MoMA stays open late every Friday, and 5:30 to 8:30 PM admission is free for New York State residents who reserve ahead. This edition carries a deadline: Frida and Diego: The Last Dream, the museum's first-of-its-kind Met Opera collaboration around Kahlo and Rivera, closes the very next day — so this is the final free evening to see it. Drop-in Drawing, Friday Night Talks, and a Marcel Duchamp exhibition round out the night.
What to expect
An evening-crowd MoMA with the exhibitions and collection galleries open until 8:30 PM. Expect a last-chance crush around Frida and Diego, plus Drop-in Drawing in the Creativity Lab and a Friday Night Talk if you want structure. Films screen in the theaters and the Design Store stays open late.
Good to know
- Free 5:30–8:30 PM tickets are for New York State residents only — reserved online, released one week ahead.
- Up to two adults per reservation; bring proof of NY State residency. Subject to availability.
- Frida and Diego: The Last Dream closes Sep 12 — this is its final Friday night.
- Same-day film tickets are free for NYS residents, available on site after 4 PM.
- Members and their guests don't need advance reservations.
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Common questions
Is it free for everyone?
No — free 5:30–8:30 PM admission is for New York State residents with an advance reservation and proof of residency. Other visitors can buy a regular ticket for the evening.
When do free tickets become available?
MoMA releases them one week before each Friday night, up to two adults per reservation, subject to availability.
What's on view?
Frida and Diego: The Last Dream (closing Sep 12), a Marcel Duchamp exhibition, and the collection galleries — plus Drop-in Drawing and Friday Night Talks.
Do members need to reserve?
No — members and their guests are not required to reserve tickets in advance.
