Neue Galerie's galleries reopen on November 12, 2026, with an anniversary exhibition featuring Gustav Klimt's Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I. Opening week includes two free-admission dates, alongside regular paid visits. The free sessions admit people in order of arrival, so leave room in your day for a queue.
What opens, and when
The 25th Anniversary Exhibition: Masterworks from the Neue Galerie runs from November 12, 2026, to January 11, 2027. The show pairs Austrian and German paintings with decorative objects in the restored building, drawing mainly on the museum's own collection.
Klimt's 1907 portrait is painted in oil, gold and silver on canvas. Among the smaller objects are Marianne Brandt's 1927 tea infuser and a Josef Hoffmann tobacco case from 1912 set with colored stones.
The café and shops have already reopened; the galleries follow on November 12. The museum, café and shops are all closed on November 11, 2026, for preparations. The current visitor information gives regular gallery hours after reopening as 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Wednesday through Monday, with final entry at 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays remain closed.
Two free dates, or a timed ticket
Friday, November 13, 2026: free from 5 to 8 p.m.
The museum's November First Friday takes place on November 13, 2026, rather than the month's first Friday. Admission is free from 5 to 8 p.m. The museum warns of an outdoor queue, with entry in order of arrival. Leave a gap before any dinner reservation.
Monday, November 16, 2026: anniversary admission
On November 16, 2026, the anniversary celebration also offers free gallery admission. The event's detailed visiting information gives opening hours of 10 a.m.–6 p.m., with last entry at 5:30 p.m. Again, entry is first come, first served, and the museum warns of an outdoor queue.
For a paid visit, general admission is $28, seniors aged 65 and over pay $18, and students and educators with valid identification pay $15, as checked on November 9, 2026. Walk-ins are welcome, and a limited number of timed reservations are sold online. A timed reservation is easier to build into a day with other fixed bookings.
Check the age rule before making this a family outing
Children under 12 are not admitted to the galleries during regular hours, and both free-event pages repeat the under-12 restriction. Visitors aged 12–16 need an accompanying adult. The museum's FAQ separately permits infants in a front carrier or sling and welcomes children in the café and shops. If you are bringing an infant to a free event, confirm that exception with visitor services, since the event notices do not spell it out.
The visitor policies also prohibit photography in the galleries. For commentary on the works, the museum provides its own free English audio guide; bring headphones.
Keep the walk on the Upper East Side
Neue Galerie is at 1048 Fifth Avenue, on the southeast corner of East 86th Street. The museum lists the 4, 5 and 6 subway trains at 86th Street and Lexington Avenue as an arrival option. From there, walk west along 86th Street toward Fifth Avenue. For the rest of your trip, browse the pre-made New York walks in Ingry and give more distant neighborhoods a separate outing.
For a nearby outdoor stretch, Central Park's Bridge No. 24 is on the east side at 86th Street and carries pedestrians over the bridle path toward the Reservoir running track. The Reservoir lies between 86th and 96th Streets. For the Friday evening visit, put the park before the gallery queue.
If you plan to use Ingry without mobile data while exploring the city, offline downloads are included with the Ingry+ subscription. Download the content before leaving Wi-Fi.
Café Sabarsky has its own queue
Café Sabarsky occupies the museum's main floor, with Josef Hoffmann lighting, Adolf Loos furniture and banquettes upholstered in a 1912 Otto Wagner fabric. The period furnishings make the café a continuation of the design collection as well as a place for lunch.
Breakfast and lunch are first come, first served. Dinner reservations are available through Resy, while walk-ins after 4 p.m. depend on availability. The café lists Monday hours as 9 a.m.–6 p.m. and Wednesday–Sunday as 9 a.m.–9 p.m., with exceptions for special events. Treat a meal there as a separate arrangement from museum admission: booking a gallery visit does not book a table.
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