# Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) — New York City, United States

> The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is an art museum located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, on 53rd Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. It plays a major role in developing and collecting modern art, and is often identified as one of the largest and most influential museums of modern art in the world.

## Visitor facts
- Opening hours: Sunday to Friday: 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM; Saturdays: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Admission: $25 standard admission
- Free entry: First Friday evening of each month (5–9 PM) · Members always free · Under 16 free
- Address: 11 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019, USA
- Time needed: 2–4 hours
- Official website: https://www.moma.org/
- Facts verified: 2026-06-30

## Highlights
- The Starry Night — Vincent van Gogh · 1889
- Les Demoiselles d'Avignon — Pablo Picasso · 1907
- Campbell's Soup Cans — Andy Warhol · 1962
- Broadway Boogie Woogie — Piet Mondrian · 1942–1943
- Water Lilies — Claude Monet · 1914–1926

## Famous works covered
- The Starry Night (https://worldmuseumguide.org/artworks/the-starry-night/)
- The Persistence of Memory (https://worldmuseumguide.org/artworks/the-persistence-of-memory/)
- Les Demoiselles d'Avignon (https://worldmuseumguide.org/artworks/les-demoiselles-davignon/)

## FAQ
**What floor is The Starry Night on at MoMA?**
The Starry Night (1889) by Vincent van Gogh is displayed on the fifth floor of MoMA, in the galleries dedicated to Painting and Sculpture (1880s–1940s). It is typically in Gallery 503 or the adjacent rooms — the exact location can shift during gallery reinstallations, so check the MoMA app or museum map on arrival.

**What are the most famous works in MoMA's permanent collection?**
The Starry Night (1889) by van Gogh; Les Demoiselles d'Avignon (1907) by Picasso — a defining work of Cubism; The Persistence of Memory (1931) by Dalí; Campbell's Soup Cans (1962) by Andy Warhol; Water Lilies (1914–26) by Claude Monet — displayed in the second-floor garden hall; and Jasper Johns' Flag (1954–55).

**Is MoMA free for any visitors?**
MoMA is free for all visitors on the first Friday evening of each month (5:30 PM–9:00 PM), sponsored by Uniqlo. NYC residents aged 16 and under are always free. Members enter free at all times. Otherwise, standard adult admission applies ($25).

**What is MoMA PS1?**
MoMA PS1 is MoMA's contemporary arts centre in Long Island City, Queens — across the East River from Manhattan. It operates in a converted public school building and focuses exclusively on contemporary and experimental art, often featuring installation, performance, and emerging artists. It is affiliated with MoMA but requires a separate ticket. In summer, it hosts the Warm Up outdoor music series.

**How long does a visit to MoMA take?**
MoMA's main building has six floors of galleries. A focused visit to the painting and sculpture highlights (floors 5 and 4) takes 1.5–2 hours. A thorough visit through all media — architecture, design, drawings, prints, photography, and film — takes a full day. The museum also has a strong film programme with daily screenings included in admission.

**How long should I spend at Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)?**
Plan 2–4 hours for the highlights. Add time for temporary exhibitions, the museum shop, and café.


Source: https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/moma/ — World Museum Guide, independent and ad-free.