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# What day are museums closed in New York City?

## Quick answer

Tuesday is the day to watch in New York City: 2 of the 4 major museums with a weekly closing day close on Tuesdays, while 4 of the 8 we cover list no weekly closure. World Museum Guide lists each museum's closing day below — always confirm holiday closures on the official site.

Visitor information last reviewed 30 June 2026. Check the official museum site for current details.

## Weekly closing days in New York City

| Museum | Closed | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [American Museum of Natural History](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/american-museum-of-natural-history/) | No weekly closure listed | Daily: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Closed Thanksgiving and December 25) |
| [Brooklyn Museum](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/brooklyn-museum/) | No weekly closure listed | Wednesday to Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed Monday and Tuesday) |
| [Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/moma/) | No weekly closure listed | Daily: 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM; Fridays until 8:30 PM (Closed Thanksgiving and December 25) |
| [Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/guggenheim-new-york/) | No weekly closure listed | Daily: 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| [The Frick Collection](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/frick-collection/) | Tuesdays | Wednesday to Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed Tuesdays) |
| [The Metropolitan Museum of Art](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/metropolitan-museum-of-art/) | Wednesdays | Sunday to Tuesday, Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday and Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Closed Wednesdays, Thanksgiving, December 25, January 1 and the first Monday in May) |
| [The Morgan Library & Museum](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/morgan-library/) | Mondays | Tuesday to Sunday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Friday until 7:00 PM, Closed Mondays) |
| [Whitney Museum of American Art](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/whitney-museum/) | Tuesdays | Wednesday to Monday: 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM (Friday until 10:00 PM, Closed Tuesdays) |

Visitor details last reviewed 2026-06-30. Check the linked official museum websites before travelling.

## Frequently asked questions

### Are New York City museums open on Tuesdays?

2 major museums close on Tuesdays in New York City. Plan those visits for other days — the table above shows which stay open.

### Do closing days change on public holidays?

Yes — museums often close on major public holidays or shift their weekly closing day around them. Verify on the official website before travelling; each guide links it.

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