How to Skip the Line at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum
The outdoor Memorial pools are free and need no ticket. For the Museum, book a timed ticket online in advance (about $33-36 for adults), and choose the first slot of the morning for a quieter, more reflective visit. A limited number of free Monday evening tickets are released online on Monday mornings.
- Memorial pools
- Free, open to all
- Museum
- About $33-36 adults, less for youth, seniors and children (check official)
- Booking
- Timed tickets online. Some same-day tickets at the museum
- Free tickets
- Monday evenings, released online on Monday morning (limited)
- Best time
- First museum slot in the morning
- Busiest
- Midday, weekends, summer and around 11 September
- Time to allow
- 2-3 hours for the museum
How long are the lines at the 9/11 Museum?
The museum uses timed entry, so with an advance ticket you'll only wait for airport-style security, which can take 15-30 minutes at busy times. Without one, popular slots can sell out, especially in summer. The memorial plaza is open and free, and rarely has a line.
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