MoMA
Attributed
Mission Statement
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The Museum of Modern Art connects people from around the world to the art of our time. We aspire to be a catalyst for experimentation, learning, and creativity, a gathering place for all, and a home for artists and their ideas.
Community & Belonging
Design & Creativity
Knowledge & Information
MoMA features modern and contemporary art collections as an art museum in Manhattan.
Media & Entertainment
Headquartered in:
United States
Year founded:
1929
Nonprofit / Charity
Established
501–1,000
employees
Mission Themes
Community & Belonging
Creating shared identity, togetherness, or belonging.
Design & Creativity
Creative expression, design-led thinking, craftsmanship.
Knowledge & Information
Providing insight, data, education, or understanding.
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The
MoMA
mission statement was last checked on
January 15, 2026