MoMA & Whitney Museum: Skip-the-Line Combo Tickets NYC
Two of New York's Best Art Museums, Without the Ticket Desk Wait
You get mobile QR tickets that skip the ticket desk line at both MoMA and the Whitney Museum, letting you walk straight to security and into the galleries. You move through two of New York's most important art collections at your own pace — no guide, no group, no time limit. Security screening is still required, but the ticket purchase is already handled before you arrive.
Step-by-step itinerary
Visit Whitney and MoMA museums
- Enter Whitney Museum
- Explore American art collection
- Enjoy outdoor terrace views
- Enter Museum of Modern Art
- Explore modern and contemporary art
The Experience
You're standing in front of MoMA on a Saturday morning, phone in hand, and the line at the ticket window snakes halfway down the block. Except you don't join it. Your QR code loads on your mobile device, you walk straight past the desk, clear security, and you're in the galleries while other people are still figuring out which line moves faster. That's the whole point of these skip-the-line tickets for MoMA and the Whitney Museum — you've already paid, so you just show up and go in.
The Museum of Modern Art holds the kind of collection that justifies the hype: Van Gogh's Starry Night, Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Frida Kahlo's self-portraits, Jackson Pollock's drip paintings. You move through painting, sculpture, photography, film, and design at your own pace. There's no guide telling you what to think, no group waiting for stragglers. The building itself is designed to move you through space in a way that feels natural, not herded. You can spend two hours or five; the ticket doesn't care.
The Whitney Museum sits a few blocks south and focuses on American art from the 20th century forward — Hopper's lonely diners, O'Keeffe's flowers and bones, Warhol's silkscreens, and whatever contemporary work is rotating through. The outdoor terrace on the High Line side gives you a view of the city that most tourists never find. Again, you skip the ticket line, pass through security once, and you're in. Both museums are wheelchair accessible, and the neighborhood has subway stops within a short walk if you need to move between them or grab food.
The practical thing to know: security screening still happens — that's not skipped, it's a building requirement — but you're not waiting to buy a ticket. You load the QR code on your phone before you arrive, show it at the entrance, and that's the transaction done. No advance reservation needed, no time slot to book. You just go when you want to go.
What’s included
- Skip-the-line mobile QR tickets to the Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney Museum, valid for general admission to both institutions.
- All fees and taxes are included.
- Security screening is required at each museum entrance before you enter the galleries.
Operated by Travity
Is this one for you?Right for anyone visiting New York who wants to see both museums without spending time in ticket lines, and who prefers to move through galleries at their own pace rather than on a guided tour schedule.
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Do I need to book a time slot in advance?
No. Simply load your QR code on your mobile device and arrive whenever you want. No advance reservation required.
Do I still have to go through security?
Yes. Security screening is required before entering the lobby, but you skip the ticket purchase desk entirely.
Can I visit both museums on the same day?
Yes. Both tickets are valid whenever you want to use them. The museums are a few blocks apart and both accessible by subway.
What if I don't have a smartphone to show the QR code?
The reference content specifies mobile device delivery. Contact the provider before your visit if you need an alternative format.
Are these tickets wheelchair accessible?
Yes. Both museums are wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are available nearby.
What's included in the ticket price?
General admission to both museums. All fees and taxes are included.
Can I bring a service animal?
Yes. Service animals are allowed in both museums.
How long should I spend at each museum?
That's up to you. There's no time limit. Most visitors spend 2-4 hours per museum, but you can move through faster or stay longer.
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