Private and Group Experiences
Add a Group Experience to Your Uptown Itinerary
Create a personalized, in-depth, and interactive visit to the Museum’s exhibitions. These 1hr experiences will go deep into exhibition highlights, setting up the themes and bringing a few select objects to life.
All experiences include free admission to the entire Museum so we recommend giving yourself time after your tour to explore the exhibition further.
Available as gifts to friends, family members, and guests or as custom experiences for university groups, companies, clubs, or organizations.
Ways to Experience the Museum:
- Private Tours & Group Experiences
- Curator-Led Experiences
- Self-Guided Tours
- Experience Add-Ons
Looking to book a K-12 student field trip visit? See our Education page.
Private Tours & Group Experiences
Immerse yourself in our exhibitions with an in-depth private look at our most popular exhibitions. Perfect for couples, families, team activities, corporate groups, or anyone looking for a more intimate experience.
Price Includes:
- 1-hour guided tour during public Museum hours
- Free admission to the Museum's galleries and special exhibitions
- 15% discount at the Museum Shop
Starting at $375USD flat fee for up to 10 people ($325 USD flat fee for non-profit organizations).
We’re currently offering experiences for the following Exhibitions:
- New York at Its Core*
- Activist New York*
- Black History Month Tour
- Changing the Face of Democracy: Shirley Chisholm at 100
- Above Ground: Art From the Martin Wong Graffiti Collection
- Urban Stomp: Dreams & Defiance on the Dance Floor
*Tours also available in Spanish
2 hour group experience:
1 hour of tour and 1 hour small reception to follow in one of our beautiful museum spaces.
includes:
- choice of hors d' oeuvres or snacks
- beer and wine
- bartender
- choice of after-hours or during museum hours
For more information, email at groups@mcny.org
Self-Guided Tours (10+ people):
Explore any of our museum exhibits freely at your own pace with your group.
Price:
- $5 for any participant 18 years and under
- $14 for any student (19+)*
- $18 for seniors (65+)*
- $23 for adults
*With I.D.
Questions? For self-guided tours, please email groups@mcny.org.
Curator-Led Experiences
It doesn’t get much more behind-the-scenes than walking through an exhibition with its curator! Our incredible staff use their expertise and passion to build immersive exhibitions. Subject to availability, curators can lead you through their work, giving you the inside story and bringing their exhibition to life.
Price Includes:
- 1-hour tour led by Museum Curator during public Museum hours
- Free admission to the Museum's galleries and special exhibitions
- 15% discount at the Museum Shop
Starting at $800USD flat fee for up to 10 people.
Curator-Led Experiences are available for the following exhibitions (upon Curator’s availability):
*Tours also available in Spanish
Experience Add-Ons
Personalize your in-person experience with these add-ons. Order breakfast or lunch items in advance from the Museum at Chalsty’s Café, featuring local favorite, Amy’s Bread. Intimate receptions to follow your experience are also possible upon special request.
- Group Experience before or after regular public hours (before 10 AM or after 5 PM), $800 flat fee
- Custom Tour creation, $100 flat fee
Current Exceptions to Know
Currently, the Museum is open to the public Thursday – Monday. (check the current public hours here).
However, any tour booked 10-4pm during a day when the Museum is temporarily closed to the public will be operated as a ‘public hours’ tour, with no extra costs.
Please keep in mind;
- Tours on these days will only have access to the Exhibition you’re touring (not the full Museum)
- The Museum Overview will not be available on these days
- Any food or coffee add-on from the café will have an additional flat $25 fee
Cancellation Policy
A 50% refund is available up to seven days before the date and time of your scheduled experience.
