The High LinevsThe Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
The High Line and The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) are both praised by expert writers. On balance, The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) ranks marginally better than The High Line. The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) scores 91 with positive reviews from 9 sources including Condé Nast Traveler, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.
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Fodor's "This elevated space has been transformed into a green retreat in the spirit of Paris's Promenade Plantée and is one of the most visited parks in the city." Full review
Concierge "The High Line is brilliantly executed, hugely popular, and has become an instant must-see."
Travel + Leisure "“To walk on the High Line,” says Friends of the High Line cofounder Joshua David, “is to experience New York from a vantage point that can’t be touched anywhere else.”" Full review
Frommer's "Manhattan’s newest and most inventive park... winds its way through two of Manhattan’s most creative and vibrant neighborhoods." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Editor's Pick
"Built atop a former elevated railway, the High Line quickly became one of New York’s most popular parks." Full review
Time Out "Built on an abandoned railway track, the space is ingenious in its use of reclaimed industrial detritus, a necessity in footage-starved Manhattan." Full review
Not For Tourists "Stunning elevated park; a testament to human creativity."
On the Grid "A fresh concept of a public park, the highline snakes over the concrete and cars of NYC, giving you tranquility, stunning city views, and moments of fantastic, every changing art." Full review
Afar Magazine "The High Line, a public park built on an elevated train track in NYC, should be on the top of any visitor's list." Full review
Where "The 1.45-mile-long elevated park and public promenade offers a spectacular view of the Hudson River and Manhattan skyline." Full review
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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." Full review
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." Full review
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." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The hullabaloo over MoMA's $600 million makeover in 2005 (and $20 admission fee) has overshadowed how impressive its collection truly is." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The masterpieces in the permanent collection are too numerous to mention." Full review
Afar Magazine "From 4-8 PM every Friday, the MoMA offers free admission! See "Starry Night", Jackson Polluck, and exhibits on such topics as urban planning, the power of typography, and more." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"One of the world's preeminent cultural institutions, the MoMA offers an unparalleled overview of the modern visual arts." Full review
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Highlight tours are a good way to get the best overview of the works on view
On the Grid "MoMA is a thing of beauty. The collection is stunning and extensive. One could easily get lost in exploring the building alone. " Full review
Where "One of the world’s greatest repositories of 20th-century art contains masterpieces by van Gogh, Picasso and Matisse, a sculpture garden and an extensive film collection." Full review
