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 admission on the first Friday of every month. Extended first-Friday hours until 8pm from May through September.
Admission at a glance
| Admission | free |
|---|---|
| When the offer applies | first Friday (May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) 11am–8pm; first Friday (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec) 11am–6pm |
| Hours | Wed-Sun 11am-6pm; until 8pm on Free First Fridays May-Sep |
| Tickets and restrictions | No advance booking necessary for individual visits. Last entry 5:30pm. Groups of more than 9 must book in advance. Second-floor galleries closed September 16–November 1, 2026; admission half price during installation on ordinary paid days. |
| Address | 9-01 33rd Rd, Long Island City, NY 11106 |
| Official site | www.noguchi.org |
Official admission source · Policy checked 2026-10-09
Next dates this offer applies
Calculated from the policy as of 2026-11-07, 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
- No Ordinary Light: Akari at 75 — through Sunday, September 5, 2027
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.