Guided tours of MoMA

QUESTION: During a visit to New York, I would like to experience the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). However, as I am no art expert, I wouldn't like to do it unaccompanied. Are there guided tours or is there a tour guide service available for New York galleries? - Linky Turnbull

ANSWER: There are a host of options to ensure you get the opportunity to have the best possible visit. Firstly, you could join a one-hour guided tour where you will be in a group of up to 50 people. The cost is US$27 including admission fee. However, the best bet might be for you to request a personal tour. This is arranged by MoMA's group services department, allowing you to view the museum's full collection or any of the special exhibitions. If you really want an exclusive experience, you can ask to do a private tour before or after the museum opens to the public. These one-hour tours, which are conducted by a museum lecturer, also take place on Tuesday afternoons, when the museum is closed to the public. Call the MoMA's group services department (212-708-9685) to inquire about rates and availability.