Some people are simply unaware of the enormity of the MET and will be taken by surprise if they expect to walk in and cover the entire museum in a few hours. That was the basis for my comment. It is simply part of being a well informed traveller.

For a short period of time, the Frick if you aren't particulary into modernism. Of course Water Lilies almost makes the trip to MoMA worth it for that one painting.

Please tell me what are the specific paintings and other things, that I should not miss at MoMA.
Also, thanks mclaurie for your suggestions :)

What to see at MOMA? Where does one begin? Not knowing your taste in art, it's hard to say what you MUST see. There is an abundant of riches--paintings by Picasso, Matisse, Warhols, Pollock, Miro, Modrian for starters.
Where do your tastes lie?

Preeya, You may want to walk up towards the Park and ask at Whole Foods in the Time Warner building. Sorry, I'm not of that persuasion.

preeya found this website which has a brief video and some reviews. You can rent an audio tour of the museum that lasts about 2.5 hrs.

http://www.nynewsday.com/news/local/...ideo.realvideo

Preeya, here's a little more specific information on what to see at MOMA. The most popular collection is on the fifth floor--highlighted by a magnificent group of Picassos and Matisses. I would recommend starting there.
Incidentally, a convenient spot for lunch is the cafe on the second floor...a wide choice of items and reasonable prices (especially for a musuem in NYC!). We were there today, and despite the big crowds, we have a very short wait to get into the cafe.
This was our second trip there...and we still haven't seen everything.

Preeya,

I hope you have a wonderful time at the MoMA. I was NYC for my brother's wedding last weekend and had a few hours before my flight on Sun the 12th (I probably passed by you chick) and was glad to have spent it at the MoMA. My cousins had warned me about the wait time but I went at noon and never waited. I did see the ticketmaster option when I was inside and think that is a good choice too.

I am a Monet freak so I headed to see the Waterlilies first and then did as Howard mentioned, started at the top floor and worked my way down. Please make use of the staff there. One gentleman was very helpful and offered to take my pic in front of the car display. I just wanted him to help me take the car out of the place but anyways...

One interesting thing was that Leo DiCaprio was there as well. I was so impressed that the people did not mob him. He was very nice and took some pics with little kids and signed autographs but at the same time, he seemed pretty content with touring around. Some guy said to me, no way is that Leo but I told him and I believe this, that people are different in NYC - less mobs for celebrities than say LA. I am ready for someone to dispute me but just my experience. My brother met Lindsey Lohan the day before at Ray's Pizza and said how she was very cool as well as the people around - no mob scene.

So sorry for the tangent there but enjoy the MoMa. It was such a nice leisurely afternoon touring it and I hope you enjoy!

New Yorkers pride themselves on ignoring celebreties - as long as they are local and going about their normal lives. If the celebrety is "working" - ie attending a premiere or other event - or leaving a theater at which they are perfoming - they are fair game. But if it's their real life (shopping etc) you really should leave them alone.

If you go the Frick Museum you'll have more time for shopping. You can get into the MOMA gift shop without standing in line.

Thanks everyone!! I visited the MoMA and was there for 3 and 1/2 hr and still could not get enough time, felt rushed, but was happy that I was there! I loved the waterlilies and the fact that I could glance at them from every level. Also, other paintings on upper levels are very beautiful as well. Will go again sometime when i visit NYC for sure!!

Preeya, I'm delighted that you, too, found joy in New York's latest treasure.