Attraction
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Met on Fifth Avenue is one of the world's great encyclopaedic art museums, spanning five thousand years of art from every corner of the globe.
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
MoMA in Midtown holds one of the most important collections of modern and contemporary art, from Van Gogh and Picasso to film, design and photography.
At a glance
- Type
- Modern art museum
- Area
- Midtown, New York, United States
- Opening
- Open daily
- Official site
- moma.org
- Last checked
- October 23, 2026
Good to know
- Free for under-16s
- Free Friday evenings for NY State residents
- Sculpture garden
- Café
Why we recommend it
The Museum of Modern Art on West 53rd Street traces the story of art from the late nineteenth century to the present day. Its collection includes landmark works such as Van Gogh's The Starry Night and Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, along with strong holdings in photography, architecture, design and film.
The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden is a calm spot to pause between floors. Tickets cover all galleries and special exhibitions, children aged 16 and under go free, and on Friday evenings New York State residents can reserve free entry. The museum stays open late on Fridays until 8:30pm.
Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) FAQs
Is MoMA free on any day?
Children 16 and under and members always go free, and New York State residents get free entry on Friday evenings from 5:30 to 8:30pm with advance reservation.
Do tickets include special exhibitions?
Yes — MoMA tickets include all galleries and special exhibitions.