Visit
Hours & Admission
For additional discounts and reciprocal memberships, scroll to Plan Your Visit.
**Poster House is pleased to offer free admission to all guests on Fridays.
Location
Public Transit
to 23rd Street
Steps away
to 23rd Street
10 minute walk
to 23rd Street
3 minute walk
M23 to 23rd Street and 6th Avenue
to 23rd Street
5 minute walk
PATH to 23rd Street
to 23rd Street
10 minute walk
Parking
COVID-19 Guidelines
Poster House operates in compliance with the Key to NYC mandate. All museum visitors older than 12 must show proof that they have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccination records and IDs will be checked upon entry.
Proof of vaccination may include:
- NYC COVID Safe app: Android | iOS
- Excelsior Pass
- CDC Vaccination Card (or photo of card)
- NYC Vaccination Record
- An official immunization record from outside New York City or the United States.
Valid ID includes your name accompanied by a photograph such as:
- Driver’s license
- Government ID card
- IDNYC card
- Passport
- School ID card
We are excited to welcome you at Poster House and ask that you review the following guidelines before your visit:
Tickets
Tickets may be purchased at the museum, or in advance of your visit online. Your email confirmation serves as your ticket on-site. Museum hours are Thursday–Sunday, 10am–6pm.
To inquire about additional discounts and reciprocal memberships, please contact info@posterhouse.org.
Arriving at Poster House
Give your order number from your ticket confirmation email or name you booked with at reception to access your tickets.
Face Masks
Face coverings are required for all visitors over the age of two at all times while visiting Poster House. Face coverings may be medical grade or homemade, but must cover your mouth and nose. Poster House staff will also wear masks at all times.
Social Distancing
Please maintain six feet of separation between you and any visitors who are not a part of your group.
Coat check
Coat check will be self-service and we ask that you limit the number of bags you bring.
Hand washing
Wash hands and use sanitizer regularly during your visit. Single-occupancy bathrooms are available on both floors of the museum, and hand sanitizer stations have been installed at convenient locations throughout the space.
Poster House Staff
Security and Gallery Assistants are trained on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) protocol and Poster House guidelines. Please listen to them and follow any instructions you receive, and please treat them with respect.
Café
The Café is currently open for dining in. Outdoor tables are available on a first come, first serve basis (weather permitting). An admission ticket is not required to visit the Café but masks must be worn at all times in the Café area.
The Café is open Friday-Sunday, 11am-5pm.
There is no food or beverage allowed in the galleries.
Shop
The Shop is open during museum hours. No admission ticket is required to visit the Shop.
Group Visits
Poster House offers private tours led by trained staff upon request! Please visit this form to learn about pricing and submit an inquiry.
Wayfinding
Poster House has installed floor graphics to better help you in navigating the museum. Color-coded paths indicate how to get to each exhibition as well as the Shop, Poster Timeline, Café, and bathrooms.
Feeling sick?
Stay home if you are feeling sick. For more information about COVID-19, check the CDC website.
An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public space where people are present. We cannot guarantee that you will not be exposed to COVID-19 during your visit to Poster House. Those visiting Poster House do so at their own risk of such exposure.
Plan your visit
* indicates policies that have temporarily changed due to Covid-19. Please refer to the Covid Guidelines above for updated information.
Getting Here
Poster House invites visitors of all abilities to explore the museum. A free ticket will be provided to any care worker who accompanies a visitor.
Groups *
Virtual Tours
Virtual tours of the exhibitions on view are available for adult groups. Tours run approximately 60 minutes and involve opportunity for a Q&A about the shows with our knowledgeable docents.
Each tour combines a live speaker, high resolution photos of posters in our shows, as well as video footage of the galleries. Please complete this form and a member of our team will be in touch soon!
Additional Discounts & Reciprocal Memberships
AAM Members: Free with guest
ROAM Members: Free entry for 2
Art Museum Reciprocal Network Members: Free
Untapped Cities Insiders+ or Explorer Level Members: Free for 1
CUNY students: Free
Poster House participates in Culture Pass
Cool Culture passes admit up to 5 people of any age
Employees and docents of NYC museums with a museum ID qualify: Free (Their guest(s) must pay admission)
Restrooms
All restrooms at Poster House are single-user and gender-neutral, and an ADA accessible bathroom is available on each floor.
Strollers
Strollers are welcome at Poster House and in the galleries. Unfortunately we cannot store strollers unless you are participating in an Educational Program.
Bag & Coat Check *
Poster House has a bag and coat check located behind the Info Desk. Visitors are responsible for any checked items.
Bag and coat check are free of charge.
Private Tours *
Poster House offers private tours led by trained staff upon request! Please visit this form to learn about pricing and submit an inquiry.
Access
MOBILITY ACCESS
The main entrance to Poster House on 23rd Street is wheelchair accessible, and an elevator services both floors. All galleries are wheelchair accessible.
There are a limited number of manual wheelchairs available free of charge at reception upon request.
Service animals are welcome.
RESTROOMS
All restrooms at Poster House are single-user and gender-neutral, and an ADA accessible bathroom is available on each floor.
GUESTS WITH HEARING LOSS
An RF system is available for our Guided Tours. The system is hearing device compatible. Please request a receiver from the Info Desk.
Receivers are available with either ear buds or neck loops.
Hearing loops are available at our Café, Shop, and Info Desk.
GUESTS WITH VISION LOSS
High-contrast, large-print wall text and labels are available in advance and on site using a digital tablet. To request labels in advance or get more information, contact access@posterhouse.org.
Vibrant Verbal Description Tours of exhibitions with our specially trained educators are offered monthly and are free of charge. Please see our Events page for current Access offerings. Prior registration is encouraged as space is limited.
GENERAL INQUIRIES
If you would like to book a complimentary Access Tour during regular museum hours, please email access@posterhouse.org two weeks prior to your desired day and time, and we will make every effort to accommodate you. We welcome guests of all abilities and will strive to meet your needs.
Features
Café Des Affiches
Café des Affiches is open Friday–Sunday, 11am–5pm and is open for dine-in services and events.
An admission ticket is not required to visit the Café.
Café products can also be found at the Shop and on the Shop’s online store.
Shop
The Shop is open during Poster House open hours and accessible without museum admission. To shop online, visit our Online Shop.
ACTIVITIES
Activities
In addition to rotating exhibitions, Poster House has fun features where you can learn more and interact with posters.
Photo Booth
Become a poster. Literally.
Digital Poster Wall
Highlights from the Poster House permanent collection.
Billboard
Get inches away from a giant billboard.
Poster Machine
Think like a designer.