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MoMA Free Friday: eligibility and tickets
MoMA’s UNIQLO Friday Nights offer free admission to New York State residents. Reserve a free ticket in advance and bring proof of residency. The current offer runs every Friday, rather than only on the first Friday of the month.
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.
Admission at a glance
Museum of Modern Art
free with eligibility — Uniqlo Free Fridays -- free for NY State residents 5:30-8:30pm
Offer hours: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Reservations required. Official admission and tickets
Policy checked 2026-09-05.
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| Museum | Admission | When | Hours | Booking conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museum of Modern Art | free with eligibility | Friday 5:30pm–8:30pm | 5:30pm-8:30pm | NY State ID required. Advance reservation required. Enter through 53rd St entrance. |
Plan your visit
Midtown / free with eligibility
Museum of Modern Art
11 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019
Known closure: 2026-11-26 through 2026-11-26. Thanksgiving closure. Official closure notice · checked 2026-10-09
Known closure: 2026-12-25 through 2026-12-25. Christmas Day closure. Official closure notice · checked 2026-10-09
Uniqlo Free Fridays -- free for NY State residents 5:30-8:30pm
Admission hours: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Tickets and restrictions: NY State ID required. Advance reservation required. Enter through 53rd St entrance.
Next matching policy dates: 2026-11-13, 2026-11-20, 2026-11-27, 2026-12-04 These are calculated from the policy, not confirmed ticket availability.
Official admission source · Tickets / registration · Policy source checked 2026-09-05 · Full venue page
Check the date before you go
Calendar calculated for 2026-11-07. 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.
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