Had a really great time for their block party. I got really lucky because sparkles was able to get me in for two tickets. The event was free. The vibes were totally vibing. They had some fun salsa dancing going on. The art was super fun, I enjoyed the cat artwork of course. I love being able to look out the windows to see the bog long island city post office. The service is always nice here. The guy giving out the wrist bands was super funny. He was like I won't check your id you kids have fun now. The beer was like $9 thats super insane to me for a 4.7% can but thats the world we live in. The little store that they have for their merch has a great selection. I wanted to look around but it is super packed. Fun fact my father attended this school back in the 50s, wild times. Make sure you check out their basement, you wont be disappointed. read more

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I was here last night and there was Summer Fest at the MoMA PS1. Nice music jamming outside as you walk through the museum which is an actual school building. Walking through the halls bring back flashbacks of school. Yikes. Thank goodness no detention for me. Started on the third floor which someone recommended and go down the various floors. Sorry folks- I just don't get it. Yes, it's contemporary art with the kitchen sink thrown in. No rhyme nor reason how things are placed out and displayed. There were sections and corridors but miss the connection or its all a disconnect and chaos. We- the beholder figures it out by ourselves I suppose. I try to look at the tabs with description to get a better understanding of what the artist is trying to tell us. Trying to figure out what is the meaning of your masterpiece. There are gender neutral restroom on every floor. So do not be surprise when both women go on line and come out of the bathroom. All of the sudden rain and thunder everyone from the Summer Fest comes into the museum for safety. Staff directs everyone to the second floor which is a huge room (Auditorium or Gym) people waiting for the thunderstorm to dissipate. It get so hot and humid with all the body heat but it's better than standing out in the hallway. Staff trying to figure out which exit to let out patrons. Yes, I would come back again to MoMA PS1 again. Cause displays of various exhibits do change. read more

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Moma PS1 is a modern art museum. It holds three floors of exhibits. Some of them are intriguing while others were not quite my cup of tea. Considering this museum is now free, I can't complain - and it's easy to book online. You don't have to do a specific timed visit. Once you make a reservation online, your ticket is valid for that entire day you've booked. It's a good museum to go to if you want to stay in the Queens area and would prefer a free excursion/ weekend activity! But if you're looking for a NYC museum, don't make this one a priority over others (ie. The Met, Museum of Natural History, MoMA, Guggenheim) My family and I spent about an hour at the museum, weighted on one exhibit because the short film is about 25 minutes. There are large staircases, with only one elevator which makes elevator traffic slow. read more

It's taken me eons to finally visit PS1, but I finally made it! The little sibling of the MoMA, it's a short trek to LIC from Manhattan though a world away from the crowds in midtown. The entrance is located at the intersection of Jackson Ave and 46th Ave, from the outside it doesn't look like much, a boxy cement block with a partial glass window, P.S.1. debossed in bold 8-foot letters in the cement. This mega cinder block contains a modest lobby with a ticket counter on the left. A walkway leads past this desk and exits to an open gravel courtyard, encircled in the same cement walls and depending on the schedule of exhibitions may or may not showcase outdoor artworks, though does include several picnic tables with benches for those who would like to take a sit. The main building is directly to the back, three (or four depending on which part of the building) floors of works displayed in halls that were once classrooms. You can tell from the stairwells, hallways and entries into each presentation section approximately how the classroom(s) were shaped and what renovations were done to accommodate the current building uses. Such history in these halls! Arriving with a small group for a friend's birthday activities, Ayoung Kim's "Delivery Dancer Codex" was one of the key works that my friend wanted to see. I had no idea that it would entail such an immersive experience with gigantic projector screens and complex animation sequences. Without giving away too much I'll just say it questioned the gig economy of delivery services, proposed transient identities between time and space, utilized various methods of animation flowing in a multi-perspective format. I questioned a couple creative screenplay and musical decisions, though found the overall storytelling enough to make me feel uncomfortable about a couple things, which I believe was an intentional purpose of this piece. Glad they provided seats, open walls and inclines to lean on while watching the film sections since they were pretty long, like 15 min each! Up until today, free admission within 14 days was available for those who purchase a regular MoMA ticket, held a New York Pass (paid pass that grants access to many cultural attractions), NY residents, MoMA members and children $16 and under. Otherwise normal adult tickets were $10 for regular admission, $5 for seniors and students. Even at full price $10 was one of the more affordable museum prices in the city. Starting January 2 Friday, according to their website admission is FREE for ALL! Sweet! There are bathrooms, a gift shop, a cafe, and self-storage lockers available for use. The gift shop is very extensive! Lots of art books, crafts, gifts, stationary, accessories are available. Food and drink is not allowed in the museum and must be finished in the first floor lobby/cafe spaces prior to proceeding to the exhibits upstairs. Apparently the original school boiler room in the basement is open for visit which I mean to check out next time! For more info: https://www.momaps1.org/en read more

