Hours & Tickets
Regular Hours
OPEN 9:30–5 Thursday–Sunday | CLOSED Monday–Wednesday
Special Open Hours/Days
- OPEN daily during break week: December 23-24, and 26-January 5 (closed on the 25th)
- OPEN 4:30-8pm December 21 for Sensory Friendly Time
Holiday Closures
We are closed on the 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, & Easter Sunday
2024–2025 School Breaks—The MOST is OPEN for Syracuse City School District school breaks, including holiday break, winter recess, and spring break (except for the closed holidays noted above).
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 Film | |
|---|---|---|
| Members | FREE! | $4 |
| Adults | $18 | $6 |
| Youth (2–15)* & Seniors (65+) Children under 2 are free | $14 | $6 |
| Museums for All** (EBT card required) | $2 | $2 |
| Free Admission Program (With proper ID) • Veterans/active military (includes 1 free guest) • 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 Benefit and EBT 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.
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 sponsors:
Wegmans
Geddes Federal Savings and Loan Association