MoMA – Address & Directions

How to Get to MoMA?

The Museum of Modern Art is situated in the heart of Midtown Manhattan at 11 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues.

Its central location makes it easily accessible via New York City’s extensive public transportation network, as well as by car or bicycle.

Directions

By Subway
By Bus
By Car
By Bicycle

The subway is the most efficient way to reach the museum. Several major lines stop within a few blocks of the main entrance:

E or M trains: Take these lines to the 5th Avenue/53rd Street station. This is the closest stop to the museum.

B, D, or F trains: Exit at the 47th-50th Streets/Rockefeller Center station and walk north for approximately five blocks.

N, R, or W trains: Take these to the 5th Avenue/59th Street station and walk south for six blocks.

1 train: Disembark at 50th Street and walk north to 53rd Street, then east toward Fifth Avenue.

Multiple bus routes serve the Midtown area, providing convenient North-South and East-West access:

M1, M2, M3, M4, or M5: These buses run south along Fifth Avenue and north along Madison Avenue, stopping near 53rd Street.

M50: This crosstown bus travels East-West along 50th Street, offering a short walk to the museum from its 50th Street stops.

While driving in Midtown can be challenging, visitors arriving by car can find several commercial parking garages in the immediate vicinity of West 53rd and 54th Streets.

Drop-off point: The primary location for passenger drop-off is directly in front of the museum entrance on 53rd Street.

Parking: Note that MoMA does not have its own parking facility; however, many nearby garages offer hourly rates for museum visitors.

For those choosing to cycle, there are numerous Citi Bike docking stations located near the museum, including stations on 53rd Street and 6th Avenue.

Bike Racks:

Public bicycle racks are available on the surrounding streets for those using personal bicycles. Please ensure you bring a secure lock, as the museum does not provide monitored bike storage.