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Went for the first time and it's free admission now. Getting there by train was best for me - nearby Court Sq station is a hub with E, F, G, 7. The museum entrance is on Jackson Ave which leads to the courtyard, with outdoor art pieces and space. Towards the back is the main museum building, which used to be a school. There is a ramp outside and an elevator in the bldg so it is accessible. The exhibit spaces are mostly spacious to walk around in. Can go at your own pace. Some exhibitions now have movies/videos which can be at least 10min to 1/2 hour long. There are mixed gender restrooms, each with a couple of private stalls. Also a library/bookstore and cafe both on the first floor. read more

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On June 5-7, the bookstore is having their sixth annual Stoop Sale (from 12-6 on Friday, 10-6 on Saturday and 12-6 on Sunday). This will be their largest sale yet, and it will be held under the terrace on top of the museum's courtyard stairs. In addition to books, there will be museum & gallery catalogs, back issues of magazines, children's books, artists' books and more. Also, more items will be added continually throughout those days. Both cash & credit will be accepted, and note that all purchases are final. Lastly, I don't think bags will be provided for purchases. Regardless, it's a great sale - and that's in addition to the museum's free admission for everyone (through 1/1/29). read more

I finally made it back to MoMA PS1 after years away, and I'm so glad I did! This iconic Long Island City space once a 19th-century public school has become one of the most important contemporary art institutions in NYC, and it was the perfect setting for a Black History Month celebration. This event, hosted by the Long Island City Partnership and sponsored by Rise Light & Power, highlighted local LIC Black entrepreneurs through a special discussion that was both inspiring and community-driven. I loved that they also spotlighted Black-owned food businesses like Pine & Ginger, Island Foodie (with their delicious jerk chicken) and Selena's Gourmet, who kept everyone happy with sweet treats. Wine, beer, and refreshments rounded out the celebration, making it a true gathering of art, culture, and flavor. Thank you to the Long Island City Partnership for hosting such a thoughtful event and creating space for these important conversations and culinary experiences. read more

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Museum. GOOD. Artwork on the Building caught my eye. An abandoned Schoolhouse transformed into a Contemporary Art Institute. Regret not venturing forth 'cause I found out later that there was free admission. RECOMMEND. read more

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This is a contemporary art museum hosted in a old building which used to be a public school as per the name and was apparently the first one in LIC. I was there a while ago and the weather was nice which is a plus when you go here because unlike most museums, there's actually some stuff outside that you might want to check out. I'm not the biggest fan of art past the 1940s with some exceptions but there's some unique enough exhibits. If open, the Boiler Room is a creepy fun way of looking into the past. One of the more popular things here is James Turrell's "Meeting" which is essentially an open sunroof which used to have days you can go and check it out during sunset which appeared to stop during the pandemic. There's even some artwork along the old staircases such as Ernesto Caivano's In the Woods. The most interesting exhibit there when I went was an Indian artist (I believe) with some daily photos and videos as well as someone else's introspection on their mother who I believe had schizophrenia or some other type of psychosis. If you want food or drinks, I would recommend having them before as the little cafe is overpriced though I had a cookie there which was okay. Otherwise, two exhibits were closed so it was a lot of walking for not much. The place is free for New Yorkers so it would be nice to check out if you're in the neighborhood but I wouldn't recommend traveling too far unless there's some hypermodern artist you are a fan of who happens to be exhibited here. If it wasn't free, I would probably give this place a 2 at the highest as so. read more

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MoMA PS1 is great. Recently visited for the Art Book Fair. It was Read a book week and we were also celebrating Public Libraries. I definitely recommend you visit but maybe not during a big event. It was crazy busy space was limited. My friend had tickets for a dedicated time before we went. read more

