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Parking is available in the Madison Avenue Lot adjacent on the west side of the Museum, accessed from Madison Avenue. The parking fee from Monday to Friday is $10, with free entry after 2:00 p.m. and on the weekends. An additional paid parking visitor lot, V-LOT (P-3) is available under the Empire State Plaza Concourse. Limited metered street parking is also available.

View/Download Directions to Parking Facilities near the New York State Museum (PDF):
empire_state_plaza_visitor_parking_map_a.pdf

For additional parking information, visit: https://empirestateplaza.ny.gov/parking/
 

Amenities:

• Public restrooms are available on the first and fourth floors of the Museum. 
• Water fountains are also located on the first and fourth floors.
• While the Museum Café and Shop are temporarily closed, food and additional amenities can be obtained on the Concourse Level of the Empire State Plaza. Please note, food and/or drinks are not allowed in the Museum galleries. 

Please be reminded that simple steps can help stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus, including to: 

• Stay home when you are sick.
• Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.