MoMA (Museum of Modern Art) is free fridays 5:30pm–8:30pm — for New York State residents (with ID). MoMA offers free admission for New York State residents on Friday evenings from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. (Free Friday Nights). MoMA PS1 in Queens is free for everyone, every day. Check moma.org for how Friday-night tickets are released Verified on MoMA (Museum of Modern Art)'s own page, last checked 2026-09-04.
| Free day | Fridays 5:30pm–8:30pm |
|---|---|
| Who qualifies | New York State residents (with ID) |
| Reservation | Check moma.org for how Friday-night tickets are released |
| What's included | Museum admission on Friday evenings; MoMA PS1 is separately free for all |
| Regular adult price | See official site |
| Source | moma.org · checked 2026-09-04 |
Eligibility: New York State residents (with ID). Museum admission on Friday evenings; MoMA PS1 is separately free for all.
Worth knowing: If you miss Friday night, MoMA PS1 in Queens is free for everyone every day — MoMA's own visit page says its free admission for all is endowed.
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MoMA offers free admission for New York State residents on Friday evenings from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. (Free Friday Nights). MoMA PS1 in Queens is free for everyone, every day.
Check moma.org for how Friday-night tickets are released
The free days are for New York State residents (with ID) — typically with ID or proof of residency. Visitors pay regular admission (see the official site).
Museum admission on Friday evenings; MoMA PS1 is separately free for all
Regular pricing is on the official site. That's what a well-timed visit saves you.