Buy your tickets before going to the museum to save time and avoid the long lines. Print your tickets from your computer.
Check special events online. Time your visit so you can visit galleries and take in any special events that interest you. The museum has two movie theaters in the basement, where you can find great movies, including a series on new directors. On weekends, the museum has programs for families with young children; on Friday nights, there are ones geared toward teens.
Participate in the scavenger hunt by visiting the gift shop and purchasing postcards of several noted works from the collection. Give your kids the postcards and have them find the actual works in the museum. MoMA is known for its collection of Monet's "Water Lilies" and its Picassos; these are good choices for kids because they usually relate to this artwork.
