World Museum Guide

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

MuseumClosedHours
American Museum of Natural History No weekly closure listed Daily: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Closed Thanksgiving and December 25)
Brooklyn Museum No weekly closure listed Wednesday to Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed Monday and Tuesday)
Museum of Modern Art (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 No weekly closure listed Daily: 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
The Frick Collection Tuesdays Wednesday to Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed Tuesdays)
The 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 Mondays Tuesday to Sunday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Friday until 7:00 PM, Closed Mondays)
Whitney Museum of American Art 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.