MoMA PS1 - Very Cool Fun Book Fair yesterday afternoon. You had to be there. 09/15/25 - Museums Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Located in an old school brick building with a classic creepy boiler room in the basement. Short walk from Court Sq MTA. Admission is free for NY residents. Out of towners pay $10, which is reasonable. Staff at the entrance, cashiers and host in main building were super friendly and helpful. Staff in galleries was way too many of them and most were just playing with the cell phone. Why were they there? They had 2 main exhibitions which were comprehensive. One had a controversial adult theme, which is ok for a venue like this. The other was an innovative blend of future tech and emotion, think TRON meets Korean anime girls falling for each other. It was immersive and provocative, which modern art should be about. I wish the remaining space would have been used to display more art, especially the poorly used courtyard space. More variety and more displays would have been nice and are certainly possible in this space. Overall it was a bit underwhelming. If you're a tourist staying in Manhattan, it's probably not worth coming out here. If you are a modern art enthusiast and like queer art, this place is for you. read more

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I haven't been to MOMA PS1 in years, not since Le Fooding which was 15 years ago (yes, I'm old haha). I'm glad to see that it's thriving with more galleries and it's free for NY residents if you show your ID. I came here on a Sunday afternoon and it wasn't crowded at all. There were three floors of exhibits with more avant garde art that they would not display at the main MOMA. The staff were really nice since they gave us tips and recommended exhibits. If you don't want to brave the crowds of the main MOMA in midtown, this is a good place for some art and culture on a weekend. read more

MoMA PS1 - Courtyard with picture that everyone takes for Instagram - Museums Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Literally more exhibits were closed than open. Specifically James Turrell, Donchristian Jones, Homeroom, and Historic Boiler Room were all closed. Unfortunately my friend convinced me to not ask for a refund because I support the arts and this maker office space bc I'm not a philistine and we're touristing read more

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My angel took me here during my first year in NYC (2019)- yes, I know my review is quite literally years late! I'm working on finishing all the drafts I've somehow accumulated but never finished. This event was part of Warm Up 2019 - "Summer at MoMA PS1 means Warm Uo. A New York City staple since 1998, Warm Up returns this summer to bring you the best in live and electronic music every Saturday in July and August." #WarmUp2019 LINEUP Annie Mac / BBC Radio 1 / London, UK FLOORPLAN (Robert & Lyric Hood) / M-Plant / Detroit, MI Inner Wave / Los Angeles, CA Palms Trax / Dekmantel / Berlin, Germany LAUNDRY DAY / New York, NY Ugly Primo / Primos Studio / Los Angeles, CA Nabihah Iqbal / Ninja Tune + NTS Radio / London, UK read more

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My friends and I had such a great time going through the exhibits. We especially enjoyed Julien Ceccaldi's wild exhibition as it very much aligned with our sense of humor. Every corner had something interesting to look at and we really enjoyed coming here for the first time and discovering secrets in the building. read more

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MoMA PS 1 is a contemporary art museum located in Long Island City, Queens. MoMA PS1 is affiliated w/ the beautiful Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in Manhattan. I have been to MoMA PS1 numerous times over the years and have viewed many exhibits / interactive exhibits & some performances during their Spring, Summer & Fall Open Houses. MoMA PS1 is accessible via public transportation that includes the 7, E, M & G trains to the Court Square Station, the R and some already mentioned trains to Queensboro Plaza as well as via the B32, B62 & Q67 buses. MoMA PS1 has multiple floors, self-service lockers, clean bathromms facilities, etc. Admission is free for NY residents, and there is a suggested admission fee for everyone else - Adults $10, Seniors & Students $5, Children 16 + under & MoMA Members are free. One can go to the MoMA PS 1 website, click on "Reserve Tickets," & then select the day that you want to visit to order tickets. Highlights have included the following - Body Armor Exhibit - highlights included Artist Delilah Montoya's "Storm", "Akondaye and Family" & "Elizabeth Pink Panther" - all part of this exhibit. Artist Ana Pellicer's "Vestaurio Para Nahui Ollin" - costume made out of hammered copper & had copper chains and "Collar De Oaxaca" - a 36ft. Long chain made out of hammered copper. Artisit Sue Coe's "The New Xenophobia" & ""Homeless Woman Dressed in Garbage Bags " from her Graphic Resistance Exhibit. Artist Li Binyuan's "The Sea Bird", "Until The Bridge Collapses" & "Moon". Artist Nancy Spero's "Paper Mirror" Exhibit Actors / Actresses.from Playwright Reza Abdoh's original company performing selections from his plays "Boogeyman", "The Law of Remains", "Quotations from a Ruined City" & "Faust Legend". Double Steel Cage - Interactive Exhibit in which patrons could go inside and had to be strategic to get themselves out - it was interesting. Jeremy Touissaint Baptiste's Exhibit "Pendulum Music: An Arrangement for Four Performers and Geodesic Dome" - was held in the MoMA PS1 Dome- Interesting. I look forward to returning to see other fantastic exhibits. Website - momaps1.org Instagram - @momaps1 Hours of Operation - Monday & Thursday - Sunday - 12 pm - 6 pm Current Exhibits - Rirkrit Tiravanija: A Lot of People (until March 2024) And Ever An Edge: Studio Museum Artists in Residence 2022-2023 (until April 2024) Leslie Martinez: The Fault of Formation (until April) MoMA PS 1 Coat Drive - patrons can bring their gently used winter / cold weather items such as coats, scarves, hats, gloves, etc. to the front entrance kiosk to donate. read more

