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Museum of Chinese in America

There are 2 different ways to get in. Start with the one that needs the least from you.

Manhattan6 to Canal St; N/R/W to Canal St; J/Z to Canal St; 1 to Canal St
The ruined gothic facade of the Roosevelt Island smallpox hospital against a blue sky

Library card → Culture Pass

Every way in

Ordered by how much work it takes.

  1. Library card → Culture Pass

    A little setup

    Needs: Library card

    General admission to all exhibitions

    • Only museum in NYC dedicated to the Chinese American experience. In Chinatown — pair with a meal. Free on Thursdays.
    Reserve a pass (opens in new tab)

  2. IDNYC — as a membership

    Set up first

    Needs: IDNYC

    Free 1-year membership, including unlimited admission, discounts at the museum shop, and invitations to member events

    Worth: Free membership

    1. Get your IDNYC card
    2. Visit MOCA in person at 215 Centre St, Chinatown
    3. Present your IDNYC card
    4. Complete membership registration
    Watch out: Must activate in person. 5-year rule applies.

What no route covers

These cost extra however you get in.

  • Special events, programs, workshops
Official site (opens in new tab)