MoMA Skip-the-Line Tickets: How Entry Really Works

Última actualización: Enero de 2026

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is one of the busiest museums in New York City. Ticket lines can be long, security is mandatory, and timed entry is often misunderstood. This guide explains exactly what skip-the-line tickets mean at MoMA, what you actually skip, how entry works today, and when priority access is worth booking.

What skip-the-line means at MoMA

Skip-the-line tickets for MoMA allow you to bypass the on-site ticket purchase line. They do no allow you to skip security screening.

• ✔️ Skip the ticket purchase line
• ✔️ Guaranteed timed entry
• ❌ Security screening is never skipped

All visitors must pass a bag check and metal detector before entering the galleries.

¿Realmente necesita entradas sin cola?

Para la mayoría de los visitantes, sí.

• Peak season (March–December): Muy recomendable
• Los fines de semana: Almost always busy
• Late mornings and early afternoons: Colas más largas
• Weekday early mornings: A veces manejable sin prioridad

Skip-the-line tickets are especially useful if you have limited time or are visiting during popular exhibition periods.

Cómo funciona la entrada paso a paso

1. Arrive at the main entrance on West 53rd Street
2. Control de seguridad
3. Escaneado o compra de entradas
4. Access to permanent collection and exhibitions

Timed-entry tickets help spread crowds but do not remove security queues.

¿Cuánto dura una visita?

• Visita destacada: 1,5-2 horas
• Full museum visit: 3-4 horas
• Special exhibitions: Add 30–60 minutes

Opciones de entradas explicadas

• • Admisión estándar: Buy on-site, longest waits
  • Billete sin cola: Timed entry, skip ticket line
  • Visita guiada: Timed entry plus curated highlights
  • Billetes combinados: Combine MoMA with nearby attractions such as the Edificio Empire State, Observatorio Un Mundo, o el Estatua de la Libertad

Comparación de billetes

Tipo de billete	Saltar la cola del billete	Entrada temporizada	Guía incluida
Admisión estándar	No	No	No
Saltar la línea	Sí	Sí	No
Visita guiada	Sí	Sí	Sí

Tiempos de espera habituales

• Without ticket (peak hours): 30–75 minutes
• Con entrada preferente: 10-20 minutos (sólo seguridad)

Errores comunes que hay que evitar

• Assuming skip-the-line skips security
• Arriving outside your timed entry window
• Underestimating how large the museum is
• Trying to see everything in one short visit

FAQ

Is MoMA free?

No. General admission is paid, except during limited free-entry times.

¿Saltar la cola significa no tener que esperar?

No. Security screening is mandatory for everyone.

¿Se agotan las entradas?

Yes. Timed-entry slots often sell out during peak periods.

¿Merece la pena una visita guiada?

Yes if you want context and a curated experience rather than navigating alone.

Consejo final

If you want predictable entry and minimal waiting, skip-the-line tickets are the safest option. They save time at ticketing, not at security, and work best when combined with an early or late visit. Plan enough time inside to avoid rushing one of the world’s most important modern art collections.