Jackson Pollock's paintings are held across a small number of major museums, with the strongest concentration in New York. MoMA alone owns more than a dozen works, including the monumental drip paintings from 1947 to 1950 that redefined American art. The Met, the Guggenheim, the Art Institute of Chicago, and European collections in London, Paris, and Venice hold other essential pieces.
This page maps every museum where you can see Pollock's work, with specific painting titles, room locations, and booking advice. Use it to plan a Pollock-focused trip or to add his paintings to a broader art itinerary.
ⓘ Opening hours and admission prices listed on this page are indicative and subject to change. Always verify current information on the official website of each venue before your visit.
MoMA is the single most important museum for Pollock. Floor 5 displays the monumental One: Number 31, 1950 (over 5 meters wide), Number 1A, 1948, and Full Fathom Five (1947), one of the earliest drip paintings. The collection also includes The She-Wolf (1943), a key pre-drip work from Pollock's Jungian period. Allow at least 90 minutes for the fifth floor alone. Free entry on Friday evenings (5:30 – 9 PM), but queues can exceed an hour.
The Met holds Autumn Rhythm (Number 30), 1950, one of Pollock's largest and most celebrated drip paintings (over 5 meters wide). It hangs in the Modern and Contemporary Art wing alongside works by de Kooning and Rothko. The museum also owns Pasiphaë (c. 1943), a significant pre-drip canvas. General admission operates on a pay-what-you-wish basis for New York residents; all others pay a fixed rate. Book guided tours at least a few days ahead.
The Guggenheim owns Ocean Greyness (1953), from Pollock's late "black pourings" period, and several earlier works. Peggy Guggenheim was Pollock's first major patron, giving him his debut solo show in 1943 at Art of This Century gallery. The Guggenheim's Pollock holdings reflect that early relationship. The spiral rotunda means you encounter the paintings during the continuous ascent; check the current hang, as not all works are always on display.
The Art Institute holds Greyed Rainbow (1953), a late work where Pollock returned to figuration within the drip idiom, and The Key (1946). The Modern Wing (designed by Renzo Piano) gives excellent natural light. No advance booking required for general admission, but buying online saves queue time. The museum is a 10-minute walk from Millennium Park.
Peggy Guggenheim's personal collection includes essential early Pollocks: Alchemy (1947), Eyes in the Heat (1946), The Moon Woman (1942), and Circumcision (1946). These works document the transition from mythological figuration to allover abstraction. The palazzo sits on the Grand Canal, a short walk from the Accademia Bridge. Closed Tuesdays.
Tate Modern holds Summertime: Number 9A (1948), a panoramic drip painting nearly 6 meters wide, and Yellow Islands (1952). Works rotate between Level 3 (Energy and Process) and Level 5 displays. Free entry to the permanent collection; check the Tate website for current gallery placement. A 15-minute walk across the Millennium Bridge from St Paul's Cathedral.
The Pompidou owns The Deep (1953), one of Pollock's most enigmatic late paintings (a dark vertical fissure on a white ground), and Number 26 A: Black and White (1948). These works are normally displayed on Level 5 among the post-war American galleries. Note: the Centre Pompidou is undergoing a major renovation scheduled through 2030. Check the official website for current access and any temporary exhibition venues.
The barn studio where Pollock worked from 1945 to 1956, with the original paint-splattered floor preserved intact. The house also contains materials related to Lee Krasner, Pollock's wife and a significant Abstract Expressionist in her own right. Access is by guided tour only (book through the Stony Brook Foundation). The house is about a 2-hour drive from Manhattan or reachable by Long Island Rail Road to East Hampton plus taxi. Combine with a visit to the nearby Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill, which also holds Pollock works.
MoMA (Midtown, 53rd St), the Met (Upper East Side, 82nd St), and the Guggenheim (Upper East Side, 89th St) hold the three most important Pollock collections in the world. MoMA to the Met is a 30-minute walk or one subway stop. The Met to the Guggenheim is a 10-minute walk along Fifth Avenue. Two full days cover all three comfortably.
The Peggy Guggenheim Collection (Venice) holds the strongest group of early Pollocks in Europe. Tate Modern (London) has the panoramic Summertime: Number 9A. Centre Pompidou (Paris) owns The Deep. All three are free or low-cost for permanent collections (except Venice). Practical tip: the Guggenheim in Venice and Tate Modern in London are both near waterfront locations and rarely need advance booking on weekdays.
Museums rotate their modern collections. Before traveling specifically for a Pollock painting, check the museum's website or call ahead to confirm it is currently hung. MoMA's fifth floor is the most reliable location: the major drip paintings are almost always on view. At the Guggenheim and Tate Modern, display can vary by season.
Home to MoMA, the Met, and the Guggenheim: three museums with major Pollock holdings within a few subway stops of each other. Start here for the drip paintings, the early mythological canvases, and the late black pourings.
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MoMA in New York holds the largest group, including One: Number 31, 1950 and Number 1A, 1948 on floor 5. The Met owns Autumn Rhythm (Number 30). The Guggenheim has Ocean Greyness. Outside New York: the Art Institute of Chicago (Greyed Rainbow), Tate Modern in London (Summertime: Number 9A), and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice (Alchemy, Eyes in the Heat).
Yes, strongly recommended. MoMA uses timed-entry tickets, and peak-season weekends sell out days ahead. Buy online at least one week in advance for Saturday or Sunday visits. Weekday mornings (opening at 10:30 AM) are quietest. Friday evenings are free but extremely crowded.
Yes. The Pollock-Krasner House in Springs, East Hampton (Long Island) is open May through October by appointment. The barn studio preserves the original paint-covered floor. Book via the Stony Brook Foundation website. Allow a full day for the round trip from Manhattan (about 2 hours each way by car, or train plus taxi).
Two days cover the three core museums: MoMA (2 – 3 hours for floor 5 and related galleries), the Met (1 – 2 hours in the Modern wing), and the Guggenheim (1 – 2 hours in the upper rotunda). Add a third day for a trip to East Hampton if the Pollock-Krasner House is open.
The Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice has the strongest European group, including Alchemy (1947). Tate Modern in London displays Summertime: Number 9A (1948). Centre Pompidou in Paris owns The Deep (1953), though check access during the current renovation. The Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen in Düsseldorf holds Number 32 (1950).
To stand before One: Number 31 at MoMA or Autumn Rhythm at the Met is to understand why scale, gesture, and physical space matter in Pollock's work. These paintings demand the room. They are not reproductions you can appreciate on a screen. This map helps you find them, plan your visit, and see them where they were meant to be seen.