NYC Arts: The Complete Guide to Art and Culture

The Museum of Modern Art was described by its first director as "a torpedo moving through time." Since opening in 1929, MoMA has secured its place as a pioneer collector and exhibitor of modern art-from 19th-century Post-Impressionism to contemporary installations. MoMA's collection includes painting, sculpture, drawings, prints, photography, film, architecture and design. In addition to its many galleries, the museum has a sculpture garden designed by Philip Johnson and also sponsors numerous gallery talks, lectures and performances.

The new, eight-story education building at MoMA opened in late 2006, the final phase of the museum’s expansion led by Yoshio Taniguchi. The building anchors itself to the eastern side of the sculpture garden. In it, the museum offers educational programs in four areas: Adult and Academic Programs, Community and Access Programs, School and Teacher Programs, and Educational Resources. Since 2000 P.S. 1 has been affiliated with MoMA, becoming, in effect, the contemporary wing of that prestigious institution.

MoMA's two movie theaters present more than 30 screenings per week from the museum's vast film collection. View showtimes.

Programs for Seniors
The monthly Meet Me at MoMA program allows people with dementia—and their families and/or caregivers—to discuss art with specially trained MoMA educators who cover themes, artists and exhibitions. Attendees look at art in the galleries and then make artwork of their own. Supplementing this program, the MoMA Alzheimer’s Project offers resources that can be used by museums, assisted-living facilities and other community organizations serving people with dementia and their caregivers.

• Directions: Subway: E, M to Fifth Avenue - 53rd Street; B, D, F 47th-50th Streets - Rockefeller Center

• Disability Access: Fully accessible; wheelchairs available.
• Disability Assistance: For Access Programs call (212) 408-6347 or (212) 247-1230 (TTY), or e-mail accessprograms@moma.org.
  Hearing: Assistive listening devices and infrared hearing devices. Talks in American Sign Language.
  Vision: Touch tours. Large-print and Braille exhibition and information brochures, gallery maps and audio tour transcriptions.
• Gift Shops: MoMA Design and Bookstore open daily.
• On-Site Food: Garden Cafe (informal, self-service); Cafe 2 and Terrace 5 are open to museum visitors only. The Modern is open to the public and has one Michelin star.
• On-Site Parking: Discounted parking available at the 1345 Garage, 101-41 West 54th Street (between Avenue of the Americas and Seventh Avenues).
• Reference Center: Main library has 80,000 volumes and separate study centers in photography, drawings, prints and illustrated books, film, architecture and design; open by appointment only

Get involved with Museum of Modern Art

• Donations through NYCharities.org
• Donations through Museum of Modern Art's Web site
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Memberships: Become a member yourself or buy a membership for someone.
• Subscriptions