NYC Museum Reopening Schedule (2024)

FAQs

When did museums reopen in NYC? ›

Museums and other cultural institutions will be allowed to open in New York City starting on Aug. 24, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said on Friday, following five months of a pandemic shutdown that has resulted in substantial layoffs and financial crises for many of these organizations.

Schedule. Every day from 10am to 6pm. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Health and Safety Requirements for Visitors

Children under age 12 must remain with adults at all times. Use hand sanitizer, which will be available at stations throughout the building. Follow directions from staff and signage for use of facilities. Follow the Museum's Code of Conduct.

Museum of the City of New York is located in East Harlem at the top of Museum Mile at 1220 Fifth Avenue @ 103rd Street and easily accessible from public transportation.

New York City's 9/11 Tribute Museum closes its doors. The 9/11 Tribute Museum in Lower Manhattan will close its doors permanently Wednesday after being unable to rebound from pandemic losses.

Tickets Available for Museum's Public Reopening on September 12. The 9/11 Memorial Museum will reopen exclusively for 9/11 family members on the 19th anniversary of 9/11.

About Us. The New York State Museum is a center of art, science, and history dedicated to exploring the human and natural history of the state. Established in 1836, it is the oldest and largest state museum in the country.

Consider layers and comfortable footwear, but stick to elevated classics. You might be tempted to hit the cultural institution in your most casual outfits, but it's worth paying a little respect to the greats you've gone to visit, dressing in a way that might pay proper homage to the artwork you see on the walls.

As of March 7, the requirement to show proof of vaccination for indoor activities at restaurants, museums, gyms, recreational facilities and a number of other establishements was lifted in New York City.

Do museums in New York require vaccinations? ›

In New York, the municipal mandate requiring that most businesses demand patrons show proof of vaccination was lifted on 7 March, and institutions including the Metropolitan Museum and Brooklyn Museum have stopped checking vaccines (both still require visitors two and older to wear masks).

As of February 10, 2023, the COVID-19 vaccine is optional for current and prospective City employees.

MUSEUMS WITH FREE ENTRY AND LATE HOURS

Brooklyn Museum - always free. Open until 10 pm on the first Saturday of every month. Chelsea Galleries Free Thursday Nights - On Thursday nights, many galleries stay open late and are free to visit.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, colloquially "the Met", is the largest art museum in the Americas.

1. American Museum of Natural History, the best free museum in NYC. First, the American Museum of Natural History is a world-renown institution, so it's a must-see.

About how long does it take to go through he museum? I would give yourself about two hours. That should be enough time to see the main exhibitions and see the movie "Timescapes" which you do not want to miss. Two hours should be enough time.

Hours and arrival

Please be advised that mornings are our busiest time, and visitors may want to arrive later in the day. Saturday and Sunday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., select galleries of MoMA are open to members and their guests only.

The opening ceremony begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Museum of the City of New York, between 103rd and 104th streets on Fifth Avenue, featuring a performance from the Tony award-nominated musical "New York, New York."

Museum of the City of New York, a free NYC museum with lots of art and history. The Museum of the City of New York (MCNY) is one of the most interesting and underrated institutions in the Big Apple.