The MOMA - One Among the Many New York Attractions

New York is known to be the melting pot of manyOn the other hand if you happen to be a first time
cultures and this is what makes the "Big Apple"visitor, another one of the great New York attractions
distinctly unique that draws in a big crowd. At everyyou shouldn't miss is the Empire State Building. At 102
corner you can see somebody on tour simplystories this land mark is the tallest building in the state
because there are so many New York attractions toof New York. It is said to have been visited by over
visit.110 million people. This is because it has one of the
If you're a person who digs modernist art, the Museummost popular outdoor observatories in the world that
of Modern Art (MoMA) is definitely the place for you. Itoffers an impressive 360-degree view of the whole
holds the works of influential American artists and thecity.
best collection of modern Western masterpieces in theThe Museum of Natural History is another great New
world. The museum houses a vast number ofYork attraction. Its many wonderful exhibits makes it
architectural designs, sculptures, over 300,000 books,one of the largest in most celebrated museums in the
around 150,000 individual paintings and drawings, andworld. A notable part of this museum is the Rose
approximately 22,000 films. The MoMA's collection ofCenter and Planetarium. We can also find here the Art
an unparalleled overview of modern andof the Diorama which recreates nature, the Hall of
contemporary art make it the most influential museumMeteorites, and of course the ever famous Fossil Halls
of modern art in the whole world.which contains fossils of the "king" of dinosaurs the
A few familiar and important pieces that can be foundTyrannosaurus Rex.
in the MoMA are Claude Monet's Reflections ofThere are other museums and historic landmarks that
Clouds on the Water-Lily Pond and Pablo Picasso'sgo with the many New York attractions. They include
Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Giorgio De Chirico, Lovethe Guggenheim Museum which also holds 20th and
Song, and Henri Matisse, The Plum Blossoms. The21st century art, impressionist, post-impressionist, early
museum also houses photography and designs frommodern and contemporary art. And of course, the
legendary designers.attraction which would make New York incomplete
The MoMA dates back to 1929, when it started bywithout it, the grand world-famous Statue of Liberty.
renting a small area to house its pieces. It had thenIf you are planning to go to New York do not miss out
improved and became an icon in developing andon the MoMA and the other wonderful New York
collecting modernist art. The expansion and growth ofattractions. You will find your stay worthwhile and
MoMA has reached the point that it now has its owninteresting at the same time with these great places to
award-winning fine dining restaurant called The Modern.explore.