by The Museum of Modern Art
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Kids can spot famous paintings like Starry Night, then explore colorful sculpture and design galleries and the rooftop-like sculpture garden. MoMA runs family art workshops and offers family guides for exploring the collection with children.
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| Monday | 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
Open daily; closed Thanksgiving & Christmas
Adults $30; kids 16 and under free; free for NY State residents Fri 5:30-8:30pm
Open daily. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Ages 4–17.
Adults $30; kids 16 and under free; free for NY State residents Fri 5:30-8:30pm
Sunday: 10:30 AM–5:30 PM · Monday: 10:30 AM–5:30 PM · Tuesday: 10:30 AM–5:30 PM · Wednesday: 10:30 AM–5:30 PM · Thursday: 10:30 AM–5:30 PM · Friday: 10:30 AM–8:30 PM · Saturday: 10:30 AM–5:30 PM. Open daily; closed Thanksgiving & Christmas
11 W 53rd St, 10019, in Midtown, Manhattan.
Yes. MoMA (Museum of Modern Art) Family Visits is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Tickets are handled by The Museum of Modern Art: moma.org.
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