Tickets for this event are sold out. There will be no additional tickets or standby line for tonight’s event. Only ticket holders will be granted entry into the building.
Join us for a special after-hours viewing of Christian Marclay’s The Clock (2010), a 24-hour montage composed from thousands of film and television clips depicting clocks and other references to time. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness Marclay’s cinematic masterpiece in its epic entirety.
These tickets are valid from Thursday, March 20, 9:00 a.m. to Friday, March 21, 9:00 a.m.
Visitor guidelines
Due to limited capacity, immediate entry to The Clock is not guaranteed during regular museum hours. The gallery includes limited seating, and some visitors may have access to standing room only. Visitors may stay inside the exhibition as long as they like during open hours, but must join the virtual queue if they exit for any reason. Food and drink are not allowed, and we ask that visitors refrain from talking or using cell phones. The use of recording devices, including mobile phones, is strictly prohibited. Please review our visitor guidelines and policies in advance of your visit.
Frequently asked questions for The Clock 24-Hour Viewing
How do I purchase my ticket?
A limited number of tickets will be available onsite only beginning Thursday, March 20, at 9:00 a.m., at the west entry desk.
How many tickets can I purchase?
You can only purchase one ticket. No additional tickets can be purchased on behalf of others.
How much are tickets?
Tickets for The Clock 24-Hour Viewing are $30.
When and where can I enter the Museum using my 24-Hour Viewing ticket?
Once you have acquired a ticket for The Clock 24-Hour Viewing, you can enter at any time between Thursday, March 20, at 9:00 a.m. and Friday, March 21, at 9:00 a.m. For entry, use the main entrance on 53rd Street, and head to the west entry desk.
Does my 24-Hour Viewing ticket guarantee immediate access to The Clock?
Not at all times. Due to limited capacity, immediate entry to The Clock is not guaranteed during public museum hours. If you choose to re-enter The Clock during public museum hours (10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.) you will need to wait in the virtual queue. Your ticket will guarantee your immediate access at any time between 5:30 p.m. and 9:00 a.m.
Do MoMA members receive priority access for the 24-Hour Viewing?
No. This viewing is geared toward access for all visitors and there is no discounted price for MoMA members. Members and their guests receive priority access during regular museum hours and during the Member Last Look.
Can MoMA members bring a guest?
All individuals must be present to purchase their tickets at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 20.
Can I leave the exhibition and return to the same seat?
Visitors may stay inside the exhibition as long as they like during open hours, but must rejoin the queue if they exit for any reason. After hours (between 5:30 p.m. and 9:00 a.m.), you can exit and enter at will, but specific seating cannot be held or reserved.
Can I reserve seats for other attendees?
Due to limited capacity, visitors may not reserve seats for other visitors.
Is food and beverage allowed in The Clock?
No, food and drink are not allowed inside the exhibition.
Will the coat checkroom be available?
No, there will be no checkroom during this event.
What additional galleries will be open during the 24-Hour Viewing?
There will be no additional galleries on view during this screening.
Will there be food and beverages available for purchase?
There will be no food or beverages available to purchase.
Can I take photos or record The Clock?
The use of cameras and recording devices, including mobile phones, is strictly prohibited in The Clock gallery.
Can I leave the Museum building and return later with the same 24-Hour Viewing ticket?
Yes, all 24-hour screening tickets provide reentry to the building during museum hours and after hours.
Will walk-up tickets be available?
To preserve the experience for all, after the initial tickets (on sale at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 20) sell out, no additional walk-up tickets will be available and there will be no standby line during the event.
This event is made possible by MoMA's partner Richard Mille.
Support for the exhibition is provided by the Annual Exhibition Fund. Leadership contributions to the Annual Exhibition Fund, in support of the Museum’s collection and collection exhibitions, are generously provided by Jerry I. Speyer and Katherine G. Farley, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, the Sandra and Tony Tamer Exhibition Fund, the Kate W. Cassidy Foundation, Alice and Tom Tisch, the Marella and Giovanni Agnelli Fund for Exhibitions, The Contemporary Arts Council of The Museum of Modern Art, Eva and Glenn Dubin, Mimi Haas, The David Rockefeller Council, Anne and Joel Ehrenkranz, Kenneth C. Griffin, The International Council of The Museum of Modern Art, Marie-Josée and Henry R. Kravis, and Jo Carole and Ronald S. Lauder. Major funding is provided by The Sundheim Family Foundation.