Sight Midtown, Manhattan
Museum of Modern Art
A sight in Midtown, Manhattan, pricey ($$$) and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Weekday opening.
Why go
Van Gogh, Picasso, Warhol and a strong design collection across six floors in Midtown.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Manhattan, alongside 4 places to eat, 2 sights and 1 activity. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Top of the Rock and Le Bernardin.
- Type
- Sight · Culture
- Neighborhood
- Midtown
- Price
- $$$
- Time needed
- 3 hr
- Best time
- Weekday opening
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Manhattan. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Top of the Rock
Open-air decks atop Rockefeller Center with a clear view of the Empire State Building and Central Park.
Sight · 0.2 mi straight-line - 2Le Bernardin
Eric Ripert's seafood restaurant on West 51st Street, with three Michelin stars and a formal tasting menu.
Food · Midtown Manhattan · 0.2 mi straight-line - 3Gallaghers Steakhouse
Theater District steakhouse open since 1927, with its meat-aging locker visible from West 52nd Street.
Food · Midtown Manhattan · 0.3 mi straight-line - 4Times Square
The billboards and Broadway theaters are at their best after dark.
Sight · 0.5 mi straight-line - 5New York Marriott Marquis
Big Times Square hotel on Broadway; rooms on the right side look straight down at the ball drop.
Stay · Midtown Manhattan · 0.5 mi straight-line - 6Times Square Ball Drop
The ball atop One Times Square drops at 11:59 p.m., followed by confetti and fireworks over a crowd of about a million.
Sight · Midtown Manhattan · 0.6 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Museum of Modern Art is a stop on our NYC Cultural Weekend route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Manhattan
Museum of Modern Art is our only sight pick in Manhattan; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Manhattan guide.
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Bethesda Terrace
Carved arcade and fountain at the heart of Central Park, a calm start before Midtown crowds.
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Joe's Pizza
Classic thin New York slice, served fast since 1975.
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Chelsea Market
Former Nabisco factory with food stalls, bakeries and shops at the south end of the High Line.
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High Line
Elevated rail-line park with plantings, public art and Hudson views from Gansevoort St to Hudson Yards.
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Katz's Delicatessen
Lower East Side deli serving hand-cut pastrami on rye since 1888.
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Russ & Daughters
Fourth-generation appetizing shop for smoked fish, bagels and babka.
When to go
Average daily highs in Manhattan run from 36°F in January to 85°F in July; October is usually the wettest month. For Museum of Modern Art itself, we suggest: Weekday opening.
Modelled monthly averages for Manhattan from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Manhattan weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Museum of Modern Art, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
Museum of Modern Art: quick answers
How much time do you need at Museum of Modern Art?
Plan on about 3 hours at Museum of Modern Art. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Museum of Modern Art?
Our pick: Weekday opening. Insider tip: Book a timed ticket online; start on the 5th floor and work down.
Where is Museum of Modern Art?
Museum of Modern Art is at 11 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019, USA, in Midtown. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Museum of Modern Art?
Museum of Modern Art appears on NYC Cultural Weekend, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Museum of Modern Art to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Manhattan.
Plan Manhattan
- Manhattan travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit Manhattan weather by month
Lists & regions
Also in Manhattan
- Chelsea Market Food
- High Line Activity
- The Dead Rabbit Drinks
- Bethesda Terrace Outdoors
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.