VISIT
MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson Ave. at the intersection of 46th Ave.
Long Island City, NY 11101
(718) 784-2084
Hours
12–6 PM, Thursday through Monday, closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
MoMA PS1 is closed in recognition of the following holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. On Christmas Eve MoMA PS1 closes at 3 p.m.
ARTBOOK @ MoMA PS1 is open during regular museum hours.
Admission
Admission is suggested: $10 for adults; $5.00 for students and senior citizens; free for MoMA members, MoMA Corporate Members, MoMA admission ticket holders, Long Island City Residents, NYC public school students, Members of the Press, & other Museum Staff with valid ID. MoMA tickets must be presented at MoMA PS1 within thirty days of the date on the ticket and is not valid during Warm Up and some MoMA PS1 events or benefits.
Admission Policy and Hours during Warm Up
2–9 PM, Saturdays from July 2–Semptember 10, 2011
Admission is mandatory: $15 for adults; free for MoMA members, Long Island City Residents with proof of residency (11101-11106, 11109), & members of the Press who have been authorized in advance. Contact Rebecca Taylor in advance to apply for press credentials.
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Please be advised:
As Warm Up is a special event, our regular admission policies do not apply. The following categories do not receive free admission to Warm Up: MoMA Corporate Members, MoMA admission ticket holders, MoMA Annual Pass holders, other museum staff & members of the press who have not been authorized in advance.
Admission is cash only.
Entry and re-entry are not permitted after 8:40 PM.
Tickets purchased at the door are valid for that day only.
Outside food and alcohol are not permitted.
Directions
Subway + -
E and M Trains
Get off at the Court Sq-23 St stop. After exiting the train walk towards the 21 Street exit (away from 7 train connection and Jackson Avenue exit). Take a left onto 21 Street and walk 3 blocks.
7 Train
Until April 2, 2012, 7 trains skip Court Sq in both directions . Instead, get off at Hunters Point Av. Upon exiting the subway walk West (towards Manhattan) on 49th Avenue and then North on 21 Street (towards the Citibank building) to MoMA PS1. Visitor entance is located on Jackson Avenue.
G Train
Get off at the 21st St. stop. MoMA PS1 is the large brick building across the street to the left. Walk around the building to come to our front entrance.
L.I.R.R.
Take the L.I.R.R. to Hunterspoint Ave. and take the 7 train towards Flushing (see directions for the 7 train above).
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Take the L.I.R.R. to the Jamaica station and take the E train towards Manhattan (see directions for the E train above).
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Take the L.I.R.R. to Woodside and take the 7 train towards Time Square (see directions for the 7 train above).
Please refer to MTA.info for information about service disruptions or changes.
Bus + -
Take the Q67 to Jackson and 46th Aves.
Take the B62 to 46th Ave.
East River Ferry + -
Take the East River Ferry service to Hunters Point, LIC from Manhattan or Brooklyn. Visit www.nywaterway.com to plan your trip.
Car + -
From Manhattan
Take the Midtown Tunnel at 34th Street. Exit at 21st St./Van Alst (first exit after the toll booths). Continue through two stoplights. MoMA PS1 will be on your right, across the street from the post office. The entrance to MoMA PS1 is on Jackson Avenue.
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Take the Queensboro Bridge at 59th Street: use the lower roadway. When you get off the bridge, take the Queens Boulevard service lane (which is all the way to the right). Turn right onto Jackson Avenue and follow it to 46th Avenue. MoMA PS1 will be on the right side of the street.
From Queens/Long Island
Take the Long Island Expressway (495) West. Exit at Van Dam Street (last exit before the toll booths). Turn right on Van Dam and make a left onto Thomson Avenue. From Thompson Ave., make another left onto Jackson Avenue. Continue straight on Jackson for three blocks. MoMA PS1 is located at the intersection of 46th Avenue and Jackson Avenue.
From Brooklyn
Take the BQE North to the McGuinness Boulevard exit. Once you have exited, veer to the left. Follow McGuinness Boulevard over the Pulaski Bridge. At the bottom of the bridge, make a right onto Jackson Avenue. Continue on Jackson Avenue for three blocks and MoMA PS1 will appear on your left, at the intersection of Jackson Avenue and 46th Street.
