Free Entrance to MoMA New York

Free entrance to MoMA in New York is available to New York State residents who can show proof of it. MoMA is one of the largest art museums in NYC and remains open late every Friday for New Yorkers. For visitors who do not live in New York, it is not possible to get the MoMA free admission.

Instead you can buy your tickets for MoMA here

Eric's Index

1 Pay What You Wish
2 MoMA in Discount Passes
3 Free admission to MoMA PS1
4 FAQ

Pay What You Wish

Some museums in New York work with a pay-what-you-wish system. This means that a visitor can choose what they want to pay for entry. The system is intended for residents, and often students, of New York. This way, people who do not have the money for a museum visit can still make a cultural trip. MoMA doesn’t have a pay-what-you-wish option though.

Eric’s Tip: “With a discount pass, you can access almost all museums in New York. This way, you can easily visit all your favourites without having to buy separate tickets. This will save you money.”

MoMA in Discount Passes

When you are visiting New York, purchasing a discount pass is very convenient. It is not only cheaper than buying tickets for attractions and tours separately, but it also saves you time and hassle.

There are two types of discount passes in New York: day passes and attraction passes. With the New York Pass and the All-Inclusive Pass, you can visit MoMA and other attractions in a number of days of your own choice.

An attraction pass is valid for a limited number of attractions. This allows you to explore New York at your own pace. Buy the Explorer Pass to have access to MoMA.

Free admission to MoMA PS1

MoMA also has a smaller contemporary art affiliate in Long Island City, called MoMA PS1. This branch of the museum presents more experimental works of art and offers free admission to all visitors.

FAQ

No, free entrance to MoMA is only available at designated times to residents of New York State, who can show proof of their residency with an ID. If you would like to have cheaper MoMA tickets, then I recommend you to buy one of the New York discount passes.

No, as a tourist you have to pay for your MoMA entrance, regardless of the day. On Friday nights, the entrance is free for New Yorkers, but this only applies to New York State residents.

Yes, MoMA is included in multiple passes, like the New York Pass and the Explorer Pass. If you want to save money on New York attractions, buying a discount pass is the best option.