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The Museum is Open

In the event of a government shutdown, our Museum will remain open to the public through at least December 24, 2024. More information about visiting the Museum can be found on Plan Your Visit.

Admission and Tickets

Free timed-entry tickets are required to enter the Museum’s Permanent Exhibition only. Tickets are not required for Daniel’s Story and other special exhibitions.

How do I get a ticket?

Reserve tickets online before your visit to the Museum. The Museum and its exhibitions are open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET. The last entrance into the Permanent Exhibition is at 4:30 p.m.

Advance tickets online: Tickets through February 2025 are available now. 

  • Tickets for March - May 2025 will be available starting January 6, 2025 (at 8:00 a.m. ET)

  • Tickets for June - August 2025 will be available starting April 7, 2025

  • Tickets for September - November 2025 will be available starting July 7, 2025

  • Tickets for December 2025 - February 2026 will be available starting October 6, 2025

Same-day tickets online: A limited number of same-day tickets will be available online each day at 7 a.m. ET.

Are tickets free?

Yes, tickets are free. However, tickets reserved online before your visit are subject to a $1 transaction fee from Etix.

Can I reserve tickets for groups?

Yes, you can reserve tickets for groups of 55 or more people through our group ticketing system. 

Groups that are not affiliated with a school or tour company, or groups smaller than 55 people, can reserve tickets through our general ticketing system. Small groups can reserve 25 tickets per transaction. Learn more about group reservations.