Museum of Broadway: Immersive Theater History & Behind-the-Scenes

Broadway's Story Told Through Art, Video & Immersive Rooms

You move through projection-mapped videos and immersive rooms that tell Broadway's 150-year story, see the jobs behind a show's creation, and get plenty of photo moments along the way. All taxes and fees are included in your ticket price, and kids under 4 enter free.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore the Museum of Broadway

• Enter the Museum of Broadway
• Experience immersive Broadway story
• View projection mapped videos
• Explore timeline of Broadway
• Discover behind-the-scenes Broadway jobs
• Enjoy interactive and colorful exhibits

The Experience

You walk in and the walls start moving. Projection-mapped videos pull you through Broadway's timeline — not as a lecture, but as a series of rooms that shift around you, each one designed to make you want to photograph it. The Museum of Broadway uses art and technology to show how the theater district became what it is, and it does it in a way that works whether you're eight or eighty.

One section pulls back the curtain on what it actually takes to make a show happen. You see the jobs — the lighting designer, the costume maker, the stage manager — and understand why a Broadway production is less a play and more a small city that moves every night. The museum doesn't just tell you this; it shows you through immersive environments where you can see how a single scene comes together. It's the kind of thing that makes sense of why tickets cost what they do.

The whole experience is built around the idea that Broadway history should be fun and accessible, not dusty. Bright colors, interactive moments, and surprises tucked into different sections keep it moving. If you've got young kids, children 4 and under get in free, and there are specialized infant seats if you need them. Service animals are welcome, and the museum is accessible for all fitness levels. Public transportation stops nearby, so you don't need a car to get there.

What’s included

• Your ticket includes entry to all immersive environments, projection-mapped video sections, and the behind-the-scenes look at Broadway show production.
• All taxes and fees are included.
• Children 4 and under enter free.
• Specialized infant seats and service animal accommodations are available.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Broadway Inbound

Is this one for you?A good fit if you want to understand Broadway's history and how shows are made without a long lecture — the immersive rooms and videos do the storytelling for you. It works for families with young kids, theater fans, and anyone curious about how the industry actually operates.

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Top questions

Is the Museum of Broadway suitable for young children?

Yes. Children 4 and under enter free, and specialized infant seats are available. The bright, visual design appeals to kids and adults alike.

Can I bring a service animal?

Yes, service animals are allowed throughout the museum.

Is there parking or public transportation nearby?

Public transportation options are available near the museum. There is no mention of on-site parking.

What does the ticket price include?

All taxes and fees are included in the ticket price you see — no hidden costs at checkout.

Is the museum accessible for people with mobility challenges?

Yes, the museum is suitable for all physical fitness levels and is designed to be accessible.