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Think of the Museum of Broadway as an immersive, experiential way to tell Broadway’s story using art and technology. We’ve brought together a team of internationally renowned artists, designers & historians — both from Broadway & the experiential world — to design the museum. It is educational, but told in a fun, accessible, brightly colored way! We tell the history of the Broadway theaters through projection mapped videos, the timeline of Broadway through immersive environments that leaves people’s Instagram feeds full of great photos and we give guests a behind-the-scenes look at the making of a Broadway show by spotlighting all the jobs and what it takes to create a Broadway show. There are other surprises and sections of the museum that excite fans young and old!

Single timed tickets are $34-39 and Flexible tickets are $49. Student tickets at $29 and Senior tickets (for ages 65+) at $32 are available on Mondays through Thursdays.  Students must present current student ID to gain entry.  Seniors must present ID with proof of age in order to gain entry. A portion of each ticket will be donated to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Group and student group rates are available.

The Museum of Broadway typically opens at 9:30am and closes at 6:30pm, with extended hours to 8pm on Saturdays.  The final entry time to the Museum of Broadway is 90 minutes prior to closing.  Hours may vary, so please click on the “Tickets” button above and review the calendar for exact information on your date of choice.

Timed tickets are available every 15 minutes from opening until our final entry time.  If you prefer some flexibility, you may purchase a Morning, Early Afternoon, or Late Afternoon “Flex” ticket which allows you to arrive anytime within a specified window.  For maximum flexibility, we also offer a daily “Anytime” ticket, which provides entry anytime on the day for which it is purchased (no re-entry).

Most people will spend between 1 hour to 3 hours exploring the museum depending on how long they spend in each exhibit. Please plan accordingly.

For Timed Tickets, please be sure to arrive on time.  We do offer a 15-minute grace period, but later arrivals may not be guaranteed entry depending on our attendance on a given day.  If you would like greater flexibility for your arrival time, please choose our “Flex” or “Anytime” ticket options.

Yes, you can purchase your tickets on-site at the Museum, but we do recommend you get them in advance to ensure you have your preferred entry time.

If you are someone who loves to read every line of text in a museum, we encourage you not to book the final time slot.

The Museum of Broadway's creative directors, Julie Boardman and Diane Nicoletti, commissioned many artists and Broadway designers to design the exhibits within its 4 walls. Each artist/designer is credited on the wall within their exhibit. For a full list, please see the Artists page.

Yes! The experience is self-guided and is one-way only - there is no returning to rooms you’ve already been through. Brand Ambassadors will help you through your journey, answer questions and help you take photographs if you'd like assistance.

Yes! Kids and adults of all ages are welcome, but keep in mind that strollers must be checked upon arrival.  4 and under may enter free of charge. Guests 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult who is 18 or older.

Yes, we currently offer private tours. Please contact us for more information (info@themuseumofbroadway.com) with the subject line Private Tour Inquiry.

Yes! Not only are they allowed, they are ENCOURAGED!

Yes. Restrooms are located in the cellar and we have an ADA restroom on each floor.

Yes, we have a coat check and lockers in the Cellar, and an ADA coat check on the Ground Level. Strollers are not allowed beyond the lobby and merchandise store and you will be required to check them before entering the exhibit areas.  We cannot, at this time, accommodate luggage.

Unfortunately, no animals are allowed. Service animals are permitted as authorized by applicable law.

The Museum of Broadway is an inclusive space where people are celebrated, regardless of race, religion or sexual orientation. We stand in solidarity with the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) members of our community. We recognize that Broadway has not always been equitable and inclusive, and must contend with the harm that those shortcomings have caused. We strive to make space for guests to face our imperfect pasts, share the present, and collectively envision our future.

The team of expert curators for The Museum of Broadway is headed by Ben West (Resident Historian and Timeline Walls Curator) and also includes Jennifer Ashley Tepper (Curator, Historical Buildings), John Kenrick (Curator, Game Changer History), Faye Armon-Troncoso (Set Decorator & Props Supervisor, Making of a Broadway Show), Lisa Zinni (Costume & Props Curator), and Michael McDonald (Historical Assets Manager). The whole process has been very collaborative with wonderful partners including New York Public Library, Museum of the City of New York, the Library of Congress, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, Playbill, The Shubert Archives, Concord Theatricals and the Al Hirschfeld Foundation.

Merchandise ranges from Broadway-branded apparel to current show merchandise; original set models and sketches to Hirschfeld prints; upcycled materials from past shows and exclusive merchandise designed by our artists.

Broadway is the #2 reason tourists come to NYC (after shopping). It is an international brand, and a tentpole of American culture, yet there has never been a museum or place to honor it properly.  Founders Julie Boardman and Diane Nicoletti wanted to change that. Boardman is a Tony Award winning Broadway producer, and also runs an event staffing agency (Boardman Productions), through which she has worked on hundreds of promotional brand activations.  She went to her favorite client & longtime friend, Diane Nicoletti, with that conundrum: “Why is there not a Broadway museum?  And if there was one, how would we make it fun & contemporary?”  The answer is to make it a hybrid experience.  What you’d *expect* a museum to be and what it *could* be.  A historical, educational museum blended with the new concept of a “museum.”

If you have artifacts that you feel like the Museum would be interested in displaying for a special exhibit or within the main exhibits, please contact us at info@themuseumofbroadway.com with a description of the artifacts and photos.

Yes, we have special rates for groups of 10 or more. Please connect with us at groups@themuseumofbroadway.com for details.

Yes. The Museum can host private tours, events, and more! Contact us at events@themuseumofbroadway.com for details.

If you would like to be considered, please contact careers@themuseumofbroadway.com.