MoMA PS1 was founded in 1971 by Alanna Heiss as the Institute for Art and Urban Resources Inc., an organization devoted to organizing exhibitions in underutilized and abandoned spaces across New York City.
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a win. always. for anyone interested in contemporary art - do not miss this. some people say it can be a hit or a miss but the food here is amazing and there's always at least one thing you love.
Join the daily tour , it'll take you up to the rooftop , where you'll find the poncho for James Turrell 's "Meeting" along with incredible view of Manhattan skyline and Brooklyn Bridge .
Find a diverse range of world-class DJs and musicians at Warm Up, the popular daytime wingding in MoMA PS1’s concrete-walled school yard. Pro tip: Avoid the long lines by snagging advance tickets. Read more
PS1 Summer Saturday Warmup Concerts are not to be missed! Go early (before 5PM) to explore the museum , stay for drinks and dancing in the sculpture garden . Be warned: everything is cash only !
The concrete-surfaced Museum of Modern Art outpost is home to a destination summer DJ series, global art book shop, and school-housed themed cafe run by LIC’s critically acclaimed M. Wells Diner .
More of the variety of exhibitions are seen here through a year. Classroom size collection halls are flexibly accessible and outside events are fun. Check the calendar and decide what you want!
Designed to bring together artists and audiences, the Contemporary Art Center showcases modern art that you wouldn't find anywhere else in a unique space that Museum Mile certainly can't offer.
Come for the art ,stay for the 2 amazing book and magazine shops before you leave. Printed Matter Art Book fair happens here and it gets crazy busy on the last day too.
It's really cool in here! I love how the first public school in NYC was converted into a museum . The outside and inside reminds me a lot of my high school .
Tons of hidden art in the stairwells.. Obligatory James Turrell room that is worth the visit alone. Currently free for NYC residents too!
Don't miss the Pipilotti Rist video in the floor of the lobby (it's small but fantastic) and James Turrell 's "Meeting" on the 3rd floor, there are few greater "rooms" in the world.
MoMA’s Queens output. Worth checking out for the building’s design alone. Free of NY residents. Grab lunch at Mr Wells Dinette inside.
Grab a ticket to their Warm Up summer dance party series in their courtyard , which also grants you entry to see the museum 's exhibitions . M. Wells Dinette is there serving up unique eats.
Join the daily tour , especially if you are a rookie in art like myself. Interesting pieces along the staircase. Don't miss that!
If off-kilter art is your thing, you are at home in the hallways of works from both emerging and famed artists . Head over for Sunday Sessions for weekly servings of film , performance , and discussion.
A great museum ! Smaller and easier to visit than the MoMA, great selection of artists .
Originally built in 1893 as the First Ward School, it could hold up to 1,000 students in its more than 30 rooms. Even after being renamed, closed and then reopened, the public-school theme remains. Read more
Suggested admission and free with MOMA ticket. This place is fun to explore. Lots of off the wall exhibits . Some leave you saying huh??? But none the less a nice way to spend the day.
If you have a recent ticket stub (30 days old or less) from the Museum of Modern Art in Manhattan, you can get in free at PS1 with it.
James Turrell Meeting Room permanent installation is back. General admission to museum is free with a NY state ID. Go and go often
Now showing the Greater New York exhibition that's very worth visiting. Plus it's always an interesting venue to troll around
Warm up: Nice venue, good crowd, but soundsystem is hugely underpowered and misplaced. Upgrade to a full funktion one, 4 points, move DJ booth down and facing the staircase, then you'll have a party.
Must do: James Turrell "Meeting" room 3rd floor. Opens at 3pm depending on weather but sometimes earlier. Lay on the floor for the best view . Daydream away!
Home of one of the greatest summer music series: Warm Up. An Uber NYC favorite, this series features some of the best DJs around, and a new functional architectural installation each year.
MoMA's sister museum is the mecca for installation art & a truly unique experience. A must see is James Turrell "Meeting"- a magical room on the top floor. Don't miss PS1's Saturday Sessions. —Landon
Provocative & progressive exhibitions organized by an amazing curatorial team who know no boundaries. If you want a more intimate art experience, go there.
Be sure to explore all of the nooks and crannies. This is an amazing space with an incredible amount of things to see and art to explore.
If you're there in summer, Warm Up is the most fun you could handle in an afternoon. Amazing bands and DJs , a killer crowd to dance with and great art . What more could you want?
Only 3 stops away from Grand Central and totally worth the trip. Always innovative, well-laid out and the only classroom-themed cafe I've seen!
Warm Up to Cool Down: buy your tickets ahead of time online to skip the long lines and have enough time to enjoy the artwork before the music . Read more
An exhibition space that has featured work from James Turrell , Keith Sonnier, Richard Serra and others. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors and free for children under 16.
Off the beaten path, this branch of MoMA often exhibits larger than life artwork. Take the subway. Its a short walk from the station.
There's a good chance you'll find something interesting, even if you don't know anything on show. Also a nice place and a good bookshop
On the Mike Kelley retrospective: “Whether you like or dislike him, as you might by turns, he felt as indispensable as a compass in the darker woods of contemporary experience.” Oct. 13-Feb. 2 Read more
Summer party series are the business (albeit expensive ). Featured artists also run the gamut of popular to obscure which is great.
we are heading out to of range!, this place is cool, every year a new designer get's picked to transform the outdoor space , fun DJ's spin, food and beer everywhere, during the summer time
Leave extra time for Covid19 staff insistences. Go art go!
Pleasant art and an awesome outdoor concert/party the day I went but couldn't help but feel ripped off on the concessions..
First time here: pieces were hit-or-miss, I assume different works would change my opinion. I did enjoy walking around a true "old school" building.
This unique museum offers a more relaxed environment of contemporary art . Check out their summer parties on Saturdays!
MoMA's museum in Queens. They have really fun day parties called Warm Up in the front courtyard on Saturdays in the summer. http://momaps1.org/warmup
Great tour guides - they know their stuff but also down to earth and willing to admit how bizarre some of the "art " is...
Try and catch one of their music events (Warm Up) during the summer
Reminder for L.I.C. residents: Admission is free! And a reminder to all: The bookstore here wonderful and the only one in the neighborhood .
I always love the exhibits here; great balance between being artistic and being a little out there.
Excellent space for showcasing contemporary art . The weekend scene is a bit contrived but still cool.
Always worth checking out and the building is much fun to explore and seek things out.
extraordinary! worht seeing for sure! better try guided visit, there's lot to miss without proper guidance.
Courtyard installations are generally great. Museum layout itself not conducive to viewing art .
Check out the "Sol LeWitt: Crayola Square" exhibition . Crayola Square, a Crayola crayon wall drawing originally created in 1971 at an event organized by P.S.1 founder and director Alanna Heiss. Read more
Cool venue for summer parties. Come early, check the art and spend all day dancing. Craving a snack? Look for the oysters! - Cristina
It can get a bit chilly so bundle up!! It's nonetheless beautiful and breathtaking - @steph_soto
A hidden gem of a museum... Go when you need some peace - Kate Ruby Klenfner
It’s a wonderful place to spend 1-2 hours for a dose of fascinating art, especially when you’re time staved. Due to the generosity of private donors, admission is free! - Zile Dzenitis
The ArtAccess program is among the best art classes I have attended. Very good techniques, and sometimes educational too. Would most certainly recommend to anyone in the area who may be interested. - Eric Edmondson
Gr8 Athenian omelette w spinach & feta cheese & home fries. - Noah Xifr
The Voodoo coffee is great hot and an espresso is a fine chaser. It's cozy here too. - Matthew Caldecutt