New York museums to book before you go

Book tickets to several New York museums in advance and save time and money. Many offer skip-the-line access and you can pay in your home currency.

Why Book Museums in Advance?

Planning a trip to New York? Our Activities in New York section offers a wide range of experiences, from helicopter tours to cruises and guided tours.
You can also book museum tickets from home. Buying your tickets in advance guarantees entry, even when museums are busy. Better yet, some museums offer skip-the-line access so you won’t wait in queues. Plus, you can pay in your own currency, which may help you manage your budget.
Here are 7 museums you can book ahead:

The Museum of Modern Art, or MoMA, focuses exclusively on modern art, featuring major works by Andy Warhol, Vincent van Gogh, and Pablo Picasso. The museum underwent a complete renovation in 2019.
This ticket includes skip-the-line access. Book your Museum of Modern Art tickets.

The American Museum of Natural History is one of New York’s most fascinating museums. Explore the story of life on Earth, from the extinction of dinosaurs to the emergence of humans. It appeals to visitors of all ages.
Book your American Museum of Natural History tickets.

Located at the World Trade Center site, the National September 11 Memorial & Museum is a moving tribute to the attacks of September 11, 2001. You’ll see artifacts recovered from the rubble, including a crushed fire truck buried beneath the debris.
Book your National September 11 Memorial & Museum tickets.

Madame Tussauds is a wax museum where you can take selfies with celebrities from around the world. Meet Barack Obama in the Oval Office, pop stars like Madonna and Rihanna, or footballer Lionel Messi. It’s a fun experience for the whole family.
Book your Madame Tussauds New York tickets.

The Guggenheim Museum stands out for two reasons: its distinctive spiral architecture and its exceptional collection assembled by industrialist Solomon R. Guggenheim.
This ticket includes skip-the-line access. Book your Guggenheim Museum tickets.

Now located in the Meatpacking District near the High Line, the Whitney Museum of American Art is dedicated to American artists. You’ll find major pop-art figures, including Andy Warhol.
This ticket includes skip-the-line access. Book your Whitney Museum of American Art tickets.

The Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum is a decommissioned aircraft carrier transformed into a floating museum. It tells the story of aviation and space exploration. You can explore the ship from top to bottom, see fighter jets up close, and step inside a British Airways Concorde.
Book your Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum tickets.