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One of my favorite museums in NYC! I actually prefer MoMA PS1 over the main MoMA building in Manhattan. Fantastic exhibits and events and it's free admission for New Yorkers! read more

visited this museum to tour their modern arts exhibit. Admission was free for NYC residents. Upon entry there were some huge colorful art deco blocks arranged in connected unison- very artsy. Past the lobby and enter through the door to rooms fill with varieties of art exhibits from artists all around the world. Though there were guided tours for this museum- didn't have time to sign up for the tour. Many rooms were arranged with types of sculptures from different eras and countries. Without a guided tour it is more difficult to grasp the idea of the pieces of artwork; though the general idea is posted along the wall. Overall, a nice museum to spend in LIC read more

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I've been meaning to come here for over a decade and finally made time while staying nearby on a recent trip. While tickets to the museum isn't that expensive, they offer a number of discounts, including for students. I'm happy it's for all students, not just for local schools. I loved chatting with the woman at the ticket office, who excitedly told me what exhibits were on display. I really enjoyed my experience there. Being in an old school makes the gallery setup unique to other museums, and gives the curators fun opportunities to design exhibits. Sadly the Terrell exhibit was closed due to the weather, which was a huge bummer (but nothing they could control). I loved the variety of art on display, the diversity of artists, and the mix of POV and subject matter. The gift shop is huge and has anything you could think of, although I wish there were postcards of some of the art on display, as I like to take those home. I'm eager to return in the future. read more

First time visiting MOMA psi in Long Island City, Queens. Free admission for NYC residents, you just need to give your zip code. They do a bag check and also provide free lockers for your bags. I also saw a free phone charging station where you can leave your device and pick it up later. I came at a good time, they were having an exhibit that gave out free green curry as part of the exhibition. It was delicious! There are many rooms setup and it feels like the space used to be a school. I loved the space- there's a huge outdoor courtyard space that has many picnic tables. It would be a great place to hang out when the weather gets warmer. They also have a cozy cafe (although I didn't try anything) and a gift shop. They have this teen art area where teens can draw and their artwork would be displayed! Overall: I had a great time at this museum. I would love to visit again when the weather gets warmer and the exhibits change. The Long Island city area is also great as there are many restaurants and other activities to do nearby! read more

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Entrance is free for New York residents. Fun little gem in Long Island City, around the corner from Trader Joe's and 7 train. Three floors and basement packed with lots of art, and curated well. They also have a little cafe and lots of outdoor seating. Staff were all super helpful and kind. read more

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I've been visiting MoMA PS1 for years and appreciate their commitment to showcasing a wide range of artists and perspectives. That said, there is usually at least one exhibit that feels justified with academic art speak. Still, I always find something that resonates with me. The building, a rustic old public school, is a gem among the surrounding luxury skyscrapers. I especially enjoy sitting in the room with the open ceiling, part of Meeting by James Turrell. The subjective nature of the work is part of the experience, and I always enjoy visiting. It is also free for New Yorkers and accessible with a stroller. read more

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Loved my visit to Moma PS1. Free for NY Residents and pay as you wish. A great find in LIC with exhibits of local artists as well as invited artists. The small venue is great as it is not as overwhelming as the Moma in NYC. Cafe and bookstore is fantastic too. read more

