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The 15 Best Museum Tickets in the USA

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On a ninety-degree afternoon a museum is not a fallback, it is the plan. The 15 below cover the big collections in New York, Chicago and Washington, with entry prices and which tickets skip the sidewalk queue.

NYC: 9/11 Memorial & Museum Timed-Entry Ticket - The Historical Exhibition: before, during, and after
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NYC: 9/11 Memorial & Museum Timed-Entry Ticket

1.9/11 Memorial & Museum Timed-Entry Ticket

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

Enter the 9/11 Memorial Museum at a reserved time, then visit the twin reflecting pools, Survivor Tree, and Memorial Glades. Inside, follow the story through artifacts, films, personal accounts, and memorial records covering the 2001 attacks and 1993 bombing. Allow at least two hours, and more if you read everything.

“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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NYC: Empire State Building Tickets - Observatory & Museum - The 86th-floor deck gives you New York in every direction
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NYC: Empire State Building Tickets – Observatory & Museum

2.Empire State Building Tickets – Observatory & Museum

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

Visit New York’s Empire State Building for 360-degree views from the 86th-floor deck, optional floor-to-ceiling panoramas from the 102nd floor, and interactive galleries covering construction, Art Deco design, King Kong, and film history. Choose a standard or Express ticket, with visits lasting 45 minutes to two hours.

“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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New York City: American Museum of Natural History Ticket - The fourth floor is the natural place to begin
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New York City: American Museum of Natural History Ticket

3.American Museum of Natural History Ticket

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

You get all-day entry to more than 40 permanent halls, the Rose Center, and the new Gilder Center. Add one or all ticketed exhibits for shows such as Encounters in the Milky Way, the butterfly vivarium, or the dinosaur extinction exhibit. The Explorer app helps you find your way.

“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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NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket - Entering at 11 West 53rd Street
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NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket

4.Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket

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

Enter New York’s Museum of Modern Art with a one-day ticket, bypassing the ticket desk. Explore six floors of modern and contemporary art, including Starry Night, Water Lilies, Warhol’s soup cans, films, design, and special exhibitions. Bring a charged phone and headphones for the free multilingual audio guide.

“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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9/11 Memorial, Ground Zero Tour with Optional 9/11 Museum Ticket - St. Paul’s Chapel and the first signs of survival
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9/11 Memorial, Ground Zero Tour with Optional 9/11 Museum Ticket

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

Meet near the Oculus for a small-group Ground Zero walk led by guides such as Sean, Paul, Amy, or James. Visit St. Paul’s Chapel, the FDNY Memorial Wall, and the 9/11 Memorial pools. Choose a self-guided museum ticket or a one-hour guided museum visit.

“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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9/11 Memorial Museum Admission Ticket - In Memoriam and the personal cost of the attacks
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9/11 Memorial Museum Admission Ticket

6.9/11 Memorial Museum Admission Ticket

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

Visit the 9/11 Memorial Museum below the Twin Towers’ former footprints with a timed mobile ticket. Explore first-person accounts, artifacts, memorial displays, and exhibits on the 2001 attacks at your own pace. Plan at least two hours, and allow more time if you want to hear and read everything.

“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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All-Access 9/11: Ground Zero Tour, Memorial and Museum, One World Observatory - The FDNY Memorial Wall and the Survivor Tree
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All-Access 9/11: Ground Zero Tour, Memorial and Museum, One World Observatory

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

Start near Ground Zero with a local guide such as Meghan, Rob, James, or Jimmy, then visit the Oculus, FDNY Memorial Wall, Survivor Tree, and memorial pools. Choose a self-guided or VIP museum visit before taking in New York from One World Observatory.

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

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NYC: Intrepid Museum Entry Ticket - Starting on the Hangar Deck
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NYC: Intrepid Museum Entry Ticket

8.Intrepid Museum Entry Ticket

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

Visit the USS Intrepid on Manhattan’s Hudson River, walk four historic decks, see 28 restored aircraft, view NASA’s Enterprise shuttle, and enter the Cold War submarine Growler. Allow two to three hours, or longer if you want time for the Apollo exhibit and detailed displays.

