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Practical notes before your visit.
TimingFor a quieter visit, choose a weekday afternoon rather than morning entry, when The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) notes that lines may form; rainy days can also bring longer entry lines. Regular hours are 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., with Friday hours extending to 8:30 p.m.; the museum is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
EntranceGeneral admission uses MoMA’s main entrance at 11 West 53rd Street, between Fifth and Sixth avenues, opposite the 5 Avenue–53 Street E/M station and down the block heading west. The entrance is near Sixth Avenue, just east of the Museum Store. Power-assist doors are available on 53rd and 54th streets between Fifth and Sixth avenues. Expect bag inspection and a security checkpoint before entering.
PriceThe official Adult ticket is listed at 30 USD, while GetYourGuide’s “NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket” is listed at 30.19 USD and marked limited. Compare the final checkout total, availability, and inclusions before paying.
DiscountsChildren age 16 and under receive free admission, but each child still needs a ticket; reserving a child ticket online must be accompanied by an adult ticket purchase. Seniors age 65 and over and full-time students receive reduced admission with valid ID. Visitors with disabilities receive discounted admission, and an accompanying care partner may enter free; a ticket is still required. Check the official eligibility and proof requirements before booking.
Planning your visit
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), often searched as MoMA NYC, is at 11 West 53rd Street in Midtown Manhattan, with modern and contemporary galleries spread across multiple floors. The collection includes Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night and Andy Warhol’s Campbell's Soup Cans, while the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden provides an outdoor pause within the museum complex.
Highlights associated with the collection include Pablo Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Salvador Dalí’s The Persistence of Memory, and Claude Monet Water Lilies. The Museum’s digital visitor guide functions as a MoMA audio guide, while a guided gallery tour adds staff-led interpretation; a general admission ticket covers all galleries and special exhibitions.
A timed-entry ticket gives you a scheduled arrival, but skip-the-line entry does not remove the security checkpoint: all bags are inspected, and staff may require items to be checked. The main entrance is on 53rd Street between Fifth and Sixth avenues, opposite the 5th Avenue–53rd Street station served by the E and M subway lines; MoMA opening hours are 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. daily, with Friday hours until 8:30 p.m.
The current Friday evening program is free for New York State residents with advance reservation and proof of residency; visitors may still encounter the older label UNIQLO NYC Nights. The MoMA Design Store is beside the main entrance, while MoMA PS1 is a separate affiliate in Queens and requires a separate visit.
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Concrete caveats: security, bags, cancellation, time slots.
- Every visitor goes through bag inspection and a security checkpoint with a metal detector, so an advance or partner ticket does not remove the security queue.
- Luggage of any size and objects larger than 11 × 17 × 5 inches are prohibited, and The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) may refuse items or require bags to be checked.
- Large umbrellas cannot enter the Museum; they may be left in the umbrella rack, but The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is not responsible for them.
- Children 16 and under enter free, but a child ticket reservation must be accompanied by the purchase of an adult ticket.
- General admission includes free same-day film admission, but you still need to obtain a separate screening ticket at the ticketing desk.
- Items left in the coat check must be collected before closing; The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is not responsible for belongings left overnight.
Frequently asked questions
The things people ask most.
Can I use a mobile ticket, and do I need to reserve a visit time?
Yes, online tickets can be shown on a mobile device. Advance online purchase is required to guarantee entry, while limited on-site tickets are sold first come, first served.
Can I cancel or get a refund for my ticket?
Official admission tickets cannot be transferred, refunded, or exchanged. The partner listing has its own terms, so confirm the cancellation policy before paying; do not assume it matches the official policy.
Is buying from the official seller better than using the partner listing?
The official adult ticket is 30 USD, while the listed partner entry ticket is 30.19 USD and has limited availability. Choose the official seller for the lower visible price; use the partner listing only if its availability or checkout conditions suit your visit better.
Do bags go through security, and can I bring luggage?
All bags are inspected on arrival, and visitors pass through a security checkpoint and metal detector. Luggage of any size or type and objects larger than 11 × 17 × 5 inches are prohibited, so avoid bringing large bags.
What happens if I arrive late?
The available ticket information does not state a late-arrival grace period. If you expect to miss your reserved arrival window, keep your mobile confirmation and ask the ticket seller or Museum staff about entry options rather than assuming late admission is guaranteed.
Do children or reduced-admission visitors need tickets?
Children 16 and under enter free, but a ticket is still required; advance booking is recommended, and free child admission does not apply to children in groups. Seniors aged 65 and over and full-time students can use reduced admission with valid ID.
What is the main entry bottleneck at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)?
Security is the main unavoidable checkpoint: bags are inspected and visitors pass through a metal detector before entering. Online ticket holders can skip the ticket line once inside the Museum, but timed or advance admission does not bypass security; the entry line can be longest just before opening.
Can I leave MoMA and return later the same day?
Yes. Keep your ticket after it is scanned: you can leave MoMA and return the same day with the same ticket, subject to the Museum’s entry procedures.
