"MoMA PS1, the contemporary art kunsthalle in Queens, New York affiliated with the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), will eliminate admission fees for all visitors starting 1 January 2026, making it the largest museum in New York City to adopt a fully free-entry model. The three-year initiative, funded by the entrepreneur and collector Sonya Yu, coincides with the institution's 50th anniversary."
"Yu emphasised that her support reflects a belief in the role cultural institutions can play in shaping belonging and visibility. "Building authentic creative communities is a powerful force for social change," she said in a statement, explaining that her experience as a Chinese immigrant and parent informs her focus on access. She added that she hopes her contribution "helps to inspire new generations to see themselves in art and experience its incredible power at PS1"."
"Connie Butler, the museum's director, described the free-admission policy as an extension of the museum's mission. "For 50 years, MoMA PS1 has made the work of living artists relevant and accessible," she said in a statement, adding that Yu's support will allow the museum "to invite even more New Yorkers and audiences from across the world to engage with our programme"."
MoMA PS1 will eliminate admission fees for all visitors beginning 1 January 2026 through a three-year initiative funded by Sonya Yu. Yu said her support reflects a belief in cultural institutions' role in shaping belonging and visibility and noted her experience as a Chinese immigrant and parent informs her focus on access. PS1, founded in a former public school in Long Island City, centers emerging artists and has expanded multilingual resources, free local event tickets and community partnerships. Director Connie Butler called the policy an extension of the museum's mission and said the funding will invite more New Yorkers and international audiences to engage with its programme.
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