What are MoMA (Museum of Modern Art) opening hours?

If you’re short on time or just want a quick overview of the museum, plan for a visit of about 1-2 hours.

• Start at the top: Begin your journey from the top floors, which house the Painting and Sculpture Galleries. This allows you to make your way down, viewing exhibits as you descend.
  
• Key pieces: Focus your energies on a handful of key pieces. Van Gogh’s Starry Night and Monet’s Water Lilies are located in the Alfred H. Barr, Jr. Galleries on the 5th floor.
  
• Architecture: Take a moment to appreciate the unique architecture of the museum itself, designed by Yoshio Taniguchi.

If you are an art lover looking to immerse yourself in the museum’s offerings, set aside around 3-5 hours for your visit.

• Explore collections: Spend some time with the vast collections, which span from the late 19th-century to the present. MoMA has six collection departments: Painting and Sculpture, Architecture and Design, Film and Media, Photography, Prints and Illustrated Books, and Drawings. These collections are located across several floors, with the majority of the collection housed on the 4th and 5th floors.
  
• MoMA PS1: Don’t forget to visit MoMA PS1, an affiliate of MoMA dedicated to contemporary art. It’s located in Long Island City, Queens, and is accessible with your MoMA ticket.
  
• Café 2 or Terrace Café: Take a break at Café 2 or the Terrace Café and enjoy a snack or a cup of coffee.
  
• Museum store: Before you leave, stop by the museum store which features products inspired by art and architecture at the museum.