Definitely an interesting place to spend an afternoon. It's near the trains so it's convenient to get to and also free for nyc residents (they don't check this very hard). It's all modern art and a few exhibits centered around specific artists. Some are interactive, like a tea area and a ping pong table. We spent maybe an hour or two inside and got through the entire thing. The building is an old school so it had a slightly creepy aesthetic but it added to the vibe. Less polished than the MoMa, but still entertaining. read more

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What an incredible experience right in my own backyard. I live about teo blocks away and with some free time this past weekend I stepped in to explore a but. The exhibits were amazing, thought provoking and really emphasized modern social climate & the celebration of free expression and the uplifting of voices/art of works featured the marginalized and oppressed. Walking the grounds was great and I would love to come back with friends for a lunch at Minas inside, where the lattes smelled heavenly. The museum is free to New Yorkers, and definitely can be done in an hour, or longer, if you want to attend a talk or program. read more

MoMA PS1 - Courtyard - Museums Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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I've gone once in January 2018 and then again yesterday, and both times, the exhibits have blown me away. The current ones especially were fascinating to look at and also thought-provoking. It was a multimedia experience, with films, sculptures, paintings, outdoor exhibitions and even decorated staircases. Free for NYC residents! They do check your bags but at least they also offer bag storage. The only thing is, I wish this museum opened earlier in the day. (It currently opens at 12 pm) read more

MoMA PS1 - Exhibits on display (10/16/22) - Museums Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Pros: + Free entry for New Yorkers + Entirely dedicated to Modern Art + Great area - plenty of places to get more food Cons: - Can get pretty hot quickly in the summers - Limited hours - be sure to check because they are closed on Tuesdays/Wednesdays IG: QueenOfAdventureNYC read more

Make a timed reservation online on their website before you go and visit. You can go for free if you are a NYC resident or just make a donation of your choice. It isn't hard to do. Once you go inside to this cold, dark and gloomy area indoors where they check your vaccine & ID and they look at your timed reservation. There's also the ropes you go on where you line up to check-in after everything. Once that's done, you go through this area where it looks like a an outdoor picnic area. (I know that they hold concerts during the summer.) Afterwards, you see this small little restaurant that you can only order at and not dine-in at, I think due to covid. Right nearby there's the entrance/ exit to the museum. There's around three floors and each one symbolizes something. It's all modern art so there are sculptures, paintings, photographs, audio, and visual things too. Some strobe effects too. It was quite interesting. I'll probably go back as it is free and the exhibits changes every so often. read more

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This is MoMA's more experimental space, and I like it a lot! It's in a cool, old school building, with great exposed brick and wooden floors. Beautiful large windows with tons of light. Feels less snobby or pretentious than many other NYC museums. The art is also edgier, maybe even more controversial. More raw. And I like that. My favorite experience here was an expansive exhibit focusing on the art of incarcerated prisoners. The work was beautiful, moving. Sometimes heart-wrenching. I wish I had been able to spend more time with each piece, to truly digest the gravity and the pain, but the spaces are small, and only so many people are allowed to be in one room at a time due to COVID restrictions. There was also a neat, colorful, and cheeky Niki de Saint Phalle sculpture exhibit. It tied in with some of her more serious social justice work. Something else I really liked was the "Homeroom" space, where the community can post social justice and community info. There is a cafe that offers counter service and has a big courtyard for outdoor dining. I didn't try it, but it would have topped off a great experience. I almost passed up this museum, but I ended up enjoying it very much, probably even more than the main MoMA campus. I'll keep an eye out for future events. read more

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The name comes from the fact that this expansive museum is housed in a former public school in Long Island City, but truth be told, they should call it the Museum of Really Out There Modern Art - MoROTMA. The large scale exhibits may befuddle as much as they fascinate, and the repurposed classrooms provide the appropriate venues since some of the pieces deserve to be bypassed like stumbling into the wrong home room on your first day of middle school. Consider an odd, flat sculpture made of Top Ramen packages (photo: http://bit.ly/2nAApnc). Was that art...or was there a sale at Costco? Then there was a large room with angry non-sequitur phrases relating to social injustices. Pretty colors though (photo: http://bit.ly/2nDZ4Y3). We came upon a fish tank and wondered if this was part of an art installation or somebody's pet fish (photo: http://bit.ly/2nqvFRa). We never did find out. By the time we pondered the bigger artistic statements, we were ready to lounge in the colorful hammocks set up in the terrace area. My head started to hurt. It's free for NYC residents, but long-distance travellers like me and Jamie W. were charged a $10 admission. Seemed fair enough just for the hammocks. RELATED - Planning a trip to NYC? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2ZvQA2F read more

