Gothamist: MoMA to Open Tomorrow

Museum Milo

Sat, 20 Nov 2004 19:28:51 -0500

After spending an hour in the dreary overcast aftertoon waiting in line, went inside and the place is quite amazing. The space is really well thought out. And it was great to be there. The best parts of it beyond the wide open spaces, was the way the space really leads you. The way you can look trough and over walls to see what is on other floors is something you have to see to believe. That said, anyone want to take bets on how soon before someone climbs over the easy to scale glass partitions and take a final leap? Not to be morbid, but it's hard not to think of something like that happening. But, the sculpture garden was closed off. And honestly, the $20 regular admission is ridiculous. Maybe make it $15, but at $20 a pop, they are alienating people in droves. Charge $15, you get more people and more people will appreciate it.

Jon

Fri, 19 Nov 2004 19:30:25 -0500

I had a look today myself. I high expectations, but walked away unimpressed. For all the hype and the notoriously high tab, I find the place cold, dull and uninspiring. Even the big atrium. Looks like a corporate headquarters, or an airport terminal. And oh, brace yourselves - it's not just the admission price that's steep. A regular coffee - no, not a latte or cappucino - in the most casual of the new dining spaces, will set you back $4. Want a sandwich? Better be ready to throw down $15. I'm a member, these guys have been getting my money for years, and frankly I feel gipped. At least they still have great art.

tien

Fri, 19 Nov 2004 18:02:51 -0500

bah! double curses to the day job!! the workers were welding away when i was there. it seemed like there was one big gate that wasn't finished yet.

Doug

Fri, 19 Nov 2004 17:42:19 -0500

The garden was open this afternoon. Gorgeous.