Museum · New York
National September 11 Memorial & Museum: free entry days, tickets & hours
Memorial pools in the footprints of the Twin Towers (free) and the underground museum about the 2001 and 1993 attacks.
Independent guide, not the official 9/11 Memorial & Museum website. Official links are under Sources.
9/11 Memorial & Museum is next free on Monday, 26 October 2026 (in 3 days).
- Free Admission Mondays: free Museum entry Mondays 5:30-7pm.
- Also free: New York First Sundays: free 4-7pm on the first Sunday of each month for people who live, work or study in the New York area; Museums for All: free for SNAP recipients (up to four tickets per card); active/retired U.S. military and veterans (servicemember only); active FDNY, NYPD and PAPD personnel; and more below.
- Otherwise: museum admission, adult — $36.
- Free tickets released online each Monday from 7 a.m. ET, first come, first served.
Calendar
Free days at 9/11 Memorial & Museum
For everyone
- MON26OCTMonday, 26 October 2026 · in 3 days · 17:30–19:00
- MON2NOVMonday, 2 November 2026 · in 10 days · 17:30–19:00
- MON9NOVMonday, 9 November 2026 · in 2 weeks · 17:30–19:00
- MON16NOVMonday, 16 November 2026 · in 3 weeks · 17:30–19:00
- MON23NOVMonday, 23 November 2026 · in 4 weeks · 17:30–19:00
- MON30NOVMonday, 30 November 2026 · in 5 weeks · 17:30–19:00
For NY Area Residents Workers students
- SUN1NOVSunday, 1 November 2026 · in 9 days · 16:00–19:00
- SUN6DECSunday, 6 December 2026 · in 6 weeks · 16:00–19:00
- SUN3JANSunday, 3 January 2027 · in 2 months · 16:00–19:00
- SUN7FEBSunday, 7 February 2027 · in 4 months · 16:00–19:00
- SUN7MARSunday, 7 March 2027 · in 5 months · 16:00–19:00
- SUN4APRSunday, 4 April 2027 · in 5 months · 16:00–19:00
52 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Free Admission Mondays: free Museum entry Mondays 5:30-7pm: Free tickets released online each Monday from 7 a.m. ET, first come, first served.
- 9/11 family members are free: Reservations required.
- The Memorial pools are always free; only the underground Museum is ticketed.
- Free Monday tickets (5:30-7pm) appear online at 7am ET the same Monday and go fast.
- If you live, work or study in the New York area, the first Sunday of the month 4-7pm is free with ID.
- Allow 45-90 minutes inside the Museum.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free areaThe outdoor 9/11 Memorial (reflecting pools) is free daily, 8am-8pm · 08:00–20:00 | everyone | — | No |
| Free hoursFree Admission Mondays: free Museum entry Mondays 5:30-7pm · 17:30–19:00 | everyone | — | Yes |
| Free hoursNew York First Sundays: free 4-7pm on the first Sunday of each month for people who live, work or study in the New York area · 16:00–19:00 | NY Area Residents Workers students | ID required. | No |
| Free forMuseums for All: free for SNAP recipients (up to four tickets per card) | EBT cardholders (Museums for All) | Show EBT card at the box office; limit four per person. | No |
| Free forFree for active/retired U.S. military and veterans (servicemember only) | military members and families | — | No |
| Free forFree for active FDNY, NYPD and PAPD personnel | nyc first responders | — | No |
| Free forChildren 6 and under are free (ticket still required) | children under 7 | — | No |
| Free for9/11 family members are free | 9 11 Family members | — | Yes |
Official prices
9/11 Memorial & Museum ticket prices
| Museum admission, adult — Museum admission ranges $24-$36 by age; adult is the top of the range. Timed tickets bought in advance. | $36 |
| Audio guide rental — Available in multiple languages. | $11 |
| Official 9/11 Memorial Guided Tour (outdoor, 45 min; Museum not included) — Daily at 1pm and 2pm. | $24 |
| Museum Tour including admission (60 min) — Expert-led; $48-$60 depending on age. | $60 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (museum admission, adult). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: 9/11 Memorial & Museum
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 09:00–19:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 09:00–19:00 |
| Thu | 09:00–19:00 |
| Fri | 09:00–19:00 |
| Sat | 09:00–19:00 |
| Sun | 09:00–19:00 |
Museum: Wednesday-Monday plus select Tuesdays, 9am-7pm, last entry 5:30pm. Memorial plaza: daily 8am-8pm, free.
180 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007, USA
FAQ
9/11 Memorial & Museum: common questions
Is 9/11 Memorial & Museum free?
9/11 Memorial & Museum is free for everyone mondays: free Museum entry Mondays 5:30-7pm. The outdoor 9/11 Memorial (reflecting pools) is free daily, 8am-8pm. Also free: New York First Sundays: free 4-7pm on the first Sunday of each month for people who live, work or study in the New York area; Museums for All: free for SNAP recipients (up to four tickets per card); active/retired U.S. military and veterans (servicemember only); active FDNY, NYPD and PAPD personnel; and more below. Otherwise the official ticket costs $36.
When is 9/11 Memorial & Museum free?
Free Admission Mondays: free Museum entry Mondays 5:30-7pm. The next free date is Monday, 26 October 2026.
When are the free days at 9/11 Memorial & Museum for NY Area Residents Workers students?
Upcoming free dates for NY Area Residents Workers students: Sun 1 Nov (16:00–19:00), Sun 6 Dec (16:00–19:00), Sun 3 Jan (16:00–19:00) and Sun 7 Feb (16:00–19:00). Bring proof of eligibility; booking rules are listed above.
Who gets free entry to 9/11 Memorial & Museum?
EBT cardholders (Museums for All) — show EBT card at the box office; limit four per person.. Military members and families. Nyc first responders. Children under 7. 9 11 Family members.
Do I need to book for free entry to 9/11 Memorial & Museum?
Free tickets released online each Monday from 7 a.m. ET, first come, first served.
How much is a ticket to 9/11 Memorial & Museum?
Museum admission, adult costs $36 on the official site.
What day is 9/11 Memorial & Museum closed?
9/11 Memorial & Museum is closed on Tuesdays. Museum: Wednesday-Monday plus select Tuesdays, 9am-7pm, last entry 5:30pm. Memorial plaza: daily 8am-8pm, free.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- 911memorial.org/visit · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
- 911memorial.org/visit/visit-museum-1 · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
- 911memorial.org/visit/tickets/museum-admission-discounts · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
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