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

Dernière mise à jour : janvier 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. Ils le font pas vous permettent d'éviter les contrôles de sécurité.

• ✔️ Skip the ticket purchase line
• ✔️ Guaranteed timed entry
• ❌ Le contrôle de sécurité n'est jamais omis

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

Avez-vous vraiment besoin de billets "sans file d'attente" ?

Pour la plupart des visiteurs, oui.

• Peak season (March–December): Fortement recommandé
• Le week-end : Almost always busy
• Late mornings and early afternoons: Les files d'attente les plus longues
• Weekday early mornings: Parfois gérable sans priorité

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

Comment fonctionne la saisie, étape par étape

1. Arrive at the main entrance on West 53rd Street
2. Contrôle de sécurité
3. Numérisation ou achat de billets
4. Access to permanent collection and exhibitions

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

Combien de temps dure une visite ?

• Visite des points forts : 1,5-2 heures
• Full museum visit: 3-4 heures
• Special exhibitions: Add 30–60 minutes

Les options de billets expliquées

• • Admission standard : Buy on-site, longest waits
  • Billet de passage : Timed entry, skip ticket line
  • Visite guidée : Timed entry plus curated highlights
  • Billets combinés : Combine MoMA with nearby attractions such as the Empire State Building, Observatoire d'un seul monde, ou le Statue de la Liberté

Comparaison des billets

Type de billet	Sauter la file d'attente	Entrée programmée	Guide included
Admission standard	Non	Non	Non
Sauter la ligne	Oui	Oui	Non
Visite guidée	Oui	Oui	Oui

Délais d'attente typiques

• Without ticket (peak hours): 30–75 minutes
• With skip-the-line ticket: 10–20 minutes (security only)

Les erreurs courantes à éviter

• En supposant que le saut de ligne permette d'éviter la sécurité
• 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.

Does skip-the-line mean no waiting at all?

Non. Le contrôle de sécurité est obligatoire pour tous.

Les billets se vendent-ils à guichets fermés ?

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

Une visite guidée en vaut-elle la peine ?

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

Dernier conseil

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.