ART MUSEUMS · CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM
Shorter queues, later opening hours and rooms built for work made in your lifetime. These 15 compare entry and guided visits at the modern collections, priced and clear about which shows are permanent.
Visit MoMA in Midtown with a one-day ticket covering the permanent collection and special exhibitions. See Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso, Matisse, Warhol, and contemporary artists across six floors. Use the free multilingual audio guide on your phone, then linger over films, design, and the sculpture garden.
“Lovely Museum. So much to see, it felt Like time went by so fast 😭”
Explore Moco Museum London at your own pace for about 90 minutes, with works by Warhol, Basquiat, Kusama, Banksy, KAWS, Hirst, Picasso, and Robbie Williams. Your mobile ticket includes admission, lockers, a museum guide, and an audio guide in six languages.
“When we went, they had fantastic displays from Marina Abramovic, Banksy, Kawa, and a really interesting exhibit by Robbie Williams. Enjoyed the flow of the displays and the thoughtful curation. I would recommend it to anyone.”
Enter MoMA through a private early-morning entrance and spend an hour with an English-speaking art historian before the crowds arrive. See works by Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso, Matisse, Warhol, and others, then explore MoMA’s six floors and use your included admission to MoMA PS1.
“This is an absolute must! You’ll never see the galleries this empty, with no people around—it’s such a rare and unforgettable experience. The art historian was amazing, so passionate and knowledgeable, and she really brought the tour to life. It’s completely worth the price. Being there before the museum opened was so peaceful and quiet, and once the crowds started pouring in, the difference was so striking—it made those early moments feel even more special. Having no crowds in the gallery full of Monet’s Water Lillies really allowed you to take in those amazing, and massive works of art. Hope to do this again someday!”
Spend about 90 minutes across three floors of Moco Museum London, from Warhol, Picasso and Banksy to KAWS and Robbie Williams. Your ticket includes every exhibition and an audio guide in six languages. Bring headphones, and allow extra time for the digital rooms and museum shop.
“It was so amazing. I loved it. Such a diversity of art and the staff were really helpful. Shall be recommending it to everyone and putting it on linked in”
Meet your English-speaking Tate guide at the Turbine Hall ticket desk for a one-hour tour of modern and contemporary art. Expect key paintings, sculptures, and installations, plus clear context on Tate Modern’s building and history. Guides such as George and Maurizio have led engaging sessions.
“It was a fascinating tour. It expanded our awareness of creativity and art. We were surprised at the depth and insight it provided. It was thought provoking.”
Visit Mudam, Luxembourg’s Grand Duke Jean Museum of Modern Art, for access to more than 750 contemporary works and all special exhibitions. Take time to admire Ieoh Ming Pei’s building, use the free WiFi, and plan around the one-time entry rule and Wednesday evening free hours.
“Dit betreft geen belevenis. Wij hebben via jullie tickets gekocht voor een bezoek op 25 december, maar bij aankomst bleek het museum gesloten te zijn. Dit was voor ons een grote teleurstelling. Omdat het museum op die datum niet toegankelijk was, hebben wij geen gebruik kunnen maken van de tickets. Wij verzoeken u daarom vriendelijk om het aankoopbedrag aan ons terug te betalen. Graag ontvangen wij van u een bevestiging en informatie over de verdere afhandeling.”
Join licensed NYC guide and art critic Merrily for a two-hour walk through about seven Chelsea galleries. You will see changing exhibitions in many media, from graphite and oil to steel installations, with time to ask questions in a group capped at 10.
“The galleries were interesting and diverse. It would be good to get more in-depth explanations about the art”
Spend two hours at Tate Modern with an English-speaking guide and no more than seven other people. You’ll connect artists such as Mondrian, Picasso, Dalí, Monet, Rothko, Warhol, and Duchamp to the events and ideas behind their work, while learning how a former power station became one of London’s leading art museums.
“Becky was amazing! Having a tour with an art history buff was great. She made it very interactive for us and did a nice job of providing context for the art we were viewing without interpreting it for us. Would highly recommend!”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Tate Modern for a two-hour tour of major modern and contemporary works. Guides such as Becky, Matilda, Ellie, and Caroline use questions, art history, and London context to make Picasso, Rothko, Warhol, and Duchamp easier to understand.
“My husband tags along to modern art museums because I like to go. He doesn't necessarily like it. THIS TIME WAS DIFFERENT! Becky's knowledge & style of interacting with us about the paintings made all the difference. I loved it & my husband enjoyed it! Giving us insight into the artist & the phases the artists were going through was incredibly interesting or even the possible intent. We talked about our tour for hours afterwards & still have conversations about what a great experience.”
Spend one hour with an official Tate guide touring the main Tate Modern galleries in English. You’ll see key artists and famous works, get useful context, then continue exploring alone. The tour starts at 11:30 am and costs $27.43 per person.
“Our tour guide was fabulous! So very knowledgeable with a sense of humor and perfectly suited to this role. Could not be more pleased. Many Thanks.”
Visit Tate St Ives beside Porthmeor Beach for one day of modern and contemporary art. See works linked to Barbara Hepworth, Marlow Moss, Naum Gabo, and Patrick Heron, with the Ithell Colquhoun exhibition scheduled from February 1 to May 5, 2025.
“Poorly organised at the entrance. Ticket checker was unclear what to do as I had been unable to download to your app but presented my email receipt. I thought the body of work was largely pretentious and bared little relevance to the area.”
Join an art historian, often Julia or Rosa, for a two-hour tour of Tate Modern. You will discuss major works, abstract art, political ideas, photography, sculpture, and how to form your own view. Entry and luggage storage are included, but paid temporary exhibitions cost extra.
“Julia was a very knowledgeable and engaging guide. She made the tour “interactive “ by asking us questions about the art we were seeing before explaining to us what we were seeing. She welcomed our interpretation and made it feel that there were many ways to access modern and contemporary art.”
Start at 9:30 a.m. for a private 6 to 7-hour Chennai tour with guides such as Chandan or Ramesh. Visit Fort St. George, Egmore Museum, Santhome Basilica, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, St. George’s Cathedral, Marina, and Pondy Bazaar, with private transport and lively cultural commentary.
“Chandan is a very engaging and knowledgeable guide with a serious passion for his country and his areas history, and this really comes across in his detailed and informative stories about the points of interest which we visited on the tour. Read more”
Use your one-day ticket to enter Rome’s National Gallery of Modern Art without waiting at the ticket line. See nearly 20,000 Italian and foreign works, from Monet and Van Gogh to Canova and Joseph Kosuth. A Rome city audioguide app is included, but no museum guide leads the visit.
“Geweldig museum. Handig om kaartjes van te voren te kopen”
Explore Tate Britain’s Turner and Constable exhibition, marking 250 years since their births. See Turner’s daring later paintings, Constable’s cloud studies, sketchbooks, and personal items. Your ticket also includes Tate Britain’s free galleries, but allow extra time at the ticket desk if the barcode fails.
“The exhibition and presentation of the paintings and information were all in my opinion of a good standard. Some of the staff were helpful and informed, a couple rather abrupt and surly. Although I enjoyed the experience it was compromised by the number of people at the viewing, in particular the few who were self absorbed and either unaware or careless of others. Those for example who placed themselves in front of a picture or a commentary that someone else was already trying to view. Phone cameras were in evidence but fortunately being employed by only a couple of people. I am glad I booked in advance via Viator as…”
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