{"id":9265,"date":"2015-01-26T01:41:37","date_gmt":"2015-01-26T06:41:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cf-staging.takewalks.com\/blog2\/?p=9265"},"modified":"2025-05-21T01:00:09","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T05:00:09","slug":"moma-must-see-works-new-york-museum-of-modern-art","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/moma-must-see-works-new-york-museum-of-modern-art","title":{"rendered":"MoMA: Must-See Works at New York&#8217;s Museum of Modern Art"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There is no better collection of contemporary art than the one at New York\u2019s Museum of Modern Art (aka MoMA). The names alone make up a supernova constellation of artistic stars of the 20th and 21st centuries: Warhol, Van Gogh, Pollock, Picasso, Monet, and Dali, to name just a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to its renowned permanent collection, MoMA presents special exhibitions (that are often among the hottest tickets in town), and special events.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With six floors of galleries showcasing thousands of artworks, it can be challenging to navigate the large museum and find key works. But fear not: we\u2019ve compiled a list of some of MoMA\u2019s most significant artworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are our picks for the must-see works at MoMa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Insider&#8217;s Tip: <\/strong>Head straight up to the 5th floor and progress through the galleries in numerical order. This allows you to move chronologically through the development of modern art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kevin-snow-Fyzxz-vbcrc-unsplash-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"People looking at Matisse\u2019s\u201dDance and the MoMA. \" class=\"wp-image-16682\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6669921875;width:779px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kevin-snow-Fyzxz-vbcrc-unsplash-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kevin-snow-Fyzxz-vbcrc-unsplash-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kevin-snow-Fyzxz-vbcrc-unsplash-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kevin-snow-Fyzxz-vbcrc-unsplash-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kevin-snow-Fyzxz-vbcrc-unsplash.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The MoMA has art that everyone can enjoy. Photo credit: Kevin Snow<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/moma-must-see-works-new-york-museum-of-modern-art\/#Fifth_floor_The_Impressionists_and_beyond\" title=\"Fifth floor: The Impressionists and beyond\">Fifth floor: The Impressionists and beyond<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/moma-must-see-works-new-york-museum-of-modern-art\/#Fourth_floor_Mid-century_masters_and_beyond\" title=\"Fourth floor: Mid-century masters and beyond\">Fourth floor: Mid-century masters and beyond<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/moma-must-see-works-new-york-museum-of-modern-art\/#How_to_visit_the_MoMA\" title=\"How to visit the MoMA\">How to visit the MoMA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/moma-must-see-works-new-york-museum-of-modern-art\/#_Other_museums_in_New_York\" title=\"+ Other museums in New York\">+ Other museums in New York<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fifth_floor_The_Impressionists_and_beyond\"><\/span>Fifth floor: The Impressionists and beyond<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Paul Cezanne<\/strong> \u2013 <strong><em>The Bather<\/em><\/strong>: Gallery 1 \u2013 One of Cezanne\u2019s most evocative figure paintings, the introspective young male seems to be stepping out of the bare landscape. The work combines his interest in artistic tradition and modernity. In the same gallery, look for the artist\u2019s <strong><em>Self-Portrait in a Straw Hat<\/em><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Paul Gauguin<\/strong> \u2013 <strong><em>The Seed of the Areoi<\/em><\/strong>: Gallery 1 \u2013 One of Gauguin\u2019s finest paintings from his excursion to Tahiti, depicting a primitive paradise free of the corruption of modern Europe. As you\u2019ll see, his use of bright, flat colors influenced artists to follow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Vincent Van Gogh \u2013 <\/strong><strong><em>The Starry Night<\/em><\/strong>: Gallery 1 \u2013 Undoubtedly one of the stars of the museum\u2019s vast collection. It depicts a turbulent sky over Saint R\u00e9my, where Van Gogh was confined to a mental asylum during his final days. The roiling energy of the sky, intense color and exploding stars are thought to evoke Van Gogh\u2019s emotional state. He once said, \u201cLooking at the stars always makes me dream.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pablo Picasso \u2013 <\/strong><strong><em>Les Demoiselles d\u2019Avignon<\/em><\/strong>: Gallery 2 \u2013 This work, a stark break from traditional composition and perspective, features five naked prostitutes in a brothel. The women are composed of flat, splintered planes with faces inspired by Spanish sculpture and African masks. Picasso described this as his \u201cfirst exorcism painting.