Matisse’s Femme au chapeau: A Modern Scandal opens on Saturday, May 16!
Tickets will be released on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 9 a.m.
Members get early access; member tickets will be released on Tuesday, March 31, at 9 a.m. Become a member for early access.
Members can experience the scandal first at member previews, Thursday, May 14–Saturday, May 16.
This is a surcharged presentation that requires a timed ticket for all visitors. All tickets will be available for purchase online.
To ensure a smooth and enjoyable visit, we require attendees of Matisse’s Femme au chapeau: A Modern Scandal to purchase an advance ticket online. This step guarantees your entry for your ticketed time.
There is a $10 surcharge ($12 on weekends and holidays) for this special exhibition. Members and visitors 18 and younger can attend for free. A museum ticket and a timed ticket are required for all visitors.
The exhibition has limited capacity. To ensure as many people as possible can safely experience it, timed tickets are required.
Timed ticket holders must be at the exhibition by their ticketed time.
Yes, all members must book a timed ticket for entry. Members can book tickets online; please make sure you are logged into your account.
A limited number of same-day tickets may be available on-site on a first-come, first-served basis. Please stop by the Floor 2 Ticketing Desk on the day of your visit.
Tickets are nontransferable, nonrefundable, and cannot be resold.
Re-entry to Matisse’s Femme au chapeau: A Modern Scandal will not be allowed to ensure that as many people as possible can experience the exhibition.
Yes. The exhibition store for Matisse’s Femme au chapeau: A Modern Scandal is located near the exhibition entry on Floor 4.