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 | 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.