Museum Of Modern Art Tourist Guide - New York City

The Museum Of Modern Art in New York is located in mid-town Manhattan and enjoys a reputation as one of the world's leading museums of modern art. Conveniently located between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, this is an attraction that is easy and convenient to get to, and is an ideal attraction for those into the arts and culture. You will find a fascinating collection of works to explore when you visit the Museum of Modern Art.

Amongst the items that can be found at the Museum of Modern Art you will find drawings and designs, paintings and sculptures, prints, photography, film, illustrated books, and media. You will find over three hundred thousand books and periodicals in the library and archives at the museum, as well as material linked to the history of contemporary and modern art. There are also files on over seventy thousand artists held at the museum.

Having opened in 1929, the museum itself enjoys a rich history, and has received many visitors over the decades. Today this is still a very popular attraction for both visitors to and residents of New York. Many feel that some of the best modern artwork is housed at the Museum of Modern Art, and amongst the notable pieces that you will find here are the Starry Night by Van Gogh, Les Demoiselles d'Aignon by Picasso, and many others.

You will also find pieces by the likes of Jasper Johns, Andy Warhol, and Chuck Close at this museum. A range of film exhibitions are also shown at specified times at the museum, which can help to add to your experience when you visit this attraction, and if you want to take a break and enjoy a bite to eat or a drink you will also find a choice of eateries and caf�s to select from at this museum.