Top New York City Museums

Prebook your admission to the 9/11 Memorial Museum in lower Manhattan, and guarantee your entry to the center that documented the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in 2001. Museum artifacts include first-person accounts of what happened on that September morning in 2001, multi-media displays, and exhibits on history, which commemorate nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives in the attacks.

Gain admission to The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, New York City's only educational institution housed on an aircraft carrier. Make your way to the Hudson River to see the flight deck and more on the legendary USS ‘Intrepid.’ In addition, you’ll get up close to the first space shuttle (the ‘Enterprise’) and explore a guided missile submarine (the USS ‘Growler’). You’re connected to history and innovation through interactive exhibits and firsthand accounts — something the entire family can enjoy.

With the New York Explorer Pass by Go City you get access to your favorite 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 10 attractions or tours, from over 90 things to do, and save up to 50%* (compared to buying individual attraction tickets). Admire sweeping views from the Empire State Building Observatory, Top of the Rock, Edge and One World Observatory. See the city from a Hop on Hop off Bus, or take a Sightseeing Cruise. There's something for everyone! Create your own itinerary and sightsee the Big Apple at your own pace - you have up to 60 days to use your pass. Use the included digital guide to plan your trip and check which activities require advanced reservations, then show your pass on your mobile device at the entrance. *Savings based on sample itineraries on the Go City website. 

Experience Museum of Ice Cream, the popular New York City attraction with plenty of colorful interactive installations including a giant rainbow sprinkle pool, a pink subway ride, and a three-story slide. Plus, taste signature ice cream flavors and sweet treats as you explore the museum.

If you've ever fantasized about going on a secret spy mission, then look no further than this Spyscape museum experience. With your ticket, experience spy stories in an immersive environment, try an actual spy challenge, and test your own espionage skills along the way. When you're done, you get to see your own profile, to learn what kind of spy you would be.

The world-famous Madame Tussauds New York has over five floors of exhibitions and more than 200 wax figures including celebrities, sporting icons, and politicians. With this admission ticket, enjoy full access and spend as long as you like admiring the waxworks, posing for photos, and enjoying interactive experiences such as the Broadway exhibit or the Marvel 4-D Cinema Experience.

See the attractions that interest you in New York City with this Sightseeing Flex Pass. Select the number of attractions you want to visit (from two to 12) and use your pass to gain access at any time within 30 days. More than 100 NYC attractions and activities are available to choose from, such as the Statue of Liberty, One World Observatory, and Top of the Rock Observation Deck.

Get the best view in all of New York City from the Top of the Rock Observation Deck at Rockefeller Plaza. Soak up three floors of indoor and outdoor viewing areas and admire the Big Apple’s popular landmarks, such as One World Trade Center, the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty and more.

In remembrance of the events that took place on September 11, 2001, take this 1.5-hour walking tour of Ground Zero and the National September 11 Memorial. Walk through the space of the former World Trade Center in New York City. A certified guide with a personal connection to the events of that day shares stories of tragedy and heroism. Get a deeper understanding of the events that took place here. Upgrade to add entry into the National September 11 Museum.

Avoid the hassle of waiting to enter New York City’s Museum of Modern Art with this convenient skip-the-line ticket (skip the ticketing desk line but not the security line which is required for all guests) that grants you entrance on arrival. It’s not surprise that MoMA is an incredibly popular attraction. With artists like Andy Warhol, Vincent van Gogh, Jackson Pollock, Cindy Sherman and many more, the queue can be backlogged for hours. But with your handy skip-the-line ticket, you’ll glide right past it and head straight to the good stuff.

Get the New York CityPASS and enjoy great discounts at some of the Big Apple’s top attractions. Your CityPASS mobile tickets are valid for 9 days from the date of first use and includes admission to The Empire State Building and American Museum of Natural History, plus choose admission to 3 more attractions of your choice out of these 6 attractions: Top of the Rock™ Observation Deck, Ferry Access to Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, 9/11 Memorial & Museum, Circle Line Sightseeing Cruise, Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, or Guggenheim Museum

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is home to one of the world’s finest collections of modern and contemporary art, in a modernist building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Pre-book tickets to the Guggenheim to get convenient, skip-the-line access to this landmark New York City art museum, and explore at your own pace during its hours of operation.