\u201d It is also the first of many Picasso works in the collection, which allows one to follow the artist\u2019s development through diverse periods, styles, and media.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/kevin-snow-PTf8Ba59CbI-unsplash-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A man looking at The Starry Night, at the MoMA in NYC. \" class=\"wp-image-16681\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6669921875;width:779px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/kevin-snow-PTf8Ba59CbI-unsplash-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/kevin-snow-PTf8Ba59CbI-unsplash-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/kevin-snow-PTf8Ba59CbI-unsplash-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/kevin-snow-PTf8Ba59CbI-unsplash-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/kevin-snow-PTf8Ba59CbI-unsplash.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Visit the MoMA outside of busy hours so you can admire <em>The Starry Night<\/em> without the crowds. Photo credit: Kevin Snow<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Marc Chagall \u2013 <\/strong><strong><em>I and the Village<\/em><\/strong>: Gallery 3 \u2013 This painting evokes Chagall\u2019s boyhood Russian village, where peasants and animals lived in harmony. The flowering sprig at the center symbolizes the tree of life and the work\u2019s angles and lines are inspired by Cubism.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Henri Matisse \u2013 <\/strong><strong><em>Dance (I)<\/em><\/strong>: Gallery 6 \u2013 Matisse said, dance means \u201clife and rhythm,\u201d and he captures joy and energy in this work presenting mythical dancers in a timeless landscape. This is a compositional study for his Dance (II), which hangs in the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Monet \u2013 <em>Water Lilies<\/em><\/strong>: Gallery 9 \u2013 This long piece is filled with the water, lilies, light, and sky of Monet\u2019s Japanese-style pond in his garden in Giverny. Monet wanted these large-scale canvases to encompass the viewer. There is another large <em>Water Lilies<\/em> canvas on the opposite wall of the gallery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Salvador Dali \u2013 <\/strong><strong><em>The Persistence of Memory<\/em><\/strong>: Gallery 12 \u2013 Dali\u2019s quintessential work of Surrealism, the theme is time. A bleak landscape contains melting watches, ants (symbolizing decay), and a grotesque fleshy object in the center that bears a troubling resemblance to Dali\u2019s own face in profile.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Andrew Wyeth \u2013 <\/strong><strong><em>Christina\u2019s World<\/em><\/strong>, Lobby \u2013 Wyeth portrays his neighbor who, stricken with polio and unable to walk, is crawling through a field to pick blueberries. Wyeth said he wanted to present \u201cher extraordinary conquest of a life which most people would consider hopeless.\u201d The depiction of the arid landscape and rural buildings is done with great detail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/johnell-pannell-0aL3qzGKDpY-unsplash-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"People sitting on a bench admiring artwork at MoMA is New York. \" class=\"wp-image-16679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/johnell-pannell-0aL3qzGKDpY-unsplash-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/johnell-pannell-0aL3qzGKDpY-unsplash-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/johnell-pannell-0aL3qzGKDpY-unsplash-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/johnell-pannell-0aL3qzGKDpY-unsplash.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Take in the different styles of Pablo Picasso&#8217;s works. Photo credit: Johnell Pannell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Insider&#8217;s tip:<\/strong> Headed to NYC and nervous about using its subway? Don&#8217;t be! With a few good tips in your pocket from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/nyc-subway-101\">Guide to Using the NYC Subwa<\/a>y, you&#8217;ll be riding like a local in no time at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fourth_floor_Mid-century_masters_and_beyond\"><\/span>Fourth floor: Mid-century masters and beyond<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Jackson Pollock \u2013 <\/strong><strong><em>One, Number 31, 1950<\/em><\/strong>, Gallery 16 \u2013 Considered a masterpiece of the \u201cdrip\u201d technique; this is among the largest of Pollock\u2019s paintings. The work conveys great energy with an intricate web of tans, blues, and grays lashed through black and white.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Andy Warhol \u2013 <em>Campbell\u2019s Soup Cans<\/em><\/strong>, Gallery 19 \u2013 A seminal work of Pop Art. Believing art should be for everyone, Warhol used familiar images in his works\u2014in this case the thirty-two varieties of soup offered by Campbell\u2019s, a staple of the American diet at the time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Roy Lichtenstein \u2013 <\/strong><strong><em>Drowning Girl<\/em><\/strong><strong>, Gallery 19<\/strong> \u2013 Like many of Lichtenstein\u2019s works, this piece is inspired by an image from a comic book. He has focused on the comics\u2019 melodramatic content, and even manually painted the dots used in the printing of comics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"945\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/simi-iluyomade-8IKd4pl7hbk-unsplash-945x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Two people looking at art at Modern Art Museum in New York \" class=\"wp-image-16678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/simi-iluyomade-8IKd4pl7hbk-unsplash-945x1024.