The Met is the greatest museum in the world, and, in addition to an encyclopedic collection and fabulous exhibits, its late nights offer special events, concerts, drawing classes—and cocktails!
Friday and Saturday, 10am–9pm
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NYC is the city that never sleeps, so it's fair to assume that some of our museums stay open late! If you work a day job, it's often impossible to visit museums because they usually close by 6pm on most days. But some of them have late hours on certain days of the week — and that includes major institutions such as the Met, the Guggenheim and MoMA.
Just for the night owls among us, check out our list of all the late museum hours in NYC you should know about. Extra perk: Some of these late-night hours happen to coincide with free or cheaper-than-normal admission, too.
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The Met is the greatest museum in the world, and, in addition to an encyclopedic collection and fabulous exhibits, its late nights offer special events, concerts, drawing classes—and cocktails!
Friday and Saturday, 10am–9pm
We’re not going to lie: Late hours at MoMA are crowded. Is it still worth going then to see the greatest works of modern and contemporary art anywhere? Absolutely.
Saturday, 10:30am–7pm; First Fridays are held from 4-8pm (reserve online in advance).
Fotografiska aims to inspire a more conscious world through the power of photography. The Museum produces a broad range of rotating exhibitions featuring the world’s greatest photographers - both world-renowned artists and rising stars.
Sunday-Thursday 10:30am-9pm; Friday-Saturday 10:30am-11pm.
Note: The museum is moving from its current location as of September 29, 2024.
Evening hours at ICP are a great way to catch up with the best in photography from classic to cutting-edge.
Thursday, 11am–9pm
Exhibits at the Museum of Sex (MoSex) seem even more provocative during late hours and are actually best seen at night, anyway.
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, the museum's open until 10pm; on Friday and Saturday, closing is at midnight
Late hours at the Museum of the Moving Image give you more time to check out screenings, interactive exhibits and more.
Friday 2–8pm
The history of Gotham is both long and epic. Luckily, late hours at the New-York Historical Society give you more time to take it all in.
Friday 11am–8pm (admission is pay-as-you-wish from 5–8 pm on Fridays)
Talks, readings and exhibition tours are all part of the mix during the Whitney’s late hours
Friday 10:30am–10pm
The Brooklyn Museum’s late hours are especially helpful for borough residents wanting to get out and get in some culture on the weekends during its First Saturday festivities, which include music and food along with the art.
First Saturdays run 5-11pm during select months
Panel discussions on contemporary art issues are often held during the New Mu’s late hours
Thursday 11am–9pm
Note: The New Museum is currently closed for renovations through early 2025.
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