Ticketing FAQ
All tickets—including Member tickets, complimentary tickets, and pre-paid pass tickets—must be reserved online in advance of your visit.
Hours
Open daily, 10 am–5:30 pm. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Ticket reservations available from 10 am–4 pm, now through January 1, 2025.
View temporary hall closures.
Museum Members: Sign in to your profile before reserving tickets to access Member pricing.
Common Questions
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Entrances and Exits
- Visitors can enter and exit through Central Park West (upstairs) at 79th Street or at the accessible entrances on 81st Street/Rose Center for Earth and Space or Columbus Avenue at 79th Street/Gilder Center.
- For priority access, Members and their guests can use the Member entrance at Central Park West and 79th Street (ground level, under the grand staircase).
- Access-a-Ride Service and GPS devices:
- 56 West 81st Street - for the entrance at 81st Street/Rose Center
- 415 Columbus Avenue - for the entrance at Columbus Ave/Gilder Center
- Please note: There is no driveway at the Gilder entrance.
Health and Safety Requirements for Visitors
- Facial coverings are strongly recommended throughout the visit for all visitors ages 2 and up.
- Avoid visiting if you have symptoms of COVID-19, have been diagnosed with COVID-19 within the past 14 days, or have been in close contact (within 6 feet for 10 minutes or more) with someone infected with or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 within the past 14 days.
- Children under age 12 must remain with adults at all times.
- Use hand sanitizer, which will be available at stations throughout the building.
- Follow directions from staff and signage for physical distancing, reducing contact, and other guidelines for use of facilities.
- Follow the Museum’s Code of Conduct.
- Visitors who require an accommodation for any of these items must contact [email protected] before your visit to discuss your needs.