The Jewish Museum sits in a French Gothic-style mansion on Museum Mile, and every Saturday its galleries are free to all. The collection spans ancient ceremonial objects to contemporary art, with rotating exhibitions that often draw big crowds. If you are on the Upper East Side this weekend, it is the easiest free museum stop on Fifth Avenue.
What to expect
Expect a timed-entry check-in in the lobby, then several floors of galleries in the converted mansion. Saturdays are busier than weekdays, so allow time at the door; the shop and the museum's café are on site.
Good to know
- The museum is at 1109 Fifth Avenue at 92nd Street; take the 4, 5 or 6 to 86th Street or the Q to 96th Street.
- Advance timed tickets are available online and in the lobby; booking ahead helps on busy Saturdays.
- The café follows its own schedule, so check before planning lunch there.
- A wheelchair-accessible entrance is next to the main entrance.
- Free sensory kits for kids and adults are available at admissions.
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Common questions
Is the Jewish Museum free on Saturdays?
Yes. The museum offers free admission every Saturday and on select holidays.
Do I need a ticket on a free Saturday?
Timed tickets are available online and onsite, and reserving ahead is recommended.
Where is the Jewish Museum?
On Museum Mile at 1109 Fifth Avenue at 92nd Street.
