The Free List / BOROUGH
Free museums in Queens
MoMA PS1 offers free general admission for everyone. Queens Museum uses pay-what-you-wish admission and also has specific free-entry categories. These are separate institutions in Long Island City and Flushing Meadows, so plan travel between them.
Quick answer
Free means no admission charge for the stated offer. Free with eligibility requires qualifying proof. Pay what you wish is shown separately and can require a payment. Special programs may have their own tickets.
| Museum | Admission | When | Hours | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MoMA PS1 | free | Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun 12-6pm; Sat 10am-6pm | not required |
| Queens Museum | pay what you wish | Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday | Wed-Fri 12-5pm; Sat-Sun 11am-5pm | not required |
Plan your visit
Long Island City / free
MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101
Free for all visitors since January 2026
Admission hours: Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun 12-6pm; Sat 10am-6pm
Tickets and restrictions: None. Closed Tue-Wed.
Official admission source · Policy source checked 2026-09-05 · Full venue page
Flushing Meadows / pay what you wish
Queens Museum
NYC Building, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, NY 11368
Pay-what-you-wish always
Admission hours: Wed-Fri 12-5pm; Sat-Sun 11am-5pm
Tickets and restrictions: Reserve a timed ticket before visiting. Last gallery entry 4:30pm. Closed Mon–Tue. Children 12 and under and IDNYC cardholders qualify for free admission; bring applicable ID.
Official admission source · Policy source checked 2026-09-05 · Full venue page
A weekend in Queens
MoMA PS1 opens earlier on Saturdays than Sundays. Queens Museum offers weekend pay-what-you-wish entry; its last gallery entry is before closing. Allow travel time between Long Island City and Flushing Meadows.
Check the date before you go
Calendar calculated for 2026-09-23. Newest policy check among these museums: 2026-09-05. Policy verification dates appear with each museum and do not change merely because the calendar rebuilds. Holidays, ticket capacity and special closures can override regular hours. This is a curated selection, not a complete list of every NYC museum; see all venues.