MoMA Guide: Tickets, Hours & Pass Compatibility
2 - 3 h
Art Museum
Founded 1929; current building substantially expanded 2004 and 2019
11 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019, United States
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Practical Visitor Info & Tips
$30.00
$22.00
Mon-Wed, Sat-Sun: 10:30 - 17:30 · Thursday: 10:30 - 17:30 · Friday: 10:30 - 20:30 (hours vary — see full schedule below)
Advance timed-entry booking is strongly recommended, especially during busy periods. Walk-up admission may still be possible, but waiting times can apply.
| Monday - Wednesday, Saturday - Sunday | Mon-Wed, Sat-Sun | 10:30 - 17:30 |
| Thursday | Thursday | 10:30 - 17:30 |
| Friday | Friday | 10:30 - 20:30 |
Last Admission: Approximately 15 minutes before closing.
Closed On: Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
General admission to the permanent collection (including Van Gogh's The Starry Night) and current special exhibitions.
| Option | Price | Booking | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $30.00 | Recommended in advance | |
| Student | $17.00 | Recommended in advance | |
| With Go City New York | Included | Recommended in advance |
Ticket Options
$30.00
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See pass compatibility below ↓Overview & History
MoMA's collection spans late-19th-century to contemporary art, including Van Gogh's The Starry Night. A limited number of walk-up tickets are sold on-site, but booking a timed slot online in advance is the recommended way to guarantee entry.
What to See: Top Highlights
The Starry Night
Van Gogh's celebrated 1889 painting, on permanent display on the fifth floor.
Modern masters
Major works by Picasso, Matisse, Warhol, and Pollock across the permanent collection.
The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden
An outdoor garden of modern sculpture, free to view from the street-level glass wall.
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Which NYC Pass Includes MoMA?
Compare New York PassesMoMA is included on Go City New York (also sold as The New York Pass). It is NOT one of the base New York CityPASS's 5-choice options — it's only added on CityPASS's pricier 'C3' tier, which this site does not model as a separate comparison column.
Go City New York — All-Inclusive Pass
Included. You must reserve your entry time directly with the official provider. Confirmed on the official Go City New York attraction list.
New York CityPASS
Not included. Not one of the base CityPASS's 10 selectable options — MoMA is only added on the separate, pricier "New York C3" product.
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