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The 15 Best NYC Museum Tickets & Tours

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The Met, MoMA, Natural History and the 9/11 Museum could fill a week on their own. These 15 tickets and guided visits are priced, with which ones skip the queue and how long each really takes.

NYC: 9/11 Memorial & Museum Timed-Entry Ticket - The museum gives the day context
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NYC: 9/11 Memorial & Museum Timed-Entry Ticket

1.9/11 Memorial & Museum Timed-Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 31,428 reviews · 1 day · from $25Our pick

Your timed-entry ticket covers the 9/11 Memorial Museum’s exhibitions and free access to the twin reflecting pools, Survivor Tree and Memorial Glades. Inside, explore more than 10,000 artifacts, personal accounts and the vast Foundation Hall. No guided tour or audio guide is included, and airport-style security is required.

“The personal touch of people who had lost family and friends. Excellent all round”

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NYC: Empire State Building Tickets - Observatory & Museum - Decide if the 102nd floor is worth the upgrade
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NYC: Empire State Building Tickets – Observatory & Museum

2.Empire State Building Tickets – Observatory & Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 25,757 reviews · 45 minutes - 2 hours · from $47

Visit the Empire State Building’s 86th Floor Observatory, restored Art Deco spaces, and galleries on its construction and pop-culture fame. Choose a ticket with access to the 102nd floor for floor-to-ceiling windows and views across as many as six states, or add Express entry to skip the line.

“WOW! What a view! I was breathtaken by far one of the best excursions I have booked. I am scared of heights but it really didn’t actually fase me. 1100% recommend to book.”

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New York City: American Museum of Natural History Ticket - Dinosaurs, Dioramas, and the Pull of the Big Displays
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New York City: American Museum of Natural History Ticket

3.American Museum of Natural History Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15,447 reviews · 1 day · from $37

Spend a day at the American Museum of Natural History, across from Central Park. Your ticket covers more than 40 permanent halls, the Rose Center for Earth and Space, and the Gilder Center. Choose a ticket that adds one or more special exhibits, a planetarium show, a giant-screen film, or the butterfly vivarium.

“Amazing experience for everyone ❤️ My family and I had such a great time”

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NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket - Choosing a route through six floors
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NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket

4.Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 12,540 reviews · 1 day · from $30

Enter MoMA at 11 West 53rd Street with a barcoded ticket, then explore six floors of modern and contemporary art at your own pace. See works by Monet, Picasso, Matisse, Warhol, and others, use a free multilingual audio guide on your phone, and check out included films and art-making activities.

“Had an amazing time at the MET in NYC The two-hour visit flew, our guide was incredible, super knowledgeable, and made everything so interesting. Totally recommend this experience. Thank you!”

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9/11 Memorial & Ground Zero Tour with Optional 9/11 Museum Ticket - The Oculus and a view of Freedom Tower
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9/11 Memorial, Ground Zero Tour with Optional 9/11 Museum Ticket

5.9/11 Memorial, Ground Zero Tour with Optional 9/11 Museum Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,381 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $39Top rated

Meet a small group outside the Oculus for a walking tour of Ground Zero, St. Paul’s Chapel, the FDNY memorial and the 9/11 Memorial pools. Your guide shares personal stories alongside the history. Add a museum ticket for an independent visit or a one-hour guided tour. Guides vary, with past tours led by Sean, Paul, Amy and James.

“It’s cold out dress warm. Be prepared to do a lot of walking. Take lots of pictures and take it all in”

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9/11 Memorial Museum Admission Ticket - Give the exhibits more than a quick pass
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9/11 Memorial Museum Admission Ticket

6.9/11 Memorial Museum Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,376 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Visit the 9/11 Memorial Museum beneath the reflecting pools with a timed-entry mobile ticket. Explore its memorial exhibition, first-person accounts, artifacts, multimedia displays, and World Trade Center history at your own pace. Allow at least two hours, and prepare for a moving visit that can take longer.

“The most heartbreaking and tragic story told in a sensitive and caring way. Truly worth the visit. Spent 3 hours and didn't know where the time went.”

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All-Access 9/11: Ground Zero Tour, Memorial and Museum, One World Observatory - The museum: choose a guide or your own pace
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All-Access 9/11: Ground Zero Tour, Memorial and Museum, One World Observatory

7.All-Access 9/11: Ground Zero Tour, Memorial and Museum, One World Observatory

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,886 reviews · 2 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $109

Walk Ground Zero with a local guide, pausing at the Oculus, FDNY Memorial Wall, Survivor Tree, and 9/11 Memorial pools. Then visit the museum, either on your own or with a VIP guide, and head up One World Observatory for city views. Guides such as Rob, a former media photographer present on 9/11, can add a personal perspective.

“Very good. Our tour guide was very friendly and extremely informative. The museum had so many artifacts and memories displayed along with actual footage of 9/11. The World Observatory was pretty awesome and had a great view of the city and Hudson River. This visit made for some great memories. I definitely recommend all three.”

