Head-to-Head Institutional Econometric Comparison
The Met vs. MoMA
Comparing New York, NY against New York, NY on Value Scores, ticket prices, median dwell depth, crowd congestion, and Form 990 endowments.
New York, NY • Est. 1870
84.5/100The Metropolitan Museum of Art
5,000 Years of Art and Human Culture on Fifth Avenue
Adult Admission$30
Median Dwell3.2 Hours
Net Endowment$4.2B
Annual Visitors5.4M
New York, NY • Est. 1929
81.6/100The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
Starry Night, Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, and Modern Masterworks in Midtown
Adult Admission$30
Median Dwell2.6 Hours
Net Endowment$1.6B
Annual Visitors3.0M
Direct Side-by-Side Dimension Matrix
| Metric / Dimension | The Met | MoMA |
|---|---|---|
| Bang-for-Buck Value Score | 84.5/100 | 81.6/100 |
| General Adult Admission | $30 | $30 |
| Median Visitor Dwell Time | 3.2 Hours | 2.6 Hours |
| IRS Form 990 Net Endowment | $4.2B | $1.6B |
| Onsite Parking Fee | $45 | $40 |
| Average Meal/Snack Basket | $24/person | $26/person |
| Civic Free Days Policy | Pay-what-you-wish for NY State residents and NY/NJ/CT students with valid ID. | UNIQLO NYC Nights: Free for NYC residents on the first Friday of every month (4:00–8:00 PM). |