Museum Admission

Museum Admission

General Admission

By Museum of Chinese in America

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Location

Museum of Chinese in America

215 Centre Street New York, NY 10013

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 3 days before event.

About this event

General Admission

  • Adults: $10
  • Seniors (55 and over): $5
  • Students (with valid student ID): $5
  • Visitors with disabilities: $5

Book online in advance to receive $2 discount for adults.

Member Admission: FREE

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Pay-What-You-Wish Admission

NYC Residents (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island)

Accepted Residency Verification:

  • New York State driver’s license
  • New York State ID card
  • IDNYC
  • New York library card
  • Current bill or statement with a New York State address

Pay-what-you-wish admission can only be purchased in person with a residency verification.

Complimentary Admission and Passes

Eligible visitors must present valid ID, membership card, or pass upon arrival. Complimentary admission is available to:

  • Children under 12
  • Caregivers accompanying visitors with disabilities
  • Active-duty military personnel and families (with valid military ID)
  • Health care workers (with valid employee ID)
  • Cool Culture Family Pass holders (up to 5 family members per visit)
  • Culture Pass holders (New York, Brooklyn, Queens Public Libraries, with reservation)
  • SNAP/EBT cardholders
  • American Alliance of Museums (AAM) members
  • International Council of Museums (ICOM) members
  • Museums Council of New York City members
  • Press and media (with valid press ID)
  • Corporate Partners (employees with valid corporate ID)
  • Reciprocal members from participating institutions
  • Bronx Museum Pass holders
  • Staff of other museums and cultural organizations (with valid employee ID)

Group Visits and Tours

Reservations are required for all groups of 8 or more planning to visit the Museum, as well as third-party guided tours of any size.

Groups may request either a guided visit, led by a trained Museum Educator, or a self-guided visit, which allows you to lead your own group through the Museum. Please see our Group Tours page for more information.

Title I NYC public schools or other groups with limited resources may qualify for discounted rates. Please ask for details when you request a reservation.

Ticketed Events

Tickets purchased for MOCA public programs and special events include same-day general admission, providing visitors the opportunity to explore the museum before or after their event.

For the latest information on MOCA’s admission policy, please visit Plan Your Visit.

Organized by

Since its founding in 1980, MOCA has celebrated the living history of the Chinese experience in America by preserving and presenting the 200-year history, heritage, culture, and diverse experiences of American communities of Chinese descent.

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Aug 2 · 11:00 AM EDT