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NYC: Intrepid Museum Entry Ticket - Explore four decks of a working warship
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NYC: Intrepid Museum Entry Ticket

8.Intrepid Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,687 reviews · 1 day · from $38

At the Intrepid Museum, explore four decks of a World War II aircraft carrier, see more than two dozen restored aircraft, visit the Space Shuttle Pavilion and step aboard a Cold War-era submarine. The Apollo exhibit adds moon rocks and a recreation of the Apollo 11 command module. Allow two to three hours, or longer if you want time to see it all.

“iconic aircraft carrier with some nice planes on display”

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NYC: Museum of Ice Cream Entry Ticket - Save room for samples, but pace yourself
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NYC: Museum of Ice Cream Entry Ticket

9.Museum of Ice Cream Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,619 reviews · 1h 30m · from $40

At the Museum of Ice Cream in New York, your 90-minute ticket takes you through playful galleries with ice cream samples along the way. Expect a pink subway car, a three-story slide, a giant sprinkle pool, photo spots, and short bits of ice cream history. Entry is on Broadway, and the experience is wheelchair accessible.

“This experience was absolutely phenomenal! We've attended other similar attractions, but from start to finish, the Ice Cream Museum truly exceeded our expectations. There was something fun and delicious for everyone—my three-year-old and my mother-in-law both had a fantastic time, which says a lot! From the engaging history of ice cream to the incredibly detailed installations—like the pink subway and the giant slide—every space was thoughtfully designed and full of joy. The ice cream samples were all fantastic, but the bagel ice cream was out of this world. Thank you for such a memorable and well-curated experience. We can't wait to come back!”

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NYC: Guggenheim Museum Entry Ticket - Following the spiral through the art
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NYC: Guggenheim Museum Entry Ticket

10.Guggenheim Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,201 reviews · 1 day · from $30

Enter the Guggenheim Museum on Fifth Avenue for a self-paced visit to Frank Lloyd Wright’s spiraling building, permanent collection, and special exhibitions. Your $30 ticket includes a downloadable audio guide in 11 languages and access to all exhibitions. Most visits take one to two hours, but you can stay as long as you like during the day.

“Great! Perfect activity to do on a rainy day in New York.”

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket - How long to stay, and how to pace the visit
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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

11.American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,931 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $37

Visit more than 40 galleries at the American Museum of Natural History on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. General admission includes the Rose Center for Earth and Space and the Richard Gilder Center, but not ticketed shows or special exhibits. Allow at least three hours, pick up a paper map, and check how your voucher is exchanged for an admission ticket.

“The museum was really great experience! The building itself is also really nice looking. We visited into butterfly “show” and that was actually amazing. Highly recommend the museum but have to have time to see all”

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Ground Zero 9/11 Memorial Tour & Optional 9/11 Museum Ticket - Listening to a guide with a personal connection
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Ground Zero 9/11 Memorial Tour & Optional 9/11 Museum Ticket

12.Ground Zero 9/11 Memorial Tour & Optional 9/11 Museum Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,584 reviews · 90 - 210 minutes · from $39

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Oculus for a 90-minute Ground Zero walk, including St. Paul’s Chapel, the memorial pools and the Survivor Tree. Guides with a personal connection to 9/11 share local stories. Add a timed museum ticket for a self-guided visit or choose a VIP guided tour.

“Tim was phenomenal - he made a great tour even better!”

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Whitney Museum of American Art Admission Ticket - Inside Renzo Piano’s light-filled building
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Whitney Museum of American Art Admission Ticket

13.Whitney Museum of American Art Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,579 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Visit the Whitney Museum in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District with an admission ticket that includes its galleries and free daily tours. Explore works by Edward Hopper, Georgia O’Keeffe, Alexander Calder, and living American artists, then step onto terraces with city and Hudson River views. The Renzo Piano-designed museum sits beside the High Line.

“Great location of the city with so much to see inside and outside of the museum structure. Staff was friendly and helpful.”

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Museum of Ice Cream New York City Admission Ticket - Crowds can change the pace
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Museum of Ice Cream New York City Admission Ticket

14.Museum of Ice Cream New York City Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,154 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $49

At the Museum of Ice Cream in New York City, you move through 12 colorful, multi-sensory rooms with games, edible slime crafts, ice cream tastings, and the famous sprinkle pool. Plan on one to two hours. It suits families especially well, though teenagers and adults can join the fun. Tickets cost $49 per person.

“Ahhhhh-mazing. Took my teen and her friend and they had such a great time. Staff was super friendly. Gummy Bear sung Happy Birthday to my daughter at the bagel station. Drinks were 10/10 and experience was cute for all ages. Loved it”

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Intrepid Museum Admission Ticket - Enterprise: the space program’s striking centerpiece
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Intrepid Museum Admission Ticket

15.Intrepid Museum Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,027 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Make your own way to the Intrepid Museum on Manhattan’s Hudson River waterfront and explore the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid, the Space Shuttle Enterprise and the guided missile submarine USS Growler. This self-guided admission ticket includes two short films. Plan extra time for the ship, hands-on exhibits and any activities that cost more.

“Nice and very organized. Had a very nice selection of aircraft and the space shuttle was great to see.”

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