MOMA (The Museum of Modern Art), New York
The rich and varied collection of The Museum of Modern Art constitutes one of the most comprehensive and panoramic views into modern art. From an initial gift of eight prints and one drawing, The Museum of Modern Art's collection has grown to include over 150,000 paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, photographs, architectural models and drawings, and design objects. MoMA also owns approximately 22,000 films and four million film stills, and MoMA's Library and Archives, the premier research facilities of their kind in the world, hold over 300,000 books, artist books, and periodicals, and extensive individual files on more than 70,000 artists. The Museum Archives contains primary source material related to the history of MoMA and modern and contemporary art.
Opening information
Monday to Sunday 10:30 to 5:30, friday until 8:00pm
Temporary exhibitions
Cindy Sherman
Cindy Sherman (American, b. 1954) is widely recognized as one of the most important and influential artists in contemporary art.
Cindy Sherman26th February 2012 - 11th June 2012 (Add to calendar)
Top exhibits
Reclining Nude
Reclining Nude, 1919, was created by Amedeo Modigliani and is held in the Museum of Modern Art, New York City, USA.
The Red Studio
The Red Studio, 1911, was created by Henri Matisse and is held in the Museum of Modern Art, New York City, USA.
Pasiphae
Pasiphae, 1943, was painted by Jackson Pollock and is held in the Museum of Modern Art, New York City, USA.
The Starry Night
The Starry Night, 1889, was painted by Vincent Van Gogh and is held in the Museum of Modern Art, New York, USA
The Dream
The Dream, 1910, was painted by Henri Rousseau and is held in the Museum of Modern Art, New York, USA
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Contact information
- Website
- www.moma.org
- Address
- 11 West 53 Street
New York
10019-5497
United States - Phone
- +1 (212) 708 9400
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