New York Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)

Pros: An amazing amount and account of modern art.
Cons: Long lines for admission and coat checks.

I'm one of those guys who "doesn't know much about art but I know what I like"...and don't like. Fortunately my wife who is an artist and art educator has opened my eyes to a greater appreciation of art in all forms. I must say that in reference to ...

Pros: Quite a few real masterpieces...
Cons: Very expensive, too much emphasis on less significant items...

New York is a veritable smorgasbord of great museums, and if your tastes run towards contemporary art, the MoMA is going to be very high on your "must see" list (the Guggenheim and the Whitney will probably also be on the list, but we'll talk about those ...

Pros: Great layout and well-organized displays, tons of famous works, great variety.
Cons: None, really.

I’m sort of bad at art. Sometimes I fail to understand it, other times I just find it unattractive or silly. Because of this, I approached my visit to New York City’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) with some trepidation. In the end, I found this ...

Pros: Variety of works of art and design on exhibit, stunning building, easy access
Cons: Prices can be steep

On our recent trip to New York City this past May, we decided to visit the newly redesigned Museum of Modern Art, located at 11 W. 53rd Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues. Since we arrived in New York early on a Friday, we decided to ...

Pros: Beautiful new building; sight lines; insanely good collection; Picasso and Pollock rooms; courteous staff
Cons: New $20 admission for adults; slightly labyrinthine gallery layout

After four years of renovations (at a cost of $858 million), one of the jewels of New York City's cultural history, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is back on its feet at its midtown Manhattan location. The building has been redesigned and ...

Pros: Wonderful works, newly renovated, very manageable, interesting fun feel
Cons: Somewhat expensive

Over the past ten years I have had the pleasure of visiting many of the world's greatest art museums: The Louvre in Paris, the Prado in Madrid, the Uffizi in Florence, the Vatican Museums in Rome, the National Gallery in Washington, D.C., the Art ...

Pros: Interesting art displays, Clean, Nice bookstore
Cons: Lack of parking, Expense for late-day visits

If I were to sit down with my father and tell him about my recent New York City trip, which was a gift from me to my partner, he would probably shake his head and solemnly declare, "What a shame; you missed out on so much!" I did not organize the trip ...

Pros: amazing collection
Cons: too big to see everything in one day

On one of my trips to New York City without the children I decided to go to the Museum of Modern Art. I wanted to be able to look at my favorite paintings as long as I wanted without being interrupted. I was not disappointed.

The day I visited...

Pros: An incredible selection of highly-recognizable art.
Cons: Long lineups outside due to upcoming renovations.

Although we were only in New York City for a short weekend, we decided to make the Museum of Modern Art one of the few real "tourist" destinations that we visited. A quick thumb through our guidebook told us that there was more famous art on display in...

Pros: Great ongoing and special exhibits
Cons: Will close soon for massive renovation and expansion

The Museum of Modern Art is going to close soon, so you better make plans to go soon, or you may have to wait for a few years to see it!

The Museum will soon undertake a massive renovation and expansion which will almost double the size of the...

Pros: Pay-what-you-wish Friday evenings. Easy to understand, Informative, User Friendly
Cons: Small place, movie theaters may be stuffy.

The Museum of Modern Art, or MoMA, is a fun, stimulating place to come to after work on a Friday, or on a weekend with friends. The Museum is very compact, almost small, but packed within its four floors is an ever-changing array of exhibits (they can...

Pros: Wonderful Art; Excellent Exhibits; Centrally Located, Easily Accessible; Superb Restaurant; Nice Garden; Broad Range of Well-Designed Exhibits
Cons: $10 General Admission Charge

The Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), one of New York’s most exciting museums, is full of innovative art gathered and exhibited in creative, interesting ways. The museum’s focus is on relatively recent art that has helped shape our cultural landscape, and the...

Pros: "pay what you will" day=modern art for a nickel!
Cons: you're going to see lots of modern "art"

Review Topic:  Sights & Attractions

MoMA -- the Museum of Modern Art for you outta-towners -- is an emotionally charged subject for me. You see, I have a true love/hate relationship with this place. Allow me to...

Pros: There's good examples of modern art and it is very enjoyable to visit.
Cons: It's small!

Review Topic:  Sights & Attractions

Recently I visited New York City and the Museum of Modern Art. I was very excited to go. In general, I love museums and think that they are as interesting as many of the attractions in...

Pros: Controversy over photography shows; A museum with cutting edge art shows
Cons: Censorhip and funding

Brooklyn Museum Of Art & Mayor Rudolph Giuliani's Decency Battle

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