Long Island City / Queens / free

The Noguchi Museum

The Noguchi Museum is free on first Friday (May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) 11am–8pm; first Friday (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec) 11am–6pm. Free first Friday of every month; extended hours until 8pm May-Sep. Also free second Saturdays in summer 2026 (Jun 13, Jul 11, Aug 8).

Admission at a glance

The Noguchi Museum admission summary
Admissionfree
When the offer appliesfirst Friday (May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) 11am–8pm; first Friday (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec) 11am–6pm
HoursWed-Sun 11am-6pm; until 8pm on Free First Fridays May-Sep
Tickets and restrictionsAdvance reservations not required; walk-ins admitted based on capacity.
Address9-01 33rd Rd, Long Island City, NY 11106
Official sitewww.noguchi.org

Official admission source · Policy checked 2026-08-09

Next dates this offer applies

Calculated from the policy as of 2026-09-23, not confirmed ticket availability. Holidays and special closures can override regular hours.

Now showing

  • Light and Stone: Revisiting Noguchi's 1986 Venice Biennale — through Sunday, May 9, 2027

Current exhibitions on the official site

Make a visit of it

The sculpture garden is the highlight -- open-air, quiet, feels like Kyoto in Queens. Go on a weekday morning if you can; First Fridays can get crowded. The gift shop has beautiful design objects.

After: Il Bambino (restaurant, $). 31st ave in astoria, 5 min walk north. pressed paninis and crostini in a warm neighborhood joint. the brie and fig is the move. byob.