MoMA PS1
MoMA PS1
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12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Monday
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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MoMA PS1 is one of the oldest and largest nonprofit contemporary art institutions in the United States. Located in Long Island City, New York, MoMA PS1 is dedicated to exhibiting the most provocative and challenging art from around the world. MoMA PS1 is an affiliate of The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
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Alexander P
21 contributions
Jul 2021
For $10 per person, you can enjoy a great verify of empty rooms.
We want our money back for the tickets, subway ride, and time wasted coming here.
We came here all the way from Manhattan, spent 30 minutes one way on a subway, and when we entered the museum, it was empty... Like, there is so much space. If this building were used as a shelter for homeless people, it would be better to use the square footage it occupies.
We want our money back for the tickets, subway ride, and time wasted coming here.
We came here all the way from Manhattan, spent 30 minutes one way on a subway, and when we entered the museum, it was empty... Like, there is so much space. If this building were used as a shelter for homeless people, it would be better to use the square footage it occupies.
Written July 20, 2021
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dese2
Auburn, NY3,635 contributions
Mar 2022
We came for the "Greater New York" exhibit which featured local community artists, although many were born elsewhere. We were able to attend one artist talk that was interesting focusing on the photography of Hiram Maristany.
The art ranged from sculpture, photography, film and projection to sound. There was even an exhibit of items tumbled on site.
This space has changing exhibits and you should see what is on offer before going.
It is inexpensive. They have a store and restaurant on site.
When we were there, they had time tickets and mask indoors were required.
The art ranged from sculpture, photography, film and projection to sound. There was even an exhibit of items tumbled on site.
This space has changing exhibits and you should see what is on offer before going.
It is inexpensive. They have a store and restaurant on site.
When we were there, they had time tickets and mask indoors were required.
Written March 27, 2022
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ImperfectlyThirsty
Estella, Spain4 contributions
Aug 2024 • Solo
The space here was great, and it's easily accessible via subway. I only managed to take in an hour or so because I arrived late in the day, but the staff were really kind, and I have no regrets for going just for a brief visit. I enjoyed the way the light streamed through the windows and hallways of this former school. The exhibits were manageable rather than overwhelming, and I enjoyed visiting the store and having an iced drink on my way out. I'd definitely return for a longer visit.
Written August 26, 2024
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AusTourist
Austin, TX51 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
We went out to Queens to see this, which took some time. The art was questionable. I am surprised that the Museum of Modern Art has their name on it.
Written May 21, 2017
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len_green50
Somerton, UK368 contributions
Jan 2020
Located on Long Island it is outside of what you might consider to be NYC (Manhattan) and is nothing like the glamorous and sexy MOMA of 53rd Street. This is an old abandoned public school and appears very rough around the edges - perhaps MOMA has plans for a huge makeover sometime in the future - it certainly needs it! Unfortunately (for me) the exhibition displayed across all 3 floors of the building was focused on the Gulf War and was not the kind of art I enjoy - so it’s probably wise to check what’s on before making the effort to get here. I wanted to see the building as I had not seen MOMA PS1 before. Shame it’s not like MOMA in Manhattan or the new Whitney museum - this definitely the poor relation
Written January 23, 2020
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DanielleMZ
Chicago, IL12 contributions
Dec 2019
I read the other reviews before going and I can only concur with those in that the MoMa PS1 is an excellent venue. Last weekend they had an exhibition about the Gulf Wars which was very interesting, you should check what is on before you go as if I would not have enjoyed this exhibition with young children. The museum has many rooms and nooks to exhibit in which makes it all the more interesting to explore...I will be back!
Written December 10, 2019
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neil102
Astoria, NY8,971 contributions
Oct 2016 • Business
Though off the beaten path and hard to find MoMa PS1 is now a really well known and recognized part of the fabric of NYC's education and cultural institutions. I was here last week for a seminar and conference and found the place to be inviting and friendly. Inside MoMA it can be hard to find one's way about the interior halls and more signage and exit signs would be helpful.
Tip take the E, M to Court Square or the 7 train to Court Square on upper deck and walk along Jackson Avenue on the same side as the Court Square diner. The building has a distinctive roof and appearance about it so you can't miss it from the street level. In fact going on the 7 train gives you a better view and sense of how to get there.
Tip take the E, M to Court Square or the 7 train to Court Square on upper deck and walk along Jackson Avenue on the same side as the Court Square diner. The building has a distinctive roof and appearance about it so you can't miss it from the street level. In fact going on the 7 train gives you a better view and sense of how to get there.
Written October 24, 2016
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ProfessorClements
Middlesbrough, UK169 contributions
Jun 2016 • Solo
If you visit MoMA, you get a free pass to visit the MoMA PS1 derivative in Long Island City. That's where I was staying, so I went to PS1 after my visit to the rather more grandiose main MoMA.
PS1 is housed in an old (school?) building. The court yard had an interesting display of coloured cables that created a woven overhead canopy. Quite interesting.
I had visited PS1 the previous year and since then, many of the exhibits had changed.
You could say that MoMA is the home of "old" modern art - for example Andy Warhol. PS1 is the home of very modern modern art. Some of it was a little too strange for me - for example - there was an empty room and it was not exactly clear whether it was an exhibition or .... and empty room. There was a room with gleaming cleavers stuck in the floor, a room with coloured straws/tubes from floor to ceiling.
There were some fabulous exhibits - some from Chinese artists involving multimedia.
If you say that the function of art is to make people think and to make people experience the different, then PS1 is a great success. And ... another great reason for visiting New York.
PS1 is housed in an old (school?) building. The court yard had an interesting display of coloured cables that created a woven overhead canopy. Quite interesting.
I had visited PS1 the previous year and since then, many of the exhibits had changed.
You could say that MoMA is the home of "old" modern art - for example Andy Warhol. PS1 is the home of very modern modern art. Some of it was a little too strange for me - for example - there was an empty room and it was not exactly clear whether it was an exhibition or .... and empty room. There was a room with gleaming cleavers stuck in the floor, a room with coloured straws/tubes from floor to ceiling.
There were some fabulous exhibits - some from Chinese artists involving multimedia.
If you say that the function of art is to make people think and to make people experience the different, then PS1 is a great success. And ... another great reason for visiting New York.
Written July 24, 2016
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David M
Long Island City, NY17 contributions
Jul 2014
Creative and interesting exhibits- excellent outpost of MOMA. Free for neighborhood residents. M. Wells Dinette has delicious food.
Written February 18, 2015
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Jonathan C.
La Jolla, California, USA523 contributions
Sep 2021
It was definitely quite a bit smaller than expected, but there were a few interesting exhibits, and the staff were very nice and welcoming.
Written October 3, 2021
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Written August 9, 2019
Are there street parking close to the museum? Parking rate? Appreciate the info.
Written August 30, 2017
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