From famous contemporary artists to a beautifully designed iconic women’s shoe, NYC’s MoMA recognizes art in many unique forms

The Museum of Modern Art in New York City is the perfect place to introduce students to modern and contemporary art. Visitors can enjoy iconic paintings like Vincent van Gogh’s “The Starry Night” and Claude Monet’s “Water Lilies,” alongside classics by Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Andy Warhol, Salvador Dalí, Georgia O’Keeffe, and many more.

The Museum of Modern Art was founded in 1929. From an initial gift of eight prints and one drawing, MoMA’s collection has grown to approximately 200,000 works of art. Home to the world’s first architecture and design department, the museum even has emojis, a Ferrari F1 race car, and Pac-Man in its collection—there is something for everyone! Following a recent major renovation in 2019, visitors can enjoy expanded galleries and even more of MoMA’s exciting collection seven days a week.
 

Museum of Modern Art for Student Groups

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Group visitors receive discounts—student admission starts at just $8—and a dedicated entry time. The museum’s ticket is all-inclusive, so students can visit all six floors of the museum without any extra fee for special exhibitions. Free audio programs and tours are accessible via the museum’s website or through the Bloomberg Connects app. Visitors can even use their MoMA ticket to gain entry to MoMA PS1, a contemporary art center in Long Island City, Queens.

Guided Tours at the MoMA in New York

The museum’s ticket is all-inclusive, so students can visit all six floors.

If groups are interested in a more intensive experience, MoMA provides customizable guided tours. Whether a group wants to enjoy the highlights of the collection or focus on an artist or art period, our highly experienced art professionals can provide a tour tailored to the students and their studies. The museum also provides before-hours and after-hours tours when the museum is closed to the public.

For teachers, MoMA offers free online resources through the MoMA Learning site and teaching lessons through Coursera. Course participants can learn from MoMA curators and colleagues on a variety of subjects for a range of ages.

Located in midtown Manhattan, The Museum of Modern Art is a perfect addition to any itinerary that includes Times Square, Central Park, Rockefeller Center, or a Broadway show—all are within 10 minutes from the museum by foot. With its collection and convenient location, MoMA is a must-see when groups visit New York.

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