Dining at the Museum

The Restaurant at Gilder


*Temporarily closed beginning Tuesday, September 8, through Friday, September 18

  • Open Wednesday–Sunday, 11:30 am–3:30 pm.
  • Floor 2
  • The Restaurant at Gilder offers table-service dining with a view overlooking the soaring architecture of the Kenneth C. Griffin Exploration Atrium.

Food Court

  • Open daily, 10:45 am–4:45 pm.
  • Lower Level
  • A wide variety of selections for all ages and palates, with gluten-free and nut-free choices, and a menu that changes daily. A manager will be able to answer any questions about ingredients.

Cafe on 1

  • Open Friday–Tuesday, 11 am–4:30 pm. 
  • Floor 1
  • Gourmet fare including panini sandwiches pressed to order and cheese and dried fruit plates. Desserts, espresso, and cold beverages are also served.

Cafe on 4

  • Open Wednesday–Sunday, 11 am–4:30 pm. 
  • Floor 4
  • Sandwiches, soups, salads, fruit, desserts, espresso, and cold beverages.

 

Members Get a Discount

Museum Members may present their cards at the time of purchase to receive a 15% discount on all food and beverage purchases. For more information, see Membership.

*Eating is prohibited in Museum galleries. Visitors may leave and return with a ticket on the same day. When re-entering the Museum, visitors must enter at the 81st Street or Central Park West entrances and must go back through the security line to be readmitted.