with some work from the masters alongside some lesser known albeit excellent American works. Real passion in this museum. It moved me and many others to tears. Bit difficult to find. Look for the stand alone pyramidish sort of style building swamped by the main museum of art. Well, well worth seeking out. Search for all the towers! Kudos to the staff.

Duane Camitsch

Starry Night, yes they got it. See it, then see the other 99.9% of cool works they have there. It may be a good idea to use the map/guide to plan your time there. There is so much to see, you'll feel overwhelmed if you're not careful. Take breaks and watch the people from all over this world be amazed by great art from all over this tiny blue marble. Must see for all ages, cultures, political stripes. Be amazed.

daniel georges

I had great expectations for what would have been my third visit there. Alas, the museum was closed until October 21, 2019! As much as I understand the need for refurbishment, how can they choose summer, the time of the year when tourists …

Kristin Mikie Sword

One of my favorite places in the city. It’s historic, and a must visit whether a tourist or a local (multiple visits if you’re in the area). There is so much to see, it can feel a bit overwhelming. If it’s your first time, highly suggest doing a little research and figuring out your “route” through, as it is quite big and there is much to see. If you live in the city and head up that way even 4 times a year, I highly suggest a membership. Also, the rotating exhibits are usually great.

Elise M

Love this museum! I’ve been twice and was very impressed both times. Student tickets were $12 and I was able to purchase online and walk right into the museum when I got there (Friday around opening time). There’s a great coat/bag check system as well as a cafe inside. Cool gift shops both inside the museum and across the street.

Sam Peters

The collection is amazing. I would recommend the Museum of Modern Art for people who are extremely into art and those who have never seen a painting in their lives. It's (of course) modern and would appeal to old and young audiences. It's variety is also so great that no matter what kind of art you'd be into, you'd enjoy going! Although we went before the new renovations were complete, it is clear that it will be even better when it is expanded and new art is displayed. Bring your whole family and friends, the cheap entry price is well worth it!

Tyler Evans

Best permanent collection of modern art in NYC. You can't not visit this museum.

A L

Having a mild interest in fine art, it was interesting to browse throughout the dozens of rooms with hundreds if not more pieces and installations. To me, the installations far exceeded hung pieces. However, the building is quite packed, which detracts a lot from the experience. Taking any kind of larger personal item with you including bags and coats is prohibited, so you'll need to check these items in to retrieve them back upon leaving. While I understand the importance of this precaution, it only adds another step to waiting around. If memory serves, entrance fee for adults is $35 normally, which, if I'm completely transparent, is not worth the experience. Had I not visited with a local educator of an art establishment partnered with the MOMA which netted myself a $5 ticket charge, I would have opted to skip on this visit. I do recognize the importance and interest in what is being offered, but touring through for an hour or so to view only a handful of engaging pieces doesn't validate the standard admission price--and especially so when you can't interact with each piece very well due to crowds.

Farah Val.

I myself don't know much about art, but wow l, going there gave me so much more insight into the world of art. It is a beautiful and clean museum with so many different types of art. Have kids? No problem, there are fun activities for them to do. The overall place is incredible and if you are visiting NYC as a tourist, this is a stop that SHOULD DEFINITELY be on your to do list.

David Noble

It’s a nice space, the lighting is good, the artwork is fine - all the big names are here. But MoMA is missing something - call it a grand narrative? a sense of purpose? It’s hard to feel that this isn’t just a collection of mercenary art for the hordes to consume. Or maybe I should say for the peanut-crunching masses to imbibe? Most of the art barely touches the sides. With growing infuriation, I watched as the illiterati crowded to see masterpieces, take a photo and then walk away. If MoMA wants to be recognised with the best worldwide galleries, they need to ban photography.

Leonardo Torres

This is good place to go if one is into art.

Matilda Porter

Beautiful museum with several floors of art. Be sure that you like modern art before going as art us subjective and modern art isn't for everyone. Paying at the kiosk was fast an easy. You're allowed to take photos without a flash. Enjoy!

Angie Bailey

Great museum. We have been before and always amazed at the art. It never gets old and I'm always in awe every time we visit. Their courtyard is also beautiful, sometimes people have meetings and other gatherings there. Pretty neat. They are in the works for expanding the museum and I can't wait to go back and see the new additions.

Ny Ny Nguyễn Phạm

Well organized museum; which made it easy to go through all galleries. Their creativity room is pretty cool, esp for kids. Nice museum stores. There are paintings of Van Gogh, Monet and Klimt...