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/simi-iluyomade-8IKd4pl7hbk-unsplash-600x651.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/simi-iluyomade-8IKd4pl7hbk-unsplash-768x833.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/simi-iluyomade-8IKd4pl7hbk-unsplash.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Immerse yourself in Jackson Pollock&#8217;s &#8220;drip&#8221; technique. Photo credit: Simi Iluyomade<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_visit_the_MoMA\"><\/span>How to visit the MoMA<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Museum of Modern Art is located at 11 West 53rd Street, between 5th &amp; 6th Avenues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Subway:<\/strong> E or M train to 53rd Street &amp; Fifth Avenue, or B, D, or F train to 47-50 Street Rockefeller Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hours:<\/strong> MoMA is open 10:30am \u2013 5:30pm, seven days a week (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Admission:<\/strong> Adult tickets are normal price. However, seniors and students get discounted tickets, and children under 16 enter for free. Tickets can be purchased online in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Insider&#8217;s Tips:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>MoMA offers free entry for New York City residents once a week on select days. Be sure to check out their website for specifics. Tickets for these hours are not available in advance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>MoMA is one of New York\u2019s most popular attractions. Ticket lines can be long and galleries crowded during popular viewing times (generally mornings, weekends, and holidays). The free Friday evenings are particularly crowded and chaotic. If possible, plan your visit outside these busy times for a better experience of the works and venue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about MoMA\u2019s exhibitions, events and policies, see their <a href=\"http:\/\/www.moma.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a>. They also offer a free mobile app with photos, text, and audio segments on the collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/mingjun-liu-sIQjmV4Avsg-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"woman looking at Andy Warhol artworks at the Modern Art Museum in NYC \" class=\"wp-image-16677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/mingjun-liu-sIQjmV4Avsg-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/mingjun-liu-sIQjmV4Avsg-unsplash-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/mingjun-liu-sIQjmV4Avsg-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/mingjun-liu-sIQjmV4Avsg-unsplash.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Andy Warhol was a leading figure in the pop art movement. Photo credit: Mingjun Liu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Other_museums_in_New_York\"><\/span>+ Other museums in New York<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested in seeing more art around New York?  Don&#8217;t miss:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/best-nyc-museums\">Lesser known NYC museums<\/a> that are worth the trek like the Isamu Noguchi Museum created by Japanese-American artist, Isamu Noguchi. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or maybe ancient classics to modern creations are more your style? Then be sure to visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/the-metropolitan-museum\">The Met<\/a>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Wherever you choose to venture, New York has the perfect museum for every art lover. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Walks-20190719-NY-Twisted-Met-0003-HIGH-RES-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"the met museum, outside\" class=\"wp-image-15456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Walks-20190719-NY-Twisted-Met-0003-HIGH-RES-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Walks-20190719-NY-Twisted-Met-0003-HIGH-RES-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Walks-20190719-NY-Twisted-Met-0003-HIGH-RES-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Walks-20190719-NY-Twisted-Met-0003-HIGH-RES.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met) in New York City is thought to be the largest museum in the United States.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Update Notice: This post was updated on April 15, 2024.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Love museums? Then keep exploring and make your way to The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Just like with the MoMA&#8217;s modern art treasures, you&#8217;ll find a world of wonders awaiting you at the Met. 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