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Open daily,  10 am–5:30 pm.

The Museum will open early at 9 AM on Thursday, December 26 through Sunday December 29. Closed on Christmas.

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Ticket Information

  • Purchase tickets in advance for faster entry.
  • Museum Members: Sign in to your profile before reserving tickets to access Member pricing. Not a Member? Join now and get free tickets.
  • On September 4, ticket prices increased by $2 for visitors from outside of New York State. Pay-what-you-wish admission (where the amount you pay for General Admission only is up to you) will remain available to residents of New York State.

New York State Resident Pricing

Pay What You Wish: for NY State residents (with ID). The amount you pay for General Admission only is up to you.

Adult Senior
Student
Child Member
General Admission $25 $20 $14 Free
General Admission + One Ticketed Exhibition $30 $24 $17 Free
General Admission + All Ticketed Exhibitions $35 $28 $20 Free

Standard Pricing

This option is for visitors from outside of NY State.

Adult Senior
Student
Child Member
General Admission $30 $24 $18 Free
General Admission + One Ticketed Exhibition $36 $29 $22 Free
General Admission + All Ticketed Exhibitions $41 $33 $26 Free

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Spending a Few Days in New York City?

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The Restaurant at Gilder

Enjoy locally sourced, contemporary American cuisine in a unique setting at the new Restaurant at Gilder. 

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