Museum Admission

General Admission

• Adults: $10
• Seniors (55 and over): $5
• Students (with valid student ID): $5
• Visitors with disabilities: $5

Book online in advance to receive $2 discount for adults.

Member Admission: FREE

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Pay-What-You-Wish Admission

NYC Residents (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island)

Accepted Residency Verification:

• New York State driver’s license
• New York State ID card
• IDNYC
• New York library card
• Current bill or statement with a New York State address

Pay-what-you-wish admission can only be purchased in person with a residency verification.

Complimentary Admission and Passes

Eligible visitors must present valid ID, membership card, or pass upon arrival. Complimentary admission is available to:

• Children under 12
• Caregivers accompanying visitors with disabilities
• Active-duty military personnel and families (with valid military ID)
• Health care workers (with valid employee ID)
• Cool Culture Family Pass holders (up to 5 family members per visit)
• Culture Pass holders (New York, Brooklyn, Queens Public Libraries, with reservation)
• SNAP/EBT cardholders
• American Alliance of Museums (AAM) members
• International Council of Museums (ICOM) members
• Museums Council of New York City members
• Press and media (with valid press ID)
• Corporate Partners (employees with valid corporate ID)
• Reciprocal members from participating institutions
• Bronx Museum Pass holders
• Staff of other museums and cultural organizations (with valid employee ID)

Group Visits and Tours

Reservations are required for all groups of 8 or more planning to visit the Museum, as well as third-party guided tours of any size.

Groups may request either a guided visit, led by a trained Museum Educator, or a self-guided visit, which allows you to lead your own group through the Museum. Please see our page for more information.

Title I NYC public schools or other groups with limited resources may qualify for discounted rates. Please ask for details when you request a reservation.

Ticketed Events

Tickets purchased for MOCA public programs and special events include same-day general admission, providing visitors the opportunity to explore the museum before or after their event.

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