If you’re short on time or just want a quick overview of the museum, plan for a visit of about 1-2 hours.
- Start at the top: Begin your journey from the top floors, which house the Painting and Sculpture Galleries. This allows you to make your way down, viewing exhibits as you descend.
- Key pieces: Focus your energies on a handful of key pieces. Van Gogh’s Starry Night and Monet’s Water Lilies are located in the Alfred H. Barr, Jr. Galleries on the 5th floor.
- Architecture: Take a moment to appreciate the unique architecture of the museum itself, designed by Yoshio Taniguchi.