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Museum of Modern Art

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

ManhattanE/M to 5th Ave-53rd St; B/D/F/M to 47-50th Sts-Rockefeller Ctr; 6 to 51st St
Two visitors drawing a marble sculpture in a museum gallery, one seated with a tablet

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 galleries and exhibitions

    • The modern art mecca — Van Gogh's Starry Night, Warhol's Soup Cans, Picasso. Normally $30. Free on Fridays 5:30-9pm (pay-what-you-wish for NY). MoMA PS1 is a separate venue.
    Reserve a pass (opens in new tab)

  2. IDNYC — as a membership

    Set up first

    Needs: IDNYC

    MoMA NYC membership: free priority access year-round to MoMA and MoMA PS1, $5 guest admission for up to 5 guests per visit, free tickets to MoMA films, member-only previews and Last Looks, 10% discount at MoMA Stores. PLUS MoMA PS1: $2 discount on Sunday Sessions/Warm Up, free film tickets, monthly e-newsletter

    Worth: $85/year MoMA membership value

    1. Get your IDNYC card
    2. Visit MoMA in person (must be NYS resident)
    3. Redeem at membership desk with your IDNYC number
    4. Receive MoMA NYC membership card
    Watch out: Must redeem in person. NYS-DMV-issued IDs (driver's license, non-driver ID) are ineligible for this benefit — use IDNYC or other accepted ID. If you've been a member in the last 5 years, not eligible. After first year, can renew at 50% discount ($55 Access or $100 Explore).

What no route covers

These cost extra however you get in.

  • Special ticketed exhibitions (rare), film screenings may be separate, special events
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