Tyler Green reports that when MOMA re-opens in Manhattan the entrance fee will be $20.00. That’s a ten, a five, and five ones. Incredible. In keeping with Tyler's question as to what $20 will get you in your local entertainment market, here is my list for the good old 10002 (thats, ny, ny).
• 1 unlimited, single day metro card - $7.00
• the ability to go see new and exciting work in hundreds of gallerieslocated in Chelsea, Soho, Uptown, Williamsburg, Dumbo and Greenpoin, limited only by your visual and physical fortitude - Free
• 1, medium grade scotch with which to contemplate said art- $13.00
• Conversation to accompany said contemplation and Scotch - the cost of a friend's patience.
But really, MOMA is an important cultural institution that any and all should be able to access without too much financial burden. I wonder how many tourist visitors from out of town, who –for whatever reason- would never make the effort to check out galleries on their own will now bypass MOMA due to the cost? It is really quite sad.