VERIFIED COMPARISON
Met vs Guggenheim: who can pay what they wish?
The Met restricts pay what you wish by residence or regional student status; Guggenheim restricts it to Tuesday and Sunday afternoons. Eligibility and time are separate tests.
| Venue | Admission category / who qualifies | Offer windows | Booking | Regular evening hours / admission | Neighborhood / checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | pay what you wish Pay-what-you-wish for NY State residents and students from NY/NJ/CT | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday NY State residents and NY/NJ/CT students only; minimum $0.01 per ticket. NY billing address required online; NJ/CT students buy in person with student ID. Advance tickets not required. | NY State residents and NY/NJ/CT students only; minimum $0.01 per ticket. NY billing address required online; NJ/CT students buy in person with student ID. Advance tickets not required. | Friday / Saturday 10am–9pm 2026-10-09: pay what you wish. Offer window: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Other evening hours have no verified general free/PWYW offer. 2026-10-10: pay what you wish. Offer window: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Other evening hours have no verified general free/PWYW offer. Hours source · 2026-09-05 | Upper East Side Admission source · 2026-09-05 |
| Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum | pay what you wish Pay what you wish every Tuesday and Sunday, 4–5:30pm. | Tuesday and Sunday 4pm–5:30pm Use the official pay-what-you-wish ticket option. Check ticket availability before traveling. | Use the official pay-what-you-wish ticket option. Check ticket availability before traveling. | Still verifying — no separately verified evening hours | Upper East Side Admission source · 2026-09-05 |
Choose by the condition you can meet
- Choose The Metropolitan Museum of Art if… You qualify for the resident or regional student offer and need a different day.
- Choose Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum if… You can use the published Tuesday or Sunday afternoon window.
Keep planning
Friday admission guide · Thursday admission guide · Pay-what-you-wish guide
Policy dates and official sources appear with each venue. Ordinary evening hours are separately verified. Monthly windows are not weekly offers. Check closures and tickets for your date.