11 Museum Tours in New York City to Build a Day Around

1.9/11 Memorial & Museum Timed-Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 31,428 reviews · 1 day · from $25Our pick

Review of the $25 9/11 Memorial Museum ticket in New York, with practical advice on exhibits, timing, emotional impact, and value.

“This was a really poignant experience, very thought provoking and sad. We felt the power of the tragedy that this museum commemorates, but the celebration of the people who lost their lives and carrying on their memories. I love that the money goes towards the charity and would recommend this museum to anyone visiting.”

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2.Empire State Building Tickets – Observatory & Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 25,757 reviews · 45 minutes - 2 hours · from $47

Review the Empire State Building Observatory, with 86th and optional 102nd-floor views, museum galleries, practical tips, and ticket advice.

“It was a smooth and easy experience from start to finish. The whole experience was interesting and very informative inside the building with the history behind the building. The views from the 86th floor were amazing and we had the bonus of seeing the sunset this made my trip to NYC complete. A definite must do in NYC”

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3.American Museum of Natural History Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15,447 reviews · 1 day · from $37

Spend a full day at New York’s American Museum of Natural History, with dinosaurs, the Gilder Center, space shows, and family-friendly exhibits.

“Great experience. We spent few hours and didn’t see everything. Great for a rainy or cold day. We visited NYE week and it was very crowded. It would be nice if they had a max number of ticket sales to prevent overcrowding. And maybe kids area would also be nice.”

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4.Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 12,540 reviews · 1 day · from $30

Visit MoMA in Midtown for Monet, Van Gogh, Picasso, Warhol, free audio guides, special exhibitions, films, and access to MoMA PS1.

“One of the best museums I’ve seen in my life. Monet, Klimt, Picasso, Van Gogh, Kahlo, Hopper, Magritte.. I am just sorry that not all the artwork they have is displayed, sadly”

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5.9/11 Memorial, Ground Zero Tour with Optional 9/11 Museum Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,381 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $39Top rated

Walk Ground Zero with a guide who has a personal 9/11 connection, visit the memorial pools, and add the National 9/11 Museum.

“It’s cold out dress warm. Be prepared to do a lot of walking. Take lots of pictures and take it all in”

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6.9/11 Memorial Museum Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,376 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Review of the 9/11 Memorial Museum ticket in New York, with practical advice on exhibits, timing, cost, security, accessibility, and value.

“It’s a lot to take in given I was born 8 months and 8 days later it was just sad about what happened and the items in the museum just was wow. Will come back again one day.”

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7.All-Access 9/11: Ground Zero Tour, Memorial and Museum, One World Observatory

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,886 reviews · 2 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $109

A moving Ground Zero tour with the 9/11 Memorial, Museum, and One World Observatory, guided by personal stories and powerful views.

“Excellent tour outside 911 Memorial. Be prepared to walk outdoors, espein the cold. . Rob was excellent guide!!”

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8.Intrepid Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,687 reviews · 1 day · from $38

Explore the USS Intrepid, Enterprise shuttle, historic aircraft, and Growler submarine with a flexible one-day NYC museum ticket.

“Really good value for money Very interesting and lots and lots to see and experience”

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9.Museum of Ice Cream Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,619 reviews · 1h 30m · from $40

Review the Museum of Ice Cream in New York, with unlimited samples, a sprinkle pool, slides, photo rooms, pricing, and practical tips.

“It was a wonderful experience and the staff was amazing!”

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10.Guggenheim Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,201 reviews · 1 day · from $30

Review the Guggenheim Museum in New York, from Frank Lloyd Wright’s spiral design and modern art to audio guide tips and ticket value.

“A magnificent collection of paintings and the stunning architecture of the museum building”

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11.American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,931 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $37

Review the $37 American Museum of Natural History ticket, with dinosaur halls, the blue whale, space exhibits, ticket tips, and family advice.

“Anyone visiting NYC should have the AMNH high up on their lists of things to see and do. It’s a place which allows you to delve into the past and present in a very exciting and informative way and it’s an event to be experienced by young and old alike.”

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