Skip the ticket lines at New York City’s Whitney Museum of American Art, and prebook your admission ticket online. Explore the massive museum at your own pace, and take in a permanent collection that includes pieces by Edward Hopper, Georgia O'Keefe, and many others. Plus, catch temporary exhibits from around the world as you visit natural light-filled galleries, and enjoy views of the city skyline from the museum's outdoor terraces.

Experience New York City from a unique perspective with admission to RiseNY, a simulation attraction that gives visitors a bird's-eye view of the city, paired with museum exhibit galleries. Soar over NYC’s five boroughs, experience all four seasons, and ring in the New Year all year round while seated inside a 180-degree projection dome that gives the sensation of flight. Plus, discover New York history and culture.

Your New York adventure just got easier, and less expensive, with this all-inclusive pass that gives you access to more than 100 things to do. From the Big Apple's most iconic attractions, including the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty Ferry, and 9/11 memorial, to the hidden gems and tours with locals. Your New York Pass includes a few extra perks at many locations, including discounts at gift stores, as well as a digital guide to help plan your itinerary. • Choose between a 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 10-day New York Pass® • Save money compared to buying individual tickets at the gate • See and do as much as you like each day • Browse the digital guide for insider tips as well as entry requirements for each attraction before you go • Show your pass on your mobile device to be scanned at each attraction or tour

See more of New York City's top attractions with this multi-day, hop-on hop-off bus tour, with one or more attraction tickets and discount card included, depending on the option you choose. With your 2- or 3-day pass, you're whisked across NYC with hassle-free bus travel, commentary from your guides, and bus loops covering uptown, downtown, and even Brooklyn. Along the way, see top sights like the Statue of Liberty and Central Park, cruise through neighborhoods from Greenwich Village to Times Square, and of course, hop off any time you'd like.

We’ve brought together a team of internationally renowned artists, designers & historians — both from Broadway & the experiential world — to design the museum. It will be educational, but told in a fun, accessible, brightly colored way! We are going to share information about the history of the Broadway theaters through projection mapped videos, the timeline of Broadway told through immersive environments that will leave people’s Instagram feeds full of great photos and give guests a behind-the-scenes look at the making of a Broadway show by spotlighting all the jobs and what it takes to create a Broadway show. There are other surprises and sections of the museum that will excite fans young and old!

Learn about the history of Manhattan landmark St. Patrick’s Cathedral with this official audio tour. Maximize time exploring this 160-year-old building with an audio tour featuring men and women who know the building best including Cardinal Timothy Dolan. Explore this religious site at your leisure and hear stories about the architecture, history, and significance of the cathedral.

Discover world-class photography and eclectic programming with an admission ticket to Fotografiska New York. Visit this six-floor museum in the Flatiron District of New York City, an outpost of the original museum in Stockholm, to see a wide variety of photography exhibitions. Complete the experience by checking out the on-site café and shop.

Explore the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island during this self-guided experience in New York City. Take a roundtrip ferry ride from Battery Park in downtown Manhattan to Liberty Island before heading over to Ellis Island. Enjoy the flexibility of this experience and return to Manhattan at your convenience. Self-guided audio tours in 13 languages are available on Liberty Island and Ellis Island.

Discover two of New York City’s top art museums with this combination experience that also includes an orientation tour. Explore the Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art at your own pace with an audio tour, but first, meet a guide for an introductory tour of Fifth Avenue and Central Park. Skip-the-line access at MOMA is included.

Artechouse, New York City's Original Home for Digital Art, presents a world-premiere collaboration with NASA with "Beyond the Light". Artechouse worked in collaboration with NASA scientists to interpret the frontier-pushing data NASA collects about our universe, then brought it to life with experiential storytelling. The exhibition submerges you into the timeless story of light and aims to inspire your curiosity about what else is possible.

Purchase your ticket ahead of time and avoid the lines at the entrance to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. Inside, learn about the attacks that took place on that day and their aftermath. The ticket price also includes admittance to a sightseeing cruise of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.