MoMA PS1
MoMA's experimental sister in a converted Long Island City schoolhouse, home of raw contemporary shows and summer courtyard parties.
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The former public school building stages experimental shows that MoMA would not, and the courtyard runs the Warm Up music series in summer.
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Frequently asked questions
MoMA or PS1 for contemporary art?
MoMA for the canon, PS1 for what has not been canonized yet. PS1 visits are shorter, cheaper and stranger.
What else is near PS1?
Gantry Plaza State Park's skyline views, the LIC food scene and the 7 train's best elevated ride back to Manhattan.
What else is worth doing in Long Island City?
Gantry Plaza State Park for skyline views across the river and the food scene near Court Square, then the 7 train ride back into Manhattan above the streets.
