If you are a fan of modern art, and plan on being in the New York City area, you might be considering a trip to the Museum of Modern Art, also known as the MOMA. MOMA tickets can be purchased at the museum box office on the day you plan on visiting, or online through the museum's official website. However, if you plan on visiting during a popular exhibit or during the peak summer season, you might want to get to the museum as soon as it opens. Coupons for the MOMA can also be applied towards ticket purchases. For more information on discounts, you can visit Mahalo's guide to MOMA discounts.
The Museum of Modern Art was established in 1929 in New York City, and today is one of the city's top tourist attractions. Featuring paintings by such well known artists as Paul Cezanne, Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso, the MOMA offers paintings, sculptures and special exhibits that even the novice artist can enjoy.
2010 Hours of Operation
- Mondays: 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
- Wednesdays: 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
- Thursdays: 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (open until 8:45p.m. in July and August)
- Fridays: 10:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
- Saturdays: 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
- Sundays: 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
- Closed Tuesdays, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
2010 Ticket Prices
- Adults: $20.00
- Seniors (65+): $16.00
- Students (w/valid ID): $12.00
- Children (16 and under): FREE
- Free admission for those with a MOMA membership.
Museum of Modern Art Membership Information
Purchase an annual MOMA membership and get free admission all year. Additional benefits include $5 tickets for your guests, 10% off items purchased at the museums online store, and 10%-20% discounts at all MOMA stores throughout the year. Members also receive special exhibition previews. Additional benefits are listed on the museum's official website.http://www.moma.org/support/membership/join Prices for membership are as follows:
- Individual membership. $75.
- Dual. $120 for two people.
- Family. $150, goof for two adults and all children ages 18 and under.
- Fellow. $300, includes unlimited free guest passes when you bring visitors with you, and evening exhibition receptions and private morning viewing hours.
- Supporting. $500. Additional benefits include a private curatorial lecture, additional receptions held during the evening, and the museum's annual celebration at P.A.1.
- Sustaining. $1,000. Includes invitations to regional art trips, 15% discount at the stores, invitations for two to all evening receptions, and a free exhibition catalogue.
- Patron. $1,500. Includes invites to private gallery talks with MOMA curators, preview screenings of major films, and two exhibition catalogues.
- Benefactor. $2,500. Includes 20% discount at MOMA stores, three exhibition catalogues, and an invite for two to the Benefactor Luncheon.
- Sustaining Benefactor. $5,000. Includes private breakfasts with the MOMA curators and director.
- Major Benefactor. Includes a private tour for 20 guests, and an invitation to the preview reception honoring the P.S.1 Young Architects Program.