VERIFIED COMPARISON
MoMA vs MoMA PS1: which admission is free?
MoMA PS1 has free general admission for everyone on its opening days. MoMA’s Friday free offer requires New York State residence and advance booking.
| Venue | Admission category / who qualifies | Offer windows | Booking | Regular evening hours / admission | Neighborhood / checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museum of Modern Art | free with eligibility Uniqlo Free Fridays -- free for NY State residents 5:30-8:30pm | Friday 5:30pm–8:30pm NY State ID required. Advance reservation required. Enter through 53rd St entrance. | NY State ID required. Advance reservation required. Enter through 53rd St entrance. | Friday 10:30am–8:30pm 2026-10-09: free with eligibility. Offer window: Friday 5:30pm–8:30pm. Other evening hours have no verified general free/PWYW offer. Hours source · 2026-09-05 | Midtown Admission source · 2026-09-05 |
| MoMA PS1 | free Free for all visitors since January 2026 | Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday None. Closed Tue-Wed. | Still verifying | Still verifying — no separately verified evening hours | Long Island City Admission source · 2026-09-05 |
Choose by the condition you can meet
- Choose Museum of Modern Art if… You qualify for the Friday offer and want the Midtown location.
- Choose MoMA PS1 if… You need all-visitor free general admission in Long Island City.
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.