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The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) vs American Museum of Natural History
Both are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) ranks marginally higher than American Museum of Natural History. The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) ranks #10 in New York City with positive reviews from 9 reviews such as concierge.com, Fodor's and Condé Nast Traveler.
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
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11 West 53 Street, New York City, NY
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Fodor's
"Art enthusiasts and novices alike are often awestruck by the masterpieces before them here, including Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon and van Gogh's Starry Night."
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Concierge
"The world's preeminent museum for modern art reopened in November 2004 on its original site in a new building designed by architect Yoshio Taniguchi."
Frommer's
"This is where you’ll find van Gogh’s Starry Night, Cezanne’s Bather, Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, and the great sculpture by Rodin, Monument to Balzac."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Founded in 1929, MoMA is one of NYC’s most popular museums, home to more than 100,000 pieces of modern artwork, most by A-listers."
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Travel + Leisure
"The hullabaloo over MoMA's $600 million makeover in 2005 (and $20 admission fee) has overshadowed how impressive its collection truly is."
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American Museum of Natural History
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79th Street and Central Park West, New York City, NY 10024
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Concierge
"No child—or adult for that matter—who has strolled under the enormous blue whale has ever forgotten this cavernous museum on the Upper West Side."
Travel + Leisure
"One of New York City’s most prestigious museums, the American Museum of Natural History encourages visitors to explore and understand the natural world around them."
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Time Out
"No matter which wing you wander through or where your curiosities lie (dinosaurs, gems or something else entirely), it’s hard to explore this Upper West Side fixture without being awestruck."
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Fodor's
"The largest natural history museum in the world is also one of the most impressive sights in New York."
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Hit the highlights in half a day
Condé Nast Traveler
Editor's Pick
"No child—or adult for that matter—who has strolled under the enormous blue whale has ever forgotten this cavernous museum on the Upper West Side."
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Don't miss the hall of African mammals with its centerpiece herd of elephants.