Vadim Moseitsuk

Absolutely loved it! Great collection and building. We went during the admission free time on Friday after 16:00 and it was very very crowded. Note, that if you want to visit the museum in a peaceful and relaxing manner - go there other time. As during the admission free time crowd literary flows through the museum like a human-river. But for us, it was quite a new experience. Highly recommended!

Eric Fu

All time favorite! I may recommend go from the top first, so you can enjoy the modern arts development and all great stunning world known master piece. Small tip: if you come to New York on Friday, you can get free admission around 4 for Uniqlo sponsor Ed Friday night events. The line is pretty long and I would recommend go there half an hour in advance.

Paul Brock

This is a great museum, The new exhibits rotate in an hour every few months, but they're always so interesting. Everything is laid out cohesively and it is very spacious, there's still a lot of room to walk around even when it's very crowded. They usually have 5 to 6 people manning the coach check so there's not much of a wait. The audio guides are free here, which is a huge plus. There's not a ton of interactive activities, there's maybe one or two in the whole building, but that's fine, the museum keeps a sleek and professional appearance.

Vasiliy Korchagin

Awesome museum with lots of famous paintings. No bags or water is allowed inside, need to give it up to the cloakroom, using your phone number as a cloakroom ticket. "The Starry Night" by van Gogh is very popular, there is usually a huge crowd around it and museum staff doesn't allow to stay too close to the painting. If you want to get a better look, come early, around opening time.

Lucais Horsley

The new expansion of the museum is astonishingly good. The galleries have been completely reorganized, with less emphasis on chronology and more focus on themes and artistic relationships that helps you see even familiar works in a new light. The expansion lets the museum show rarely seen works from what likely is the world's greatest collection of modern art. Even if you've been there before, go again - it's a completely new experience.

Luis Hernández

It’s a great museum full of.. as it appears on the name, modern art. And it contains more that modern art, as canvases from artists in the Pat appear also. Every space is different and there’s something unique about that, every space is beautiful and so big at all. Love also the garden in the lobby

Amy mon

Wayyyyyyy too crowded!!! Should have time spaces. Also, says that there is only one coffee bar the 'espresso bar' however in the terrace cafe there is also coffee when me and my friend took almost an hour in queue to get coffee at the coffee bar. The map is extremely confusing and incorrect, the staff didn't even know how to get around. We were given 3 different directions to the 1 same place!!!

Carl T

Massively overcrowded, especially with bored kids. Don't expect to spend much time in quiet contemplation or to have much personal space. The exhibits are sparse and too much wall is given to 'artists' who were basically just phoning it in. …

Diamond Rose

Such a nice collection of modern art, including Picasso, Matisse, Pollock, Dali, Monet and Van Gough. This place is definitely worth the visit. Plan on a couple of hours at least. In June 2019 they will temporarily close for an expansion. They will reopen October 2019 with an additional 31,000 square feet of museum! So glad we visited.

Jessie Atwell

My family and I took a trip here in early 2019 for my mother’s birthday. She’s always wanted to go and I can happily say that we all left absolutely amazed by how beautiful everything is. We had such an great time that we’re planning another trip at the end of the year so we can see the new additions. The crowds can be a bit much but the art is worth it.

bob sanders

The museum of modern art has some of the best artwork I’ve seen. The MoMa has some of the internationally famous paintings and artwork that in which are widely known today. This museum also has a great variety of items in its stores not …

Patrina Huff

Centrally located. Visited often during on and off peak times. Great facility and great exhibits. Also has a nice restaurant that is good for daytime or evening meetups.

florent K

We have visited the museum of modern art during free Friday which are sponsored by a famous Japanese brand. The museum is then free during late afternoon. It is recommended to arrive between half an hour and an hour before free tickets in order to avoid the crowd. Then go directly to the last floor for temporary painting after having taken audio guides. More information via the audio guide would have been appreciated for this type of art.

Izzy Mazz

I love this museum. The art is amazing and always new and exciting. The museum is beautifully laid out with high ceilings, tall windows, and a fantastic and relaxing courtyard full of statues and plants. I could spend hours here looking at all the art.

amy chlumsky-skelton

Of course I loved it, and can’t wait to get back. I also am excited to visit when the renovations are finished. There is so much iconic art here. Make sure you see Christina’s World and the Francis Bacon! I got there on the last day of the Charles White retrospective and I feel lucky I experienced it. What a body of work! Next time I’ll see Starry Night, because my kid made me promise to wait till she could go..

