El Museo del Barrio
There are 3 different ways to get in. Start with the one that needs the least from you.
Manhattan6 to 103rd St; or 2/3 to 110th St; or buses M1, M2, M3, M4

Show almost any ID
“I'd like pay-what-you-wish admission please”
Every way in
Ordered by how much work it takes.
Show almost any ID
Walk in todayNeeds: Any ID
Pay-what-you-wish (Pay-What-You-Can) for ALL visitors — no residency requirement
Bring: No residency requirement. PWYW for all.
Library card → Culture Pass
A little setupNeeds: Library card
General admission to all exhibitions
- NYC's leading Latino cultural institution on Museum Mile. Free admission on Saturdays anyway. Focus on Latino, Caribbean, and Latin American art.
Show your IDNYC
A little setupNeeds: IDNYC
Free entrance to galleries for 1 person presenting IDNYC, 10% discount at La Tienda gift shop, subscription to e-blast newsletters
Worth: ~$20/year membership (general admission is suggested donation)
- Get your IDNYC card
- Visit El Museo del Barrio in person
- Present your IDNYC card at admission
Watch out: Free entry for 1 person per visit. 5-year rule applies.
What no route covers
These cost extra however you get in.
- Special events may have separate pricing
- Special events, programs, performances