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I'm only knocking one star off because so many of the exhibits were closed when I visited. The ones that were open were incredibly well done. Go on a little hunt for art in the stairwells! read more

MoMA PS1 - Art from around the building! - Museums Near Me - Long Island City, New York

If MoMA is the grande dame of contemporary art in New York City (in Midtown Manhattan), MoMA PS1 is its funkier and unpredictable sibling (in Queens). With no permanent collection, PS1 is an exhibition space on a much smaller scale. The work is eclectic, more recent, featuring less well-known artists, in keeping with its founding mission long before merging with MoMA in 2000. It begins with the setting. PS1 was founded in an abandoned school building, and there are sections left relatively untouched that really take me back to my public school years. High ceilings, huge windows, window panes in the doors and upper walls, base and wall moldings, gleaming floor tiles or well-worn hardwood; and oh, the stairs! The separately built, street-facing entrance building is made of thick cast concrete, with strategic skylights beaming slivers of light into the stark space. To enter the museum itself requires a walk through the large courtyard, which doubles as an event and exhibition space. During a period when I had a MoMA membership (disclaimer, hoped to leverage the membership discount on some Eames chairs), I visited both MoMA and PS1, but unexpectedly found myself enjoying PS1 visits more. In one respect, I like being able to "complete" the exhibits, and it's hard to feel that way in larger museums, even if I intend to focus on specific sections. But it has always been more than that. PS1 seemed a perfect coalescence between intriguing, relevant, often riveting art and a spartan setting with personality. It doesn't attract tourist crowds. While it keeps limited opening hours, it seldom takes more than a couple of hours to complete exhibits. PS1 re-opened in the fall of 2020 with timed tickets with a single, compelling exhibit: Marking Time, Art in the Age of Mass Incarceration. Timed tickets remain in effect. Entrance fees range $5 - 10; NYC residents can visit for free. The on-site gift shop has an extensive selection of art books for sale. Although not open when I last went, the on-site cafe is currently open for window service on some days. PS1 is one of my favorite NYC museums to re-visit regularly, and worth a visit by anyone interested in contemporary art. read more

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MoMA PS1 might not get all the accolades or the buzz that many other art institutions in NYC, but it is one of the most iconic places in Queens. It is actually one of the largest spaces in the United States that has dedicated exhibitions to contemporary art. It is not everyone's thing clearly, but it is a very important cultural center of the New York art scene. Situated right off of Court Square, the place might just look like any other building (#1) but the large, yet iconic MoMA PS1 painted mural is hard to miss. Depending the exhibition, the actual art pieces are not typically abundant. Some folks might come in here hoping to see a lot more than what's here, but I think that's part of the contemporary art experience. The other big draw is their seasonal programming and events. Summertime usually finds a good crowd here, especially during their "warm up" series where they have exhibitions and even bands come to rock the neighborhood. That courtyard space is definitely fire. Rooftop is not always open, but it's a great view of the Manhattan skyline. Some things that could use improvement: The ventilation is a challenge during the warm months. I think the white space / interior is a psychological trick to make one feel like they're not sweating bullets while perusing the building. The other issue might be handicap access. I know it's there, but the space is not completely conducive for it. There is also a cafe as wel Something to note, the days of which they're open is only for 6 hours. They are closed midweek, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. There are deals all the time, which include free admission on certain days with specific program affiliations. _____________ (#1) Fun fact: It was formerly a school building. read more

Great place to check out some art in Queens. Highly recommend it! Centrally located and easy to get to.