From the Bronx
Take the Triborough Bridge to the Grand Central Parkway. Exit onto the BQE (278) West. Exit onto the Long Island Expressway and follow directions from Queens/Long Island (see above).
From Westchester
Take the Triborough Bridge to the first exit. Follow the exit road to the stoplight and turn right onto 31st Street. Follow 31st Street; it will become Jackson Avenue. After you pass 46th Avenue, the entrance to MoMA PS1 will appear on the right.
From New Jersey
Take the George Washington Bridge to the Major Deegan Expressway over the Triborough Bridge. Follow directions from Westchester (see above).
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Take the Holland Tunnel to Canal Street and cut through Manhattan to the Manhattan Bridge. Exit the Bridge at the 278/BQE exit. Follow the BQE to McGuinness Boulevard going north. McGuinness leads to Jackson Avenue. The entrance to MoMA PS1 will be on the right.
Parking
There is street parking at MoMA PS1: spaces, however, are limited and towing regulations are strictly enforced. The closest parking lot is located just across the street from MoMA PS1 at 45-66 Davis Street. The lot is located between Davis and Crane Street, just one block southeast of Jackson Avenue. MoMA PS1 visitors receive a discounted rate. For details call (917) 566-7537.
The closest garage, Court Square Municipal Parking Garage, is located at 45-40 Court Square, between Court Square East and Court Square West, approximately 500 feet south of Jackson Avenue behind Court House Community District #2. For details call (718) 784-9877.
Tips for Visiting
Accessibility
The public entrance on Jackson Avenue is accessible by ramp. Wheelchairs are available free of charge in the coat check on a first-come, first-served basis. The three main floors, including the bookstore and café, are accessible by elevator. For elevator access to the basement, please ask for assistance at the front desk in the lobby area. Wheelchair-accessible bathrooms are located on floors 1, 2, and 3. For more information, or to notify our staff of any special needs, please call the front desk during regular public hours (718) 784-2085.
Checkroom
MoMA PS1 requires visitors to check backpacks of any size, messenger bags, shopping bags, umbrellas, and all items 11 x 14 inches (28 x 35.5 cm) or larger. To avoid a lengthy wait in the checkroom line, visitors should not bring such items. The checkroom reserves the right to refuse any item and is not responsible for items held by the checkroom. More specific size requirements may apply to certain galleries.
Cameras
Videotaping and still photography is permitted in the courtyard and cafe only. No photographs or videotapes may be reproduced, distributed, or sold without permission from MoMA PS1. Photo and Video documentation of the work on view is not permitted without special permission from the press office. Members of the press, with valid ID, may obtain a press pass at the admissions desk.
Cellular Phones
The use of cellular phones is not permitted in the galleries.
Sketching
Sketching is permitted in the galleries (pencil only, no ink or paint) with sketchbooks no larger than 8 1/2 x 11 inches (21.6 x 27.9 cm).
Strollers
Baby strollers are permitted at all times.
Group Visits
Groups
Groups of ten or more must make an appointment prior to their visit. They are invited to explore MoMA PS1 on their own, but outside personnel may not lecture without prior approval. The following are rates for admission:
Adults: $10
Students: $5
Seniors: $5
College, University and New York City high school Self-Guided Visits
Professors from accredited colleges and universities are invited to lecture to their students during regular public visiting hours. New York City high school teachers may also take advantage of this option. Groups larger than 25 people must be broken up into smaller sections.
Professor lecturing fee (one flat rate, includes admission): $20
College and K-12 students: $5 per student
NYC public high school students: Free
Children 16 and under: Free
Guided Tours
Led by scholars and artists who have exhibited at MoMA PS1, guided tours offer adult and school groups a focused introduction to the exhibitions.
Individual groups may not exceed 25 people. Groups larger than 25 must be divided between multiple lecturers. Tour rates apply for a minimum of 12 participants per lecturer. Guided tours must be requested one month prior to the date of your visit.
Adults: $20
Seniors: $15
College students: $15
K-12 students: $12
NYC public high school students: $10
MoMA Members: $15
To organize a visit, please submit a request
form:
Guided Tour Request Form
Self-Guided Visit Request Form
Group Visit Request Form
To contact Group Services directly, please email visitor_services_ps1@moma.org or call (718) 786-7608.
