Manhattan · Museum
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
11 West 53rd Street · Manhattan, New York City
Modern and contemporary art appears in galleries, films and an outdoor sculpture garden, with collections spanning many media.
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NYFE Summary
Lillie P. Bliss, Mary Quinn Sullivan and Abby Aldrich Rockefeller helped establish the museum in 1929. They wanted an institution devoted to modern art at a time when traditional museums gave it little attention.
The collection reaches beyond painting and sculpture to photography, architecture, design, film and performance. Galleries and special exhibitions present different parts of that collection. The Sculpture Garden offers an outdoor space within the museum, and audio guides help visitors explore the art.
NYFE summary from the official history and visitor sources linked below.
Plan a visit
Check the operator’s current opening, admission and access information before travelling. Historic status does not guarantee public access to every interior.
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