Vouchers and Passes

Did you buy admission to the Museum through another website , such as Civitatis, Trip.com, EBG, Expedia, Get Your Guide, Headout, HotelBeds, Klook, Tamice, Tiqets, Tripster, Viator, Volatour?

Are you visiting with a pass like CityPASS, Go City, or Sightseeing Pass?

Then Follow These Steps!

Where to Enter

The Museum has multiple entrances. The Rose Center for Earth and Space at 81st Street and the Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation at 79th and Columbus Avenue generally have shorter wait times. Note: all visitors must go through a security checkpoint, and there may be a waiting period to enter the Museum.

How to Check In

You will need to present your voucher or pass confirmation email at a Museum ticket desk.

If you purchased a General Admission + One ticket, your package includes one Ticketed Exhibition* ticket, which you will select at a Museum ticket desk.
If you wish to add more ticketed exhibitions, you can do so for $10 per exhibition per person.

Voucher and Pass FAQ

What does my ticket include?

The Museum sells two types of ticket packages through resellers:

General Admission (GA) includes access to more than 40 permanent exhibition halls, the Rose Center for Earth and Space, and the Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation.
General Admission + One Ticketed Exhibition (GA+1) includes General Admission plus one of the following: the Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium, Invisible Worlds, the giant-screen film, the Hayden Planetarium Space Show, or other ticketed exhibitions.

Visitors who want to add an additional ticketed exhibition, the butterfly vivarium, Invisible Worlds, the giant-screen film, or the Hayden Planetarium Space Show to their GA or GA+1 ticket can do so by paying an additional $10 per person, per exhibition. Note tickets must be purchased on-site at the Museum on the day of visit and are subject to availability.

How much time should I expect to spend at the Museum?

How long is the Hayden Planetarium Space Show?

How long is a LeFrak Theater giant-screen film?

Does the Museum have dining options?

Yes, there are multiple dining options to consider, including:

The Restaurant at Gilder, 11:30 am–3:30 pm, Floor 2, Gilder Center. The Restaurant at Gilder offers table-service dining with a view overlooking the soaring architecture of the Kenneth C. Griffin Exploration Atrium.
Museum Food Court, 10:30 am–4:30 pm, Lower Level, across from the 81st Street subway station exit. 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, 10:30 am–4 pm, Floor 1, between the Futter Gallery and the Spitzer Hall of Human Origins. Cafe on 1 offers 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, 10:30 am–4 pm, Floor 4, between the Milstein Hall of Advanced Mammals and the Wallach Orientation Center. Cafe on 4 serves sandwiches, soups, salads, fruit, desserts, espresso, and cold beverages.