Leo Urrutia

Seeing all the 'classic' art with my own eyes, I never thought they would move me that way. These familiar artworks which I have only seen in books and slides in class lectures were breathtaking to me!

João D

Amazing museum! Completely worth it and full of well known paintings. I love it! Such a shame that some floors were closed. Some interactive exhibitions.

Jack Knott

The MoMA is a wonderful exhibit for anyone who has at least a small interest in modern art. We went for the day and spent about 3 hours touring the museum and having lunch in the very ample cafe. Art starts with impressionist, including a …

Linda Evans

World class art. I've been visiting here my awhile life...I still remember my first visit where's my baby sister my mom and dad great aunt and uncle ... I must have just been at the end of three years old or the beginning of 4 years old

Dolly Thurman

This is one of the great museum I've been admiring. We have been here many times and it never failed to amazed of the arts displayed. It never gets old and I'm always in awe every time we visit. Their courtyard is also beautiful, sometimes …

Laura & Antonio Paez

I definitely don’t like modern art, other than ending my experience at the Moma feeling happy and uplifting, I ended feeling disturbed and uneasy, the videos are specially disturbing, for me this is not what art is for. I did enjoy hearing the explanation and “interpretation” of the people around me about what they saw in a piece of black canvas, that was hilarious!

Brittany Fox

Really cool art museum. Stayed for a few hours, had a snack at the cafe and appreciated the wonderful art work from the likes of Picasso and Monet. Cool gift shop with magnets and bookmarks too!

Brian Milhorn

Went to the restaurant. Had a nice six course meal. It was a bit heavy, at points, but one of the best French style restaurants I've been to stateside. Glad we were able to take our sister in law here for her first trip outside of Europe. The wine pairing is a must too. Had several wines with the courses that I've added to my cellar.

Karen Noblett

We really enjoyed our visit as there is so much to see. However, we thought were lucky to stumble upon the Friday Nights for Free... Crazy crowds, would have rather paid. Then, we were so excited to be able to see Van Gogh's Starry Night... That experience is not the fantasy. It's a shame people can't put down their dang phones long enough to actually experience a masterpiece without having to show everyone they were there...

Eduardo Penna

I'm not the biggest fan of modern art, but it was still a very engaging and fulfilling museum visit. The permanent collection is excellent, and the Miró temporary exhibit was fantastic. My only gripe is that not one but two floors were closed to the public.

Ulysses Wynn Jr

Thoroughly enjoyable. Manhattan Museum Of Modern Art is always an excitingly fun, energetic and intelligent place to visit. History to our tomorrow`s future. God bless us all. We all need God`s Holy Loving Hand Of Guidances. Spend a little time. Thoroughly look around and take a deep breath. Kickback, stop, look, listen and imagine all the wonderful possibilities. Amen.

Beth Rota

Very easy to visit mid sized museum. New world and Old world modern art displayed. Rotating exhibits and very knowledgable tour guides. Cafe with light food. Budget 3 hours for a visit. Ages 15 and under are free of charge.

LUXX

Super beautiful museum. I absolutely loved my trip here. We spent around 2 hours here, even though we would have spent all day if we were able to, but each exhibit is so unique and different from the next. It was a bit busy due to it being a weekend, but we were still able to enjoy each piece individually at our own pace. Well worth the money and time!

David Choi

Top 5 museum of all time. They host big events and always try to keep things interesting each year. I attended the Yoko Ono opening event as a plus one where they served champaign, wine, and little finger foods while they had a band play. It was cool to see the curated pieces before the general public were able to. But what can I say, Yoko Ono, top 5 overrated artist of all time. Am I right? Actually maybe not she had some cool ideas.

Joshua F

An amazing museum to visit. There are a lot of very famous pieces of artwork there and it is definitely a full day trip. The line to get in may be a little long at times but it is definitely worth it because they have every different genre of art. Not just modern art. Very fun place to go for the day, I would recommend.

Jed Abell

Like and understand modern art? This place is amazing. Don't understand Modern Art? This place is hilarious. We went to a ton of museums, and this was by far our favorite

Daysi Perez

Huge place with lovely work of art. I had a fantastic time even though I went alone. There were a great variety of people and so I didn’t feel alone. I felt so alive. Definitely recommend this amazing museum.

