Museum of Modern Art
39 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/AskNYC, r/FoodNYC30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 22 threads.
What people say, in short
MoMA is repeatedly recommended for modern art. One visitor singles out the fifth-floor galleries, while another recommends it for The Starry Night. Past exhibition recommendations include Marcel Duchamp and Matisse. Some prefer its concentrated selection to the Met's sprawling galleries, but others simply do not enjoy the art.
Address
The Museum of Modern Art, 11 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019
At a glance
- Best for
- Art
- Known for
- The Starry Night
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/friends-in-nyc in r/AskNYC · Apr 2024exhibits
Mentions the Joan Jonas show as having some great pieces.
- Recommendsu/redheadgirl5 in r/AskNYC · Jan 2024collections
Contrasts it with the Guggenheim, saying you can wander MoMA for hours.
- Recommendsu/Drach88 in r/AskNYC · Nov 2024collections
Recommends it for those who like modern art.
- Recommendsu/KodaKromeCity in r/AskNYC · Dec 2023collections
Ranks MoMA below the Met but above the Guggenheim; takes half a day.
- Recommendsu/brittlebk in r/AskNYC · Aug 2026exhibits
Praises the Duchamp show and mentions a contemporaneous exhibition featuring Frida and Diego.
- Recommendsu/CuzFuckEm_ThatsWhy in r/AskNYC · Aug 2024collections
Specifically the fifth floor scratches an itch no other art museum can.
- Recommendsu/c8bb8ge in r/AskNYC · Aug 2024collections
Says it is not far behind the Met as a must-see.
- Recommendsu/HashtagDadWatts in r/AskNYC · Nov 2024
Loves MoMA but concedes the Met is the top pick.
Show all 30 cited comments
- Recommendsu/Dodges-Hodge in r/AskNYC · Jan 2025
Names it as their personal favorite museum.
- Recommendsu/fox--teeth in r/AskNYC · Jan 2025collections
Says to go for The Starry Night if Van Gogh is your favorite artist, otherwise the Met.
- Recommendsu/Look_the_part in r/AskNYC · Nov 2024
Suggests MoMA or Whitney given the packed schedule.
- Recommendsu/Specific_Progress_38 in r/AskNYC · May 2024collections
Calls it interesting for someone who likes modern art.
- Recommendsu/Not_Too_Busy in r/AskNYC · Dec 2024exhibits
Recommended a visit for the Matisse paper-cut works exhibited at the time.
- Recommendsu/yasth in r/AskNYC · Aug 2025collections
Suggests going to MoMA instead for modern art.
- Recommendsu/letterheadless in r/AskNYC · Aug 2026exhibits
Repeats that the Duchamp exhibit at MoMA is good.
- Recommendsu/Lovebug2221 in r/AskNYC · Nov 2024
Says MoMA is nice.
- Recommendsu/avantgardengnome in r/AskNYC · Aug 2024collections
World-class permanent collection and fantastic special exhibitions.
- Caveatu/New-York-Coffee in r/AskNYC · Jun 2024collections
Says the modern art only appeals to those who understand it or tourists posing for photos.
- Recommendsu/goisles29 in r/AskNYC · May 2024collections
Lists MoMA among world-class museums worth visiting.
- Recommendsu/EagleFly_5 in r/AskNYC · Aug 2025collections
Lists it among premier art museums with well-respected, vast collections.
- Recommendsu/NervousTune988 in r/AskNYC · Apr 2025
Top two pick, near other Midtown attractions and stores.
- Caveatu/justateicecream in r/AskNYC · Nov 2024collections
Did not care for MoMA despite enjoying art museums.
- Recommendsu/Kennfusion in r/AskNYC · Aug 2024collections
Agrees, citing the large Pollock collection on display.
- Recommendsu/caterleland in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2025
Commenter calls the MoMA a must.
- Recommendsu/insuranceguynyc in r/AskNYC · Feb 2025collections
Calls it a world-renowned museum worth visiting, even again.
- Recommendsu/jnubianyc in r/AskNYC · Dec 2024
Simply recommends going to MoMA.
- Recommendsu/manhattanabe in r/AskNYC · Nov 2024collections
Guests preferred it for newer art they recognized.
- Recommendsu/thetwistedfox in r/AskNYC · Aug 2024
Loved the MoMA.
- Recommendsu/Altruistic_Art213 in r/AskNYC · Aug 2024
Lists MoMA among favorites.
- Recommendsu/VanillaSkittlez in r/AskNYC · Jan 2024
Says MoMA is better than the Guggenheim.
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