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

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San Diego: USS Midway Museum Entry Ticket - Get your bearings on the flight deck
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San Diego: USS Midway Museum Entry Ticket

9.USS Midway Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,896 reviews · 365 days · from $41

Tour the USS Midway at your own pace with an audio guide in six languages. Explore 60 exhibits, 25 aircraft, crew quarters, engine spaces, flight simulators, the bridge, and the 3D Battle of Midway Theater. Plan at least three to four hours, and arrive anytime from 10 AM to 4 PM.

“The volunteers for the Midway. Knowledgeable and friendly. Was a great day. Thank you”

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NYC: Museum of Ice Cream Entry Ticket - Your route through the colorful rooms
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NYC: Museum of Ice Cream Entry Ticket

10.Museum of Ice Cream Entry Ticket

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

Spend about 90 minutes exploring New York’s Museum of Ice Cream, where colorful art, ice cream tastings, a three-story slide, a pink subway, and a giant sprinkle pool turn dessert into an interactive outing.

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

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Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum Admission - The Meeting House sets the scene for December 16, 1773
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Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum Admission

11.Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,512 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $35

At Boston’s floating Tea Party Ships and Museum, costumed guides lead you through the events of 1773, aboard the Eleanor and Beaver, and into the American Revolution. You will join the protest, throw tea into Boston Harbor, see the Robinson Half Chest, watch a multisensory film, and finish with tea at Abigail’s Tea Room.

“Great interactive experience. The actors were top notch. Fun for the kids. I would say it’s a must do but if you have time and want the kids to learn about history, I would recommend.”

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JFK Assassination and Museum Tour with Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House - Starting at John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza
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JFK Assassination and Museum Tour with Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House

12.JFK Assassination and Museum Tour with Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,480 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $79

Spend about three hours tracing the JFK assassination in Dallas, from Grassy Knoll and Dealey Plaza to Oswald’s rooming house, the Texas Theatre, and the Sixth Floor Museum. Guides including Dan, Preston, Anna, Tim, and John lead the walking and van portions. Museum admission and transport are included.

“Dan was great guide and it was very informative tour. Would recommend to anyone. Well worth the time.”

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The National WWII Museum Admission Ticket New Orleans - Follow American soldiers through Campaigns of Courage
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The National WWII Museum Admission Ticket New Orleans

13.The National WWII Museum Admission Ticket New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,202 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $37

Spend two hours or a full day at New Orleans’ National WWII Museum. Your ticket covers general admission to aircraft, D-Day displays, Home Front stories, personal artifacts, and the Campaigns of Courage galleries. Add the USS Tang submarine experience or Tom Hanks’ 4D film for an extra fee.

“Plan for a full day of exploring if anyone in your group loves history. I’ve never seen my fiance so immersed in a museum before. He’s already planning our next trip where he has plenty of time to explore.”

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NYC: Guggenheim Museum Entry Ticket - Following the Spiral From the Rotunda
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NYC: Guggenheim Museum Entry Ticket

14.Guggenheim Museum Entry Ticket

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

Visit New York’s Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum with a one-day entry ticket covering every exhibition, the Thannhauser Collection, Wi-Fi, and a multilingual audio guide. You’ll see Frank Lloyd Wright’s famous spiral building, modern masterpieces, and changing shows at your own pace.

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

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USS Midway Museum Admission: Valid Any Date - Boarding at the Embarcadero
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USS Midway Museum Admission: Valid Any Date

15.USS Midway Museum Admission: Valid Any Date

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,165 reviews · 2 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $41

Board the USS Midway on San Diego’s Embarcadero and explore at your own pace with admission, an audio tour, restored aircraft, interactive displays, and access to 65 highlighted areas. Retired Midway sailors in yellow shirts add firsthand stories across the ship.

“It was a very impressive experience and all the volunteers were so helpful and knowledgeable. Very glad we joined the event while on vacation.”

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