Founded in 1929, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is a cultural institution in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, dedicated to modern and contemporary art. Its collection encompasses nearly 200,000 works, with over 106,000 accessible through its online database. The museum's core activities include curated exhibitions, film screenings presented as an art form, and educational programming.
MoMA was established by three women with a vision to make modern art accessible. The institution operates as a non-profit in the museum and arts education sectors. Its programming extends beyond its physical galleries to include digital content, aiming to explore contemporary ideas and reach diverse audiences of varying ages and abilities.
