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The Best Mahjong Lessons in New York City (2026 Update)

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There are 8 class listings in New York City, with listed prices from $23.18–$200. 7 are beginner-friendly. 2 are one-off workshops. 6 are recurring. Last verified Sep 22, 2026.

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8
Price range
$23.18–$200
Beginner
7
One-off
2
Recurring
6
Last verified
Sep 22, 2026

Best budget: Intro to Hong Kong Mahjong — $23.18 Best for beginners: Intro to Hong Kong Mahjong — $23.18

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How much do mahjong lessons cost in New York City?

From 8 listed starting prices on this page (free classes excluded).

From
$23.18
Typical (median)
$92.50
Up to
$200

Prices change — confirm the current price with the venue before booking.

Price basis varies by source: venue-website prices are net; Eventbrite listings include the platform's service fee and tax.

Mahjong Lessons in New York City

New York City Mahjong Lessons at a Glance

Class Price Duration Level Best for
Intro to Hong Kong Mahjong $23.18 — Beginner —
Absolute Beginners Mah Jongg (Tuesdays 1PM) $200 (From $200.00) 2 hours Beginner —
Absolute Beginners Mah Jongg (Tuesdays 3PM) $200 (From $200.00) 2 hours Beginner —
Advanced Beginner Mah Jongg $100 (From $100.00) 2 hours Intermediate —
Mah Jongg Class $154 (Free for CRS members; $154 for non-members (3-day instruction + practice)) 2 hours Beginner —
Mahjong Fundamentals Lesson $40 ($40.00 per person when verified on the studio's online store) 1h 30m Beginner Total beginners, any Asian mahjong style
American Mah Jongg Beginner Lesson $60 ($60.00 when verified on the studio's store; follow-up Intermediate lesson offered) — Beginner Beginners new to American Mah Jongg
Mahjong 101 - for Beginners! $85 — Beginner —

Mahjong Lessons Providers in New York City

ProviderLevelPrice fromClassesNeighborhood
Financial District Beginner $23.18 1 —
The 92nd Street Y Beginner, Intermediate $100 3 —
Congregation Rodeph Sholom Beginner $154 1 —
Mojo Coffee Company Beginner $85 1 —
Sparrow's Nest Studio Beginner $40 2 Midtown, Manhattan

Mahjong Lessons by Neighborhood

Midtown, Manhattan — 2 classes

Mahjong Fundamentals Lesson — $40 American Mah Jongg Beginner Lesson — $60

Mahjong Lessons by Level

Beginner — 7 classes

Intro to Hong Kong Mahjong — $23.18 Absolute Beginners Mah Jongg (Tuesdays 1PM) — $200 Absolute Beginners Mah Jongg (Tuesdays 3PM) — $200 Mah Jongg Class — $154 Mahjong Fundamentals Lesson — $40 American Mah Jongg Beginner Lesson — $60 Mahjong 101 - for Beginners! — $85

Intermediate — 1 class

Advanced Beginner Mah Jongg — $100

Mahjong Lessons in New York City: FAQs

How much do mahjong lessons cost in New York City?

Of the 8 mahjong lessons in New York City with a published price, the typical (median) starting price is $92.50, ranging from $23.18 to $200. These are the venues' own listed rates, not estimates, and each listing says what the price covers.

Do I need to know how to play before my first lesson?

No. Beginner sessions start with the tiles themselves — how the walls are built, the Charleston, and what a finished hand looks like. Most run a short teach-the-rules round before play.

Are tiles and the current mahjong card provided?

Tiles are supplied at almost every venue, and most classes lend or include the current year's card. If you'd like to confirm, the organiser's page says so.

How long does it take to learn mahjong?

Two hours is typical for a first lesson, and most people leave able to play a full hand with the card in front of them. Fluent recognition of the hands takes a season of regular play.

Is mahjong for older adults, or can anyone learn?

No. Tables run from retirees to college students — the game is pattern recognition and table talk, not a fitness test, and most groups are glad to have new players of any age.

Mahjong for Beginners: What to Expect from Your First Lesson

The mahjong you'll learn in American classes is the National Mah Jongg League game: four players, a set of 152 tiles, and a new card of winning hands every year. It's a game of pattern recognition, memory and table talk — genuinely easy to pick up the flow, and genuinely hard to exhaust. Most people leave their first class able to play a full hand with the card in front of them.

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