MoMA New York: Van Gogh, Warhol & Modern Art Admission

The Starry Night Hangs Here, Along with Everything Else That Changed Art

You get admission to all six floors of MoMA's collection, including The Starry Night and Warhol's Gold Marilyn Monroe, plus a free audio guide in nine languages, daily film screenings, and special exhibitions. Your ticket also covers MoMA PS1 in Queens for up to 14 days. Wheelchairs are free, and the entire museum is accessible. Plan for at least three to four hours, arrive early to avoid crowds, and leave luggage behind since oversize bags aren't permitted.

Is this one for you?This works best if you want to see MoMA's masterpieces without a tour group or fixed schedule — the audio guide lets you move at your own pace and choose what to learn about, and the 14-day PS1 pass means you can split the contemporary collection across two visits if you prefer.

What’s included

• Your admission includes entry to all galleries and special exhibitions at MoMA, a free audio guide available in nine languages that you access on your own device, daily film screenings, and access to gallery talks throughout the week.
• You also get entry to MoMA PS1 in Queens valid for up to 14 days after your visit.
• Wheelchairs are provided free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Food and drinks must be purchased at the museum café and consumed outside the galleries.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Visit The Museum of Modern Art

• Enter The Museum of Modern Art
• Use free audio guide
• View Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night
• See Andy Warhol’s Gold Marilyn Monroe
• Explore works by Picasso and Matisse
• Discover art by Frida Kahlo and Salvador Dali
• Enjoy exhibitions and gallery talks

The Experience

You walk in expecting to spend two hours and end up staying four. The Museum of Modern Art in Midtown Manhattan does that — not because it's trying to trap you, but because once you're standing in front of Van Gogh's The Starry Night or Warhol's Gold Marilyn Monroe, the rest of the day just disappears. Your ticket gets you into all six floors, the special exhibitions rotating through the year, and a free audio guide that works in nine languages on your own device, so you're not tethered to a group or a headset rental.

The collection spans over 150,000 pieces — paintings, sculptures, photographs, architectural models, design objects — and it's arranged so you can follow a thread or just wander. You'll see Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Matisse's cut-outs, Frida Kahlo's self-portraits, Jasper Johns, Roy Lichtenstein, Cindy Sherman. The audio guide doesn't narrate everything; it lets you choose what you want to know more about, which means you're not being lectured at while you're trying to actually look. There are also daily film screenings — documentaries, experimental work, classics — and gallery talks scheduled throughout the week, so if you want context beyond the audio, it's there.

Logistics matter here: the museum is wheelchair accessible, wheelchairs are free on a first-come basis, and all areas are navigable. Luggage and oversize backpacks aren't allowed, so travel light or use a locker service nearby. The coatcheck is currently closed, which means you're carrying your coat. Your ticket also includes entry to MoMA PS1 in Queens for up to 14 days after your visit, so if you want to see their contemporary and experimental work, you've got a window to get there without paying again.

The thing nobody mentions until they're there: it gets crowded in the afternoons, especially around the famous pieces. Early morning or late afternoon (the museum stays open until 7pm most days) gives you more breathing room. Bring your phone charged for the audio guide, wear comfortable shoes, and don't plan anything tight afterward — you'll want time to sit with what you've seen.

Top questions

What's included with MoMA admission?

Entry to all galleries, a free audio guide in nine languages, special exhibitions, daily film screenings, and gallery talks. Your ticket also includes entry to MoMA PS1 in Queens for up to 14 days.

Is there a time limit for how long I can stay?

No. Your ticket is valid for the day of purchase. Most visitors spend three to five hours, but you can stay as long as the museum is open.

Can I bring a backpack or luggage?

Luggage, carry-on bags, and oversize backpacks (anything over 11 × 17 × 5″) are not permitted. Small personal bags are allowed.

Is MoMA wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. Free wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the checkroom in the main lobby. Motorized wheelchairs are permitted.

Can I bring food or drinks into the museum?

No. Food and drinks are not permitted inside the galleries, though there is a café in the building.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed throughout the museum.

What time should I arrive to avoid crowds?

Early morning (right at opening) or after 4pm tends to be quieter. Afternoons, especially weekends, are busiest around the famous artworks like The Starry Night.

Is there parking nearby?

MoMA is in Midtown Manhattan with excellent public transportation access. Street parking is limited and expensive; subway or taxi is recommended.