Museum of Modern Art Design Store

The store is belong to the Museum of Modern Art, which is MoMA. I went there after visiting the museum, Moma was a really cool museum by the way. The museum got actually two shops, one was right next to the entrance, the other store was on the other street which right face to the museum. The shop is a great place for people who loves art, there were lots of interesting things when I was there. Books, gifts, decorations and so on. Well, most of the things were quite expensive as well, I only got few things which were on promotion. But I like to just spending time here, Great place to be inspired and learn something new. If you have enough badget, this place sure offers some special items, better check out.

I usually love coming to this store. Their merchandise is original and clever. This time, after selecting what I wanted to purchase, I stood in line (for about 10 minutes) waiting to be helped. There was no one else waiting to be helped on either side of me. When the customer in front of me was finally finished with his purchase, I moved forward. The cashier motioned to a line of two people that had since formed behind me, and said that they were in line, and that I was not, and that I had to get in line behind them. So I was happy to put down my merchandise and leave. Thanks for nothing! You lost a $ 200 sale.

Great products, awful service. Went there on a weekday so not terribly busy. I wanted to buy a watch my husbands been after and stood at the counter for about 15 minutes. Sales assistants weren’t busy helping other customers and all of the ones on the floor made eye contact with me (some multiple times, one even went inside the counter area while I was waiting and left and didn’t serve me) so they knew I was waiting.

I love this store! If you have a difficult to buy for person in your life, you will find something for them here. They have everything from kitchen gadgets to light fixtures/​small furniture, umbrellas, bags, jewelry, New York souvenirs…

This store has its own Unilocal listing. Very cool. I have picked up a few things here over the years that are great. Some ribbon vases that still look great.
Around the Holidays they have nice sales on leftover holiday cards. Worth it, the cards are fun and unique ones.
They also have other unique and good looking things. Some purses, some kitchen items, notebooks, games, cool cheese sets, glass cookware (watch those pasta cook), and so much more.
They have a very good website in case you need to buy from afar.
You can pop in here without visiting the museum which is great.
No parking.

You know what this place is? A big toy store for adults. Everything is unique and interesting in this store. Some of the products are sold online but I think there are select items that are only available in the store. Not too sure but what I can say is that it’s a great place to go in and spend an hour in. The items are on the pricy side but some of them are very interesting to look at and play with. All the products are on display and everyone here seems to be very polite. Its a bit crowded on the weekend but no one was rude or anything. Definitely check it out if you’re in the area and haven’t yet.

This was a sure stop when I used to take a monthly visit to the city, and I made sure to include it this time around on my short trip.
Used to love getting their catalog in the mail, and they had THE BEST selection of Christmas cards. This was back when people still actually sent cards, so it was extra special to hear a ‘thank you for the cool card’ after receiving.
Even though I got stuck in the rain on my last days excursion, the Moma Design Store still stood out like an oasis in the downfall. I was happy but somewhat dreading it since I seemed to always find something to like (and buy) when I visited here.
Although it’s been almost nine years since I was here, the layout was still the same, and the gifts were were situated easily where you could browse or pick up and play. I did end up with a purchase, but dare I say I did well with a reasonable one, as it was on sale with an additional markdown. And, it survived my flight back in my carry on bag. And finally, it will be put to good use.
Moma Design Store should be a stop for those of you searching for a unique gift for someone, or yourself.

Make sure you allocate extra time after you exit the museum because you’re certain to find yourself lost among the fascinating and (mainly) foreign-​designed tschotskes at this store. Whereas the MOMA store sells books, souvenirs and a plethora of interesting gadgets and design pieces that appeal to all crowds, the Art Design Store is for established connoisseurs with a penchant for style crossed with functionality and utility. Items that sell in this store display like art pieces, so the question is not what you can do with them, but where in your house they’re most likely to add aesthetic value. Keep in mind, no one who frequents this store is looking for vintage finds. You can expect clean lines, color and plenty of geometry. The kitchenware section is all about plastic and brushed metal. The furniture and lighting section is especially sexy, but the Japanese in me squeals with delight at the back corner dedicated exclusively to Muji worship. In a day and age where everyone and their cats think they have products of value to put to market, it’s a relief that there are higher institutions serving as gatekeepers of true art and style.

Lots of intriguing things that make you go, «Why didn’t I think of that?!». Great place to pick up gifts and little knick knacks, especially unique New York paraphernalia.
That said, now with the internet, I found myself looking at particularly quirky things and thinking, «Oh, I saw that on Ama​zon​.com».
Still, a great place to wander and be inspired. Prices are reasonable as well.

