Museum of Modern Art

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Why the
Museum of Modern Art
is special

The world has many excellent modern art museums. Which one has the finest collection? The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York is the answer, based on my unbiased survey of art connoisseurs around the world.

Museum of Modern Art
tips & insights

Top 10 paintings

The Museum of Modern Art has over 100 world-famous paintings. If you're short of time and must rush through MoMA, I have selected ten must-see celebrated masterpieces for you:

Other museum features

Photography Collection
The exhibited photos prove that picture taking can be an artform.
Free Film and Video Screenings
Enjoy classic movies in a state-of-the-art theatre in the basement.
Architecture & Design Gallery
Modern everyday products (including furniture and consumer electronics) are exhibited. To be selected is an honor.
Special exhibits
They are usually of high significance. For instance, a wide-reaching Picasso retrospect.
Sculpture Garden
Large outdoor space dotted with statuary. Ideal place for relaxing (weather permitting).
Food & beverage venues
The museum boasts a critically praised restaurant and two cafes (the one on the 5th floor has a better atmosphere).

Tickets

They are $20 per adult. However, the admission is free on Fridays from
4 to 8 p.m.

Floor plan

Don't neglect to pick up the free floor plan when you buy your tickets. It will save you many footsteps.

5th floor

First-time visitors should take the evelator to the 5th floor. It has the most interesting artworks. Then, if you still have time, walk down and visit the artworks on the lower floors.

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