Desmond Noel

The Museum is under construction so I don't know how much of that affected our feeling that the museum seemed somewhat of a hodgepodge. Still, we loved taking our young teens to see many of the famous paintings they had only seen in books. Always a thrill. Nice to discover some new treasures as well. Always very good exhibits-something for everyone. Stay an hour or a few days! Nothing like seeing the real paintings by all the great artists. And, worldwide artifacts.

Daniel Tenorio

The place is nice Full of amazing art But the bad thing about this place is the security. This one time I accidentally walked a bit close to a portrait and one security guard shouted out “DON’T TOUCH IT” and started a scene and even had the nerve to target my friends and teacher (by the way it was a class trip) She didn’t need to yell or cause a scene, I know she was doing her job but that wasn’t necessary, she could have said “ Sir you’re to close” And I would have moved but beside that the museum was great.

Millie Rodriguez

Always love going here! It's a great place to spend the day!

Alroy Lam

Famous pieces of art and a large variety of art works on view. Went with someone and we enjoyed trying to interpret the art work before reading the notes (if any) on them. There was also some clips of films that they showed, with seating so that you can watch and also take a break. Free audio tour tapes and ample bathrooms. Didn't go to cafeteria area.

V K

The museum has an extraordinary and diverse collection of modern art. The only other comparable collection is in Chicago Art Institute. You don’t have to love modern art in order to appreciate the collection. It is still enjoyable and educational.

Mikhael Jimmy

Not far from glamorous fifth avenue new york; there is this wonderful, magical, inspirational museum of modern arts. You can sense the impact of this oasis, from the visitor. Easy layout to walk through exhibition, completed with decent cafe, lovely MoMA shop. A must visiting destination in NY, not only for art enthusiast but for all people who are longing for change in their life.

Richard Radwinski

Multiple levels with each individual level offering 1 - 2 exhibits. The exhibits have a good range of artistic styles and types from paintings to sculptures to installations to dioramas. It can get quite busy but it’s well worth a visit. Make sure you give yourself about 3 hours to ensure you have enough time to enjoy all the exhibits as time passes quickly once your looking around and enjoying the offerings.

Dave Newcomer

Fantastic place to go. Especially taking your kids so they can see everything

Kasie Sherman

Absolutely moved. Only reason I'm rating 4 stars is because I didn't get there early enough to see it all. Look forward to a future of going back. As an art history kid with a love of these topics in particular, this was an absolute dream come true.

James Lai

The art pieces here are amazing! I visited on a Friday afternoon so there was a bit if a crowd (not sure if it was for the Uniqlo event or not). Despite the crowd, the whole atmosphere was really nice and I enjoyed it a lot! Quoting a friend, ‘A lot of arts from the textbook we’ve used growing up!’

Paulius S

Beautiful museum with tonnes of stuff to see. Everything from paintings to vases to Faberge eggs. Has a nice rooftop cafe and restaurant with a great view. Definitely worth spending the day there, even if you are not a massive fan of art.

Beau Hindman

Lovely place, but a bit minimal. It's funny -- you'll walk around the corner and there is this priceless work of art that is known around the world, and it just seems like it was placed there casually. Makes you realize just how many of those priceless pieces the MoMA has! 25$ a ticket, not bad, and there are discounts for kids/seniors.

J L

This museum has a very hit or miss set of art. As a member, you can come to some of the nicest gallery opening parties I've seen. My video gives an example of what to expect, a crowd an open bar and the ability to preview the galleries. One gallery this time was cool, the other I didn't really think was worth the time or money. They have a beautiful courtyard and restaurant you can also enjoy during your visit and therefore definitely recommend doing this museum during the warmer months.

Randall Stempler

Beautiful redesign, expansion and presentation. So much more of this outstanding collection of modern and contemporary art is now on view and will be rotating on a regular basis.

Joey Gibson

The most famous artwork in the world - all under one roof. My favorites were the Starry Night, Water Lilies, and Jackson Pollock. Like the guides will tell you - start at the top and work your way down through the collection. Be sure to check the maps of each floor to make sure you don't miss any galleries. The New MoMA combines all art types together, so you'll see paintings, photographs and movies together in the same space. The 2nd floor has a kid's area that my 10 year old loved. The day we were there activities were weaving, observational drawing and map making. If you have kids go here 1st and they have an activity booklet and scavenger hunt to fill out as you work your way through the museum. Be sure to get an audio guide - they're free