Are bags and backpacks allowed in the Museum?
All bags may be subject to security inspection before entering the Museum. The Museum requires visitors to check backpacks of any size, shopping bags, and bags 11 x 14 inches (28 x 35.5 cm) or larger. The Museum is not responsible for items held by the checkroom.

Are baby strollers permitted in the Museum?
Due to the size of our venue, only umbrella-type strollers can be accommodated within the Museum. For the safety of Museum visitors and the works of art, stroller access may be restricted in certain exhibitions or galleries without prior notice.

Is there a time when admission is reduced?
Admission is FREE on Sundays from 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm.

Can I use a credit card to pay admission?
Yes. the Museum accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.

Is there a place to park my car near the Museum?
Yes, there are two parking garages located within a few blocks of the Museum. Please call the garages for current rates.

Icon Prior Parking:
40-50 W. 61st Street (between Columbus Avenue and Broadway);
Telephone: 212-245-9594

World Parking Garage (valet parking):
1 Central Park West on W. 61st Street between Broadway and Central Park West (located in the Trump International Hotel & Tower, One Central Park West);
Telephone: 212-265-4199

Is photography permitted in the Museum?
The use of photography (cameras, video equipment) is not permitted anywhere in the Museum.

Is the Museum wheelchair accessible? What other services are offered for visitors with special needs?
Yes, the Museum of Biblical Art is fully accessible to visitors with special physical needs. All public areas at MOBIA are accessible by elevators. We also offer large print labels for the visually impaired.

Where can I retrieve or submit a lost item?
Found items are turned over to the Visitor Services Desk. Visitors who have lost items at the Museum of Biblical Art should call 212.408.1500.

Would the Museum be interested in acquiring works of art or accept proposals for exhibitions?
It is the Museum’s policy to not accept unsolicited submissions. Any materials submitted to MOBIA will not be returned to sender. We appreciate your interest and your understanding on this point.

Does MOBIA offer an audio guide?
The Museum of Biblical Art is pleased to provide audio tours free with the price of admission.

Do you rent any spaces for private events?
Yes. Our special event space, which looks through an elegant Fox and Fowle-designed glass pavilion across Broadway to Robert A.M. Stern’s new luxury residential building, Fifteen Central Park West, can accommodate up to 50 people for an elegant seated dinner, or up to 90 people for cocktails. Like our 2,900-square-foot gallery, our 1,200-square-foot special event space was designed by the noted architectural firm which transformed the New York Neue Galerie, Selldorf Architects. For more information, please contact Kate Williamson, Museum and Special Events Coordinator, at 212.408.1495 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).