Guided tours
Professional art historians are available to provide guided Museum tours of masterworks in MoMA’s collection, the Museum’s architecture, and current exhibitions. Tours can be customized to focus on specific galleries, mediums, or collection areas, and are available in multiple languages.
Tours during Museum hours
Schedule a tour with a MoMA guide.
Tour rates
Adults: $50
Seniors: $45
Children: $28
Members and Corporate Members: $28
College students: $40
Students of selected colleges and universities: $22
Fees include the price of admission.
A minimum payment of $500 ($425 for MoMA members) is required to book an hourlong tour. Tours lasting longer than one hour can be arranged for an additional fee. For tours booked with less than two weeks’ notice, additional fees apply.
Before- and after-hours tours
Visitors before and after Museum hours can enjoy the exclusive, intimate experience of touring the Museum without the crowds.
Before-hours fees
Adults: $90
Seniors: $85
Children: $72
Members and Corporate Members: $72
College students: $75
Fees include the price of admission.
After-hours fees
Adults: $110
Members and corporate Members: $100
Fees include the price of admission.
- Corporate clients in particular can utilize private before- or after-hours tours for corporate entertaining. Private tours conducted by a Museum guide are available from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
A minimum payment of $900 ($750 for MoMA members) is required for a tour before Museum hours. A minimum payment of $1,100 ($1,000 for MoMA members) is required for a tour after Museum hours. Tours lasting longer than one hour can be arranged for an additional fee. For tours booked with less than two weeks’ notice, additional rush fees apply.
Gift tours
Gift tours are a truly memorable experience, and the perfect fit for special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, and more.
- Gift tours are available for groups of up to 10 visitors, are one hour long, include Museum admission, and are led by a knowledgeable art historian.
- Gift tours may take place during public or private hours, and rates vary accordingly. All gift tour certificates come in attractive packaging ideal for gift presentation.
Group admission
MoMA welcomes groups by appointment and offers discounted rates for parties of up to 50 visitors. Skip the line with expedited check-in and receive a dedicated arrival time exclusively for your group.
Rates with a group reservation
Adults: $25
Seniors (65 and over): $18
Children: $9
College students: $13
Students of selected colleges and universities: free
Students of NYC Title 1 Schools: free
- Take advantage of these resources designed to be used by students or families visiting the Museum.
MoMA does not allow third parties to lead groups through the Museum. Any unauthorized lecturers will be asked to end their tours immediately.
MoMA Groups and Tours
(212) 708-9685
[email protected]
School programs
Coming to MoMA gives students an opportunity to spend time with our collection of modern and contemporary art, develop close-looking and critical thinking skills, and make connections to their own lives.
During a guided visit, students will explore three to four works of art in depth through observation and discussion. These are interactive experiences in which students engage in conversation and may write, draw, or do small group work in the galleries. Before your visit, a MoMA learning specialist will contact you to discuss your goals and incorporate feedback into the planning of your visit.
We use broad themes to explore works of art. These themes provide points of entry for your students and allow MoMA educators to make connections to your curriculum. Take a look at our list of themes.
Everyone is welcome at MoMA. Our partnership with New York City’s Department of Education’s District 75 Office of Arts Education has given us an opportunity to serve students with disabilities across the five boroughs, providing students with opportunities for self-expression through multiple and nonverbal forms of communication. We foster an environment where students feel seen, heard, and valued, and we empower students to build self-confidence and community.
Museum visit length:
- Kindergarten–3rd grade: 60 minutes
- 4th–12th grade: 75 minutes
School program rates:
- NYC public schools: free
- All other schools: $200 per class, with a maximum of 34 students