I have been buying things here for more than 30 years. Some of the older purchases, like Shoji lamps, have significantly appreciated in value, as have some of the Japanese hand tools. Most recently the carving knives for bread and melons have proved to be of very high quality and usefulness. I always stop by to see what is new when I am in Midtown.

Coming to the MoMA design store is kinda like going to see «Beyond the Valley of the Dolls» on a midnight madness double bill right after the original «Valley of the Dolls». You have the feeling the psycho-​weird 1971 movie has something to do with the classic 1967 trash wallow you just saw, but it doesn’t feel much like a sequel. Similarly, the design store is not a MoMA sequel either, more a stylistic evocation of its namesake museum across 53^rd Street (photo:
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Sure, it’s modern, and many of the items available for purchase can be considered artful, but it doesn’t make me want to scream, «NEEE-​LY O’HARA!!!» in a back alley in a day-​glo mini-​skirt and with too much mascara. That’s probably just as well since I don’t look good in fluorescent colors. Besides, the store stands on its own as a shopping destination for both the wandering tourist and persnickety local alike. You can peruse items that complement MoMA’s art collection such as print reproductions and oversize coffee-​table books.
The real draw here, however, is the über-​contemporary home décor. You can find unusually shaped table lamps (photo:
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I have/​love their sky umbrella and I just broke it. With that starting sentence, perhaps you think I will go on to berate this item, BUT YOU WOULD BE WRONG. I love this guy, and tomorrow I’m going out to buy a new one that is exactly the same. It was my own stupid fault for breaking it (I was leaning on it excessively out of boredom at the Apple store and the handle broke off, if you must know). BUT the point is — I’ve had this umbrella for eight years. EIGHT YEARS OF STURDINESS! Mind you, it’s a little costly for something that most people lose constantly ($ 48), but if you’re a little less scatterbrained than the average adult, then I suggest you get one of these. It’s probably lame to state, but the sky underneath literally makes me happier on days that are pure trash.
You can purchase this beauty here or by going to one of the MoMA (Museum of Modern Art) stores in New York.

I had to stop by here during my visit to the MoMA. They sell quirky, clever things that you probably never have use for but they’re just so darn cool to have. It’s a great place to pick up cute gifts and souvenirs, or just to look around to kill some time.

A wide selection of quirky items and ingenious modern designs. A bit pricey, but they do have sales now and then. The stuff is so interesting, I could spend an hour here just browsing.

Modern Art is Greek and Latin to me but I love their store.
It is our to go place whenever we are in the quest for unique and out of the world presents for family and friends.
You must visit and see for yourself once.

If you find yourself wandering the center section of the MoMA gift shop (you know, the section with all of the cool innovative design stuff), wrap it up and head here. It’s just across the street from the museum and its attached gift shop.
Here’s where you’ll find the best gifts. The ones that jump out at you. The ones that are the answer to that «what should I get so-​and-​so for such-​and-​such?» These items practically leap off the shelves and into your arms, they may even smile and hug you.
Now, they may not have the best selection of what they offer. For example, you can go to half a dozen stores and find all of the best pens and molskine journals that your heart desires. Or you can find a better selection of cute reusable shopping bags that fold into their own carriers. But you will get some pretty spectacular ideas for gifts. And really, you’re not going to find a steamer lid shaped like a pig that’s been melted flat, with it’s snout the only visible feature left. (The steam slowly escapes through the holes in its snout.

Came here on my first night in NYC. My first art exhibit! It was a Friday night and my aunt was telling me that there are days where the exhibit’s free. I was lucky enough to get in on the Friday, March 30^th. OMG… I’m in love. I love love love adore adore art! This IS the place to be!

This is a fun place to wander around in. This store is smaller than the design and book store, but it houses a completely different array of stock. A haven for more ambitious and innovative designs of regular household items, as well as products you thought you couldn’t live without, or what you’d think, «someone should’ve invented this sooner.»
Tea leaf stirrer
Wooden blocks of the NY skyline
and a range of card, apparel, and household innovations.
This place is a great kicker for a cool city crawl.
Beware the crowds during the holiday/​tourist seasons, though that goes without saying.

Alright, cool toys and gadgets, but pricey. My future bro-​in-​law bought some MOMA ice balls. They literally freeze up to 2 huge balls. Interesting eh? They’ve certainly helped to cool us down during the heat that heats up Brooklyn.

Right across from MoMA itself, this place is filled with gaggles upon flocks upon reams of various materials that take from the various permanent and rotating exhibits at MoMA. Find yourself various abstract pieces or just pick up something as a gift, this store has it all. If you have a membership you can get a discount.
Otherwise, mostly a knick-​nack store for those who want to impress or have nothing better to do with their money.