MoMA (Museum of Modern Art) Free Days

Updated 2026-10-02 · Free · No sign-up

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.

At a glance

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

Upcoming free days

Friday, Oct 9, 2026
Friday, Oct 16, 2026
Friday, Oct 23, 2026
Friday, Oct 30, 2026
Friday, Nov 6, 2026
Friday, Nov 13, 2026

Dates computed from the published schedule rule as of 2026-10-02 — an institution can still cancel one for a private event or holiday. Confirm on the official page before you go.

Know before you go

Who qualifies: New York State residents (with ID). Bring proof for every adult in the group — redemption is where residency gets checked, not booking.
Reservations: Check moma.org for how Friday-night tickets are released.
What's covered: Museum admission on Friday evenings; MoMA PS1 is separately free for all.
Schedule detail: Free Friday Nights — New York State residents.
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.

Other ways in, no calendar required

SNAP EBT cardholders should check Museums for All: at 1,700+ institutions nationwide, an EBT card plus photo ID admits up to four people for free-to-$5, on any regular day rather than a special one. The official list says whether MoMA takes part.
An art- or history-museum membership from another city may already cover MoMA: check the NARM roster with our reciprocity lookup — a qualifying membership travels to 1,400+ museums.

Dates don't line up?

Regular tickets are on moma.org — the official site is the place to buy; resellers only add fees. If you're hitting several New York attractions, CityPASS New York discounts a bundle of the big ones — confirm MoMA is in the current lineup first.

Also free in New York

American Museum of Natural History (pay-what-you-wish daily (residents)) · Bronx Zoo (no regular free day) · The Metropolitan Museum of Art (pay-what-you-wish daily (residents)) · Brooklyn Museum (pay-what-you-wish daily) · Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (sun/tue 4pm–5:30pm (pwyw)) · Whitney Museum of American Art (fridays 5pm–10pm) · Museum of the Moving Image (thursdays 2pm–6pm) · 9/11 Memorial & Museum (mondays 5:30pm–7pm) — or see the full free museum days in New York guide.

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FAQ

When is MoMA (Museum of Modern Art) free?

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.

Do I need a reservation for MoMA (Museum of Modern Art)'s free days?

Check moma.org for how Friday-night tickets are released

Can visitors use MoMA (Museum of Modern Art)'s free days?

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).

What does a free day at MoMA (Museum of Modern Art) include?

Museum admission on Friday evenings; MoMA PS1 is separately free for all

How much is MoMA (Museum of Modern Art) normally?

Regular pricing is on the official site. Time the visit right and that's the amount you keep.