Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

Museum New York, New York, United States

What to expect

The Museum of Modern Art is an art museum with a collection that spans the late 19th century to the present, including over 200,000 works of architecture and design, drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, prints, illustrated and artist's books, film, as well as electronic media. The museum offers various exhibitions, events, and activities, including family-friendly programs such as the Family Festival, which explores creativity and the natural world. Visitors can also enjoy the museum's sculpture garden and take part in art-making activities, talks, and film screenings. The museum is considered one of the most influential cultural institutions globally devoted to modern and contemporary art

Plan your family visit to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: We used the same 'get there first' strategy at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City to see Starry Night. We arrived early and were able to stand face-to-face with the artwork

Highlights: We enjoyed being able to view Starry Night up close and personal, with no crowds or barriers. It was a stark contrast to our experience with the Mona Lisa ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Museum of Modern Art, where the kids enjoyed the colorful paintings and sculptures. We also saw the museum's impressive collection of modern and contemporary art

Highlights: The kids loved the colorful paintings and sculptures. They also enjoyed the interactive exhibits and the museum's modern architecture ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Museum of Modern Art and saw the amazing collection of modern and contemporary art, including Van Gogh's Starry Night and Monet's Water Lilies. It was a great way to learn about art history

Highlights: The kids loved the Museum of Modern Art's collection of modern and contemporary art, especially Van Gogh's Starry Night and Monet's Water Lilies ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We took the family tours on Saturday morning with specific programs for 4YOs, 5-to-10YOs and 11-to-14YOs

Highlights: The Museum of Modern Art is the most accessible of New York’s modern art museums ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Museum of Modern Art with timed tickets booked for 11am

Highlights: The collection was outstanding and we loved the Matisse room and the mid-century furniture and architectural models ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We spent the first day of our vacation at MOMA, looking at the art pieces and browsing the museum shop

Highlights: We loved the artwork, the variety of styles and artists, and the museum itself is beautiful and well-organized ✨