Overview
- Free entry runs from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028, aligned with the institution’s 50th-anniversary slate and the Greater New York survey opening April 16, 2026.
- The initiative is funded by a gift from collector and entrepreneur Sonya Yu; some outlets report $900,000, while others note the museum has not disclosed the amount.
- The museum says the change will make MoMA PS1 the largest free museum in New York City during the three-year period.
- Director Connie Butler frames the policy as an access-first strategy rather than a revenue move, as many major museums now charge about $30 for general admission.
- PS1 projects 180,000 annual visitors by the end of 2026 and 500,000 within five years, building on a prior policy that was free for New York residents and roughly $10 for other adults.