I came here to see the Cathy Wilkes exhibition with my brother on a Sunday. The space itself is breathtakingly awesome and a labyrinth within itself. As an art historian, the one word that continually came to my mind throughout our experience was subversive. Subversive (adj.): seeking or intended to subvert an established system or institution. Subvert (v.) undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution. That's what this museum does. In space and in exhibition it subverts your idea of a museum, what it's supposed to be, what it should showcase, how it should showcase it, how you as viewer should experience it. We began with a film piece called "Tripoli Cancelled" from Naeem Mohaiemen's exhibition, "There is No Last Man". The film captures these raw feelings of loneliness, sadness and longing. The film is beautiful and visually complex. It was during film that the word subvert first came up for me. Mohaiemen subverts the visual as we know it with complex angles and unconventional lighting that create visual illusions and uncertainty. Next, we strolled through Carolee Schneemann's "Kinetic Painting". She subverts these ideas of what is a woman, who and what is an artist, what is art, what is acceptable and was doing so in a time where subversion was unpopular. Where the social constructs were rigid even in the avant-grade art world. The most moving piece for me were her "Interior Scroll" that was a part of a performance work where she inserted the scroll into her vagina and then during the performance piece publicly pulled it from herself and read from it the feminist manifesto she typed on it. Her work has inspired women and other artists of the feminine to subvert the patriarchy. Throughout the exhibition she subverts the proper and appropriate and trades it in for truth and raw realism. Next we enjoyed the James Turrell "Meeting" installation which fully emerges four of the five senses in a journey of dichotomies. The setting (like a museum) is both solitary and yet communal. Playing between natural and artificial light the artist fuses heaven and earth and Creator with creator. Subverting the ideas of museum and art. It was a treat to enjoy this after sunset on a cold New York night. The experience was ethereal. Last, we experienced the Cathy Wilkes exhibition which subverts the established modern museum experience by giving you a numbered map and having guides present to almost physically dictate how to you how to navigate the space and how to experience the works. The design of the space also forces you to experience the works a minimum of two times but from a different perspective spatially by reversing your physical orientation and internally due to change of context from the prior experience. Finally we perused through the museum shop and saw quite a few interesting reads and "coffee table" books. My only wish is that the museum's cafe would include some plant-based options into its menu. We would've loved to patronize the cafe but were unable to do so for this reason. read more

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Was hoping to see more but this intimate exhibition space had two major exhibitions in Brooklyn. I'd head to the third floor first and then head to the first floor. read more

MoMA PS1 - I enjoyed his talk on film near the end of the exhibition. Thank you GB for your heart and activism. - Museums Near Me - Long Island City, New York

I've been to the MoMA on 53rd often, but somehow never made it past the East River to PS1. I was surprised by how small it was, but loved the exhibitions. The museum is actually a converted school building, so the space is a little old but has great character. I went on a weekday afternoon and it was nice and quiet. Admission is suggested at $10 for adults, but NYC residents, children under 16, and those who go Friday evenings between 4-8p (through 9/6) get free admission. read more

A wonderful place to go and see some really different works of art also great for meditation and clearing the mind read more

MoMA PS1 - My drawing was done inside ps1 June 8th 2021 - Museums Near Me - Long Island City, New York

We were hesitating if we should come here since it was raining that day. But they didn't let us down. Here is currently free for NY resident. Also free if you visited MOMA within 14 days. So keep your ticket if you went to MOMA. Here is a lot smaller than MOMA, but I liked the exhibition. Each stair way is an art show too. Explore all the stairs! I like the Maureen Gallace: Clear Day. Somehow these little paintings about houses and nature just warmed my heart. Another one I like a lot is Ian Cheng: Emissaries. Pretty visual design. I like the old school building style itself too. Here worth the trip to Long Island! read more

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Two words: Love it! This museum features new art work every year. New artists feed our imagination with new and uplifting ideas, paintings, drawings, interior design, sculptures, and movies. A very artsy place to be, you get to see some of the cutting edge arts from all around the world. The front lawn displays grand artwork for everyone to enjoy. This sculpture you can walk around and marvel at how large and unique it looks. You can almost interact with it - with limitations, of course. PS 1 Warm up hosts global musical artists to put you into the mood for clubbing later on. Wander around the museum. Every classroom-turned-into-a-gallery features different artists. This seems more practical for it makes easier for people to focus on the art. On the first floor, there is a bar that serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. You can rest in the dining area and listen to the music from popular bands/DJ playing from the outside. PS 1 still uses some of the student desks! A firm reminder that this locale welcomed many students in the past. PS 1 is free if you live in the area. Bring your ID and get your bracelet so you can go in and out of the Warm-up. If you don't live around the area, no worries. Get your tickets on the web. I love this place. Convenient to restaurants, it makes for a fun Saturday event. read more

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