Museum of Modern Art

Sharp angles and vibrant colours are two artistic elements you’ll find plenty of inside the Museum of Modern Art in NYC. Known as the MoMA, the Museum of Modern Art boasts one of the world’s most extensive collections of modern art, architecture and information. More than 150,000 individual pieces are housed inside this influential institution, not to mention more than 22,000 films, and 4 million film stills. If you have a question about modern art in NYC, there’s no better place to inquire than the MoMA, so why wait? Climb into your sports car rental in NYC and modernize your upcoming New York vacation with a trip to the Museum of Modern Art.

If you were to ask an art critic what museum features works by Matisse, Picasso, Warhol and Cezanne, they would only be able to give one answer – the MoMA. The Museum of Modern Art in NYC proudly displays one of the world’s most prestigious collections of modern artists, including masterpieces like Water Lilies by Claude Monet, and The Seed by Paul Gauguin. You will also fine an extensive range of influential American artists, including Georgia O’Keefe, Jasper Johns and Cindy Sherman. Other exciting collections include industrial and manufactured pieces, prints, photography and feature-length movies.

During the past 5 years, the MoMA has undergone an extensive renovation and redesign. Closed to the public in 2002 and 2003, the MoMA was reopened in 2004 to much fanfare and anticipation. The new design, which features almost twice the display space as the pervious building, was created by Japanese architect Yoshio Taniguchi. Today, you will find more than 630,000 square feet of redesigned space inside the Museum of Modern Art, including classrooms, auditoriums and an expanded Library and Archives.

Enjoy an informative audio tour

Now you can take an audio tour next time you visit the MoMA, thanks to six distinctive audio programs. You can access these programs by picking up a free player at the museum’s admissions desk. Visitors can also download individual MP3 files to a personal audio player or subscribe to MoMA Podcasts. These audio tours feature tons of important facts and features, so don’t forget to listen in during your museum visit.

If you’re like millions of other Americans, chances are good you have trouble understanding the significance of some modern artwork. While you see a red square, others insist that see something deeper and more meaningful. So what exactly are you missing? Why, you’re missing an education in the arts. But don’t worry – the MoMA can help get you back on track thanks to dozens of great educational programs and offerings. These programs include everything from family-gear activities to scholarly discussions, so don’t be shy. Rent a passenger van in NYC, bring some friends and go to the Museum of Modern Art today and embark on your own journey of artistic expression.

Finding the Museum of Modern Art

The new Museum of Modern Art is located in Midtown Manhattan at 11 West 53rd Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. The MoMA doesn’t have a parking garage, however you can park your luxury SUV rental or car rental at the nearby 1345 Garage for a discounted rate. You will find the 1345 Garage at 101-41 West 54 Street, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues. Rates range from $18 for 2 hours and $37 for 24 hours. For more information, please contact the 1345 Garage by phone at 212-245-8708.

Admission to the Museum of Modern Art includes access to all museum galleries, film programs and MoMA audio programs, as well as admission to the P.S. 1 Contemporary Art Center in Long Island. Rates are $20 for adults, $16 for seniors and $12 for students. Children 16 and under are admitted for free. For more information on the Museum of Modern Art please call 212-708-9400.