The Museum of Modern Art - MoMA

The Museum of Modern Art - MoMA photo

Gallery in Midtown Manhattan Precinct, New York United States

http://www.moma.org

Founded in 1929 as an educational institution, The Museum of Modern Art is dedicated to being the foremost museum of modern art in the world. The museum’s collection offers an unparalleled overview of modern and contemporary art, including works of architecture and design, drawings, painting, sculpture, photography, prints, illustrated books, film, and electronic media.

MoMA’s library and archives hold over 300,000 books, artist books, and periodicals, as well as individual files on more than 70,000 artists. The archives contain primary source material related to the history of modern and contemporary art. It also houses an award-winning fine dining restaurant, The Modern, run by Alsace-born chef Gabriel Kreuther.

Address
11 West 53 Street New York, NY 10019-5497
Midtown Manhattan Precinct
New York
United States

Opening Hours
Sunday 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Monday 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Tuesday closed The Museum will be open to the public on Tuesday, April 7 and Tuesday April 14, 2009 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Thursday 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Friday 10:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Saturday 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Thanksgiving Day closed Christmas Day closed
Price
Consult website for entry fees
Wheelchair Access

Yes

Email

Phone
(212) 708-9400

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