Which museums are open on Monday in New York City?
Quick answer
6 of the 8 New York City museums we cover open on Mondays, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, American Museum of Natural History, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. 2 close on Mondays, including Brooklyn Museum, the Morgan Library & Museum. World Museum Guide lists every museum's Monday status and hours below — confirm holiday hours on the official site.
Visitor information last reviewed 30 June 2026. Check the official museum site for current details.
Monday opening at New York City museums
| Museum | Open on Monday? | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Open | Sunday to Tuesday, Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday and Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Closed Wednesdays, Thanksgiving, December 25, January 1 and the first Monday in May) |
| American Museum of Natural History | Open | Daily: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Closed Thanksgiving and December 25) |
| Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum | Open | Daily: 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) | Open | Daily: 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM; Fridays until 8:30 PM (Closed Thanksgiving and December 25) |
| The Frick Collection | Open | Wednesday to Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed Tuesdays) |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | Open | Wednesday to Monday: 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM (Friday until 10:00 PM, Closed Tuesdays) |
| Brooklyn Museum | Closed | Wednesday to Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed Monday and Tuesday) |
| The Morgan Library & Museum | Closed | Tuesday to Sunday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Friday until 7:00 PM, Closed Mondays) |
Visitor details last reviewed 2026-06-30. Check the linked official museum websites before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
Are museums in New York City closed on Mondays?
Some are. Brooklyn Museum, the Morgan Library & Museum close on Mondays, while the Metropolitan Museum of Art, American Museum of Natural History, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), the Frick Collection, Whitney Museum of American Art stay open.
Do Monday hours change on public holidays?
Often — museums that normally close on Mondays sometimes open on public-holiday Mondays and close the next day instead. Check the official website linked from each guide before you travel.