In New York City, museums run the gamut from art to history to science and beyond. If you are a fan of modern or contemporary art, there are many museums to check out. Here are some of the best modern art museums in NYC.
Museum of Modern Art
The Museum of Modern Art at 11 W 53rd St. sits between Fifth Ave and Avenue of the Americas. Here, you can spend the day exploring the permanent exhibits and check out the other elements of the museum including the cinema and the MoMA Design Store. There is also a sculpture garden with sculptures from Picasso. You can get tickets to the museum at the door or buy them online at the MoMA website. Admission is $25 for adults and students are just $14.
Museum of Arts and Design
The Museum of Arts and Design, also known as MAD, features modern pieces from a wide variety of mediums. You can spend the day exploring the four floors of galleries featuring furniture design, fiber art, and ceramics. The museum has a 150-seat auditorium, classrooms, and a restaurant. See exhibits such as the Tiffany & Co. Foundation Jewelry Gallery and the stained glass collection by Judith Schaechter. The Museum of Arts and Design is in the Jerome and Simona Chazen Building at 2 Columbus Circle. General admission is $16 for adults and students are just $12. Become a member, and you can visit as often as you want for free.
New Museum of Contemporary Art
Located below 14th street in Manhattan, the New Museum of Contemporary Art focuses on new and emerging mediums with exhibits featuring the work of many up-and-coming artists. The seven-story building houses three main galleries along with a theater and a cafe. Admission to the museum is $18 for adults and $12 for students. You can explore on your own or take a 45-minute guided tour with information about the history of the museum, highlights of the exhibits, and the architecture of the building. You’ll find the New Museum of Contemporary Art at 235 Bowery near the corner of Prince Street.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Frank Lloyd Wright designed this museum, which opened just a month after he died. Located on Fifth Avenue across from Central Park, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum features an extensive collection of modern art. While the outside is surely something to look at, inside, you’ll find works by Picasso, Manet, and one of the largest collections of paintings by Kandinsky in America. Admission is just $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Visit on Saturday from 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. and pay what you wish, although they suggest $10.
New York City is a wonderful place to see art in all forms including many museums with modern art displays. Visit just one during a trip to the city or try to see several if you are there for a few days.
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