Free Museum Access
Museum Gateway for Students
Due to public health guidelines, some museums may have specialized protocols in place for the health and safety of their visitors. Please visit their website and review information below for specific instructions and guidelines before your visit.
El Museo Del Barrio
Museum of Modern Art
MoMA
11 West 53 Street, Manhattan
MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson Avenue, Queens
Note to NYU Students: NYU Students can now book a complimentary affiliate ticket on the MoMA website. On the reservation page, please select "Reserve affiliate tickets", choose your date, and select 'Free College - NYU' from the drop down menu. Please make sure to bring your NYU ID and ticket when you arrive at the Museum to verify your admission.
Museum of Moving Image
26-01 35th Ave
Astoria, NY 11106
New Museum for Contemporary Art
235 Bowery, New York, NY 10002
New York Historical Society
170 Central Park West at Richard Gilder Way (77th Street)
The Frick Madison
945 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10021
Tickets to Frick Madison must be reserved in advance. To schedule tickets in advance, please follow these instructions:
- Visit https://www.frick.org/tickets
- Click "Reserve Your Ticket"
- Select the preferred date and time for your visit (please note that you are welcome to use your ticket at any point during the day)
- Select Corporate Member ticket as ticket type, and click "Place Order"
- On the next page enter NYUCORP24 at the bottom of the page (please enter contact info but skip credit card section, selecting "apply" below the promo code to bring the price to $0)
- An email confirmation will be sent with a QR code, to be scanned at admissions.
You are also welcome to visit the Museum without a timed ticket. To do so, please present your company/student ID at the ticketing desk. The Frick is open Thursday through Sunday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
The Jewish Museum
1109 5th Ave at 92nd St
New York, NY 10128
Whitney Museum of American Art
99 Gansevoort Street
New York, New York 10014
- Complimentary student tickets must be pre-booked through the Corporate Membership Ticketing page.
- Each NYU student will enter the unique promotional code NYU1 to receive their complimentary single ticket. It is in the payment section and in the “Have a Promo Code?” – discount will be applied for 1 ticket and any additional will need to be paid for.
- Upon booking confirmation, students will be sent via email with a barcode that will be scanned upon entry to the Museum.
- For additional security, students will be asked to show their current student ID.
- Please note that the Whitney is operating at a reduced capacity, and same-day tickets may be limited.
- Enhanced precautions are being taken for your health and well-being. Prepare for your next visit by reviewing the museum's updated policies put in place to make your visit as safe and stress-free as possible.