Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)

Museum of Modern was established in 1929 and is located in the middle of Manhattan

, New York. It is surrounded by high rise buildings, dining areas and theatres. The idea of establishing this museum was put forward by some of the renowned women, i.e. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, Mary Sullivan, and Lillie P. Bliss. In the opening days of the museum, it had only eight paintings and one print but today there are over one hundred and fifty thousand art works put into display.

History

As we have said that museum was established in 1929, since its establishment it has been relocated three times and settled at its existing place in 1939. Alfred H. Barr Jr. was the first director of the museum.

Structure

The museum underwent extensive renovation in 2000 and the new renovated building was reopened to the public in November, 2004. The new building was redesigned by the Japanese architect Yoshio Taniguchi. The architecture design includes a ten story atrium. The new building was twice as larger than the previous building. The museum is spread over 650,000 square feet area with an attractive feature of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller sculpture garden. Museum has two theatres, an auditorium and a research library with a large collection of books on arts.

The Collection

The museum offers a large collection of masterpieces of modern arts by famous artists. Two most famous paintings displayed in the museum are Les Demoiselles d' Avignon by Picasso and Starry Night by Van Gogh. There are many paintings in the museum which are made by famous American painters such as Andy Warhol and Jackson Pollock.

This museum also offers a large collection of photography and film for its visitors. Till 20th century, this museum has the largest collection of photography in the world. The two persons who are responsible for managing the photography in the museum are John Szarkowski and Edward Steichen. Museum also has a film archives that offer over twenty two thousands films along with four million still films.

Museum also has some design collection as well where you will find unique furniture by Noguchi, Lazslo and Eames. Museum also features the Bell 4D1 helicopter.

Visiting the Museum of Modern Art

The museum remains closed on major holidays and on Tuesday. It remains open from 10:30am to 5:30pm on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. On Thursday and Friday the museum remains open from 10:30am to 8:35pm and 10:30am to 8.30pm respectively, including Target Free hour on Friday from 4pm to 8pm.

The admission for adults is $20, for senior citizens it is $16 and for students this fee is $12. The entry for children less than sixteen years of age is free.

The Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) has its own car parking and you can get discount if you are able to produce admission ticket.

The MOMA is also offer services for disabled people such as wheelchairs. Museum is also equipped with elevators, public telephone, TTY telephones, FM assistive listening device and much more.

Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)

By: Tauqeer Ul Hassan

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