Hours & Tickets
Regular Hours: 9:30–5, Thursday–Sunday
OPEN Day before Thanksgiving (11/26)
Sensory Friendly Time
Open 9-11am and 4-6pm for Sensory Friendly Time on the 3rd Sunday of the month. Learn more.
School Breaks
Open for Syracuse City School District breaks and holidays, including December break, February break, and spring break (except for the holidays noted below). View our daily activities calendar to see special open days.
Holidays
Closed on the 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, & Easter Sunday
Field Trips & Group Visits
The MOST hosts school field trips and private group visits seven days a week. Learn more about booking a visit here.
Tickets
MOST members get in FREE daily! Buy or gift a membership today.
Purchasing tickets ahead of time is encouraged but not required.
| Museum Admission | National Grid ExploraDome Show | |
|---|---|---|
| Members | FREE! | $4 |
| Adults (16+) | $18 | $6 |
| Youth (2–15)* & Seniors (65+) Children under 2 are free | $14 | $6 |
| Museums for All** (EBT/WIC card required) | $2 | $2 |
| Free Admission Program (With proper ID) • Veterans/active military (includes 1 free guest) • Blue Star Museums program for active military (5/16/26–9/7/26) (includes 5 free guests) • NYS P-12 & homeschool teachers • First responders (law enforcement, EMS, fire & rescue) • Personal aides | FREE | $6 |
*Youth under 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times
**Applies to EBT/WIC cards ONLY. Must purchase in person. ID is required.
Museums for All
Through our participation in the national Museums for All program, we are proud to offer discounted admission and membership to individuals and households who have EBT cards. Just show your EBT card and photo ID at our admission counter to take advantage of these special rates. Learn more here.
Military Discounts
Year-Round Discount—The MOST offers free admission to all active military and veterans plus one free guest year-round. Please bring your military ID to show at our front desk.
Blue Star Museum Discount (Armed Forces Day through Labor Day)—The MOST is also proud to be a Blue Star Museum supporting military families!
- Free admission for active military members members plus five free guests on each visit (including National Guard and Reserve)
- Runs Armed Forces Day through Labor Day every year
- Must show military ID at front desk. Active military serviceperson does not need to be present with their family.
- Learn more about Blue Star Museums
Bank of America Museums on Us
Present your Bank of America credit or debit card at the MOST front desk during the first full weekend of every month and receive one free museum exhibit admission. Learn more about Bank of America Museums on Us.
Reciprocal Membership Admissions
Members of institutions affiliated with the following organizations receive free or discounted membership to the MOST when the membership card and photo ID are presented at admissions.
- Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC)—Free general admission
- Association of Children’s Museums (ACM)—50% off general admission for up to 6 guests
- North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association—Free general admission
- Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM)—Free general admission
- Empire State Museums Reciprocal Program (ESMRP)—Free general admission
Thank you to our Visit Sponsor
Thank you to our Museums for All sponsors:
