The museum is a short walk from the 86th Street subway stop on the 4, 5 and 6 trains of Lexington Avenue line. Hours are from 9:30 a.m. to - 5:30 p.m., open late Fri & Sat till 9:00 p.m., and closed on Mondays and major holidays. The best times to visit are during the week, though the museum is never short on visitors.