New York City Museums:
Secrets to Free and Discounted Entrance Fees
New York City is home to an enormous collection of museums. New York City Museums are found large and small, modern and traditional, featuring art and music, fire and police!! Unlike Washington DC, where most museums are free, some New York City museums charge a lot! But, the good news is that you don’t have to spend a lot. I’ve done the important homework for you!!Plan your visits according to my guide below. I give you the inside tips on free days/times to visit, discounts, pay-what-you wish, and saving by becoming a member at all New York City Museums. There is absolutely no reason to pay full price.
American Craft Museum
40 W. 53 Street
Discounts/Freebies:
- Pay what you wish on Thursdays, from 6 PM – 8 PM.
- Students and seniors enjoy a discount of $4.00.
- Children under 12 are free.
American Folk Art Museum
45 W. 53rd Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues
Discounts/Freebies:
- Admission is free on Fridays after 5:30 PM.
- Students and seniors enjoy a $2 discount.
- Children under 12 are always free!
- Check the High 5 Tix Website. They almost always have $5 tickets for students and a $5 ticket for an accompanying friend or adult.
- Your
Entertainment Book coupon allows you a 2-for-1 admission price!
American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West at 79th Street
Discounts/Freebies:
- Most people don't realize that the admission price is actually a 'suggested' price. Translation: pay what you wish!!! However, if you, your wife/husband, or your family plan to attend many of special exhibits, it pays to become a member. Many of the special exhibits cost about $20 a person for admission. If you become an individual member for just $70, a dual member for just $90, or a family member for $115, your admission includes unlimited admission to the special exhibitions plus all sorts of extras. You will save a lot of money by becoming a member. In addition, most of the fee is tax deductible.
- Show your New York City Pass and admission is FREE!
- If you show your New York Pass, admission is FREE! Save 5% Off Any New York Pass! Just Use Coupon Code: nyp5pc2007
 . Want to read my analysis of the 3 major discount cards? Click here.
- Show your New York City Explorer Pass and admission is FREE!
- Show your Cool Culture Card and gain free admission!
TIP: Download the free iPhone or iPod touch APP now here or borrow a preloaded iPod touch at the museum! It will help navigate, tour, highlight, find, share, teach and explore!
Asia Society
725 Park Ave. at 70th Street
Discounts/Freebies:
- Free on Fridays from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
- Children under 16 enter for free at all times.
- Show your Cool Culture Card and gain free admission!
The Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn
Although located in the borough of Brooklyn, this is actually one of the top New York City Museums.
Discounts/Freebies:
The Cooper Hewitt Design Center
2 East 91st Street (on 5th Ave)
Discounts/Freebies:
- Free admission on Tuesdays, from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
- Seniors and students enjoy a $3 discount at all times.
- Children under 12 are always free.
- Show your Cool Culture Card and gain free admission!
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 Fifth Avenue at 89th Street
Discounts/Freebies:
The International Center of Photography
1133 Ave of the Americas at 43rd Street
Discounts/Freebies:
- Pay-what-you wish on Fridays, from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM!
- $4 discount for seniors and students.
- Children under 12 are always free.
- Check the High 5 Tix Website. They almost always have $5 tickets for students and a $5 ticket for an accompanying friend or adult.
- Show your Cool Culture Card and gain free admission!
The Jewish Museum
1109 Fifth Avenue at 92nd Street
Discounts/Freebies:
Admission is free on Saturdays!
Children under 12 are always free!
Seniors enjoy a $2 discount always.
Students receive a $4.50 discounts off of admission.
Check the High 5 Tix Website. They almost always have $5 tickets for students and a $5 ticket for an accompanying friend or adult.
Show your Cool Culture Card and gain free admission!
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Avenue at 82 Street
Discounts/Freebies:
- The admission chart says “SUGGESTED” admission. So, pay what you wish, don’t be shy! I’ve seen people pay .25 cents for this and other pay what you wish New York City Museums!
- Children under 12 years are free when accompanied by an adult.
- Seniors enjoy a $10 discount.
- Students get a $10 discount.
- All New York City public school students, along with students from Bard Graduate Center, Barnard College, Columbia University, and the Institute of Fine Arts at New York University, may visit the museum for free.
- Admission ticket includes same-day entrance to The Cloister Museum & Gardens.
- Show your New York City Pass and admission is FREE!
- If you show your New York Pass, admission is FREE! Save 5% Off Any New York Pass! Just Use Coupon Code: nyp5pc2007.
- Want to read my analysis of the 3 major discount cards? Click here.
- Show your Cool Culture Card and gain free admission!
- Show your Bank of America card and receive FREE admission on the first full weekend of every month!
- Show your New York City Explorer Pass and admission is FREE!
TIP: Take advantage of all the free daily museum tours led by art historians! Most of the tours last an hour and will enhance your enjoyment and understanding of art and any special exhibit. I just took the introductory museum tour and found it to be fascinating. After the historian explained each piece, I came away with a much greater understanding and appreciation of what we viewed together.
The Museum of Jewish Heritage
36 Battery Place
Battery Park City, Lower Manhattan
Discounts/Freebies:
- Free admission every Wednesday from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
- Children under 12 are always free.
- Seniors enjoy a $2 discount.
- Students enjoy a $5 discount.
- Click on the link above and request a $2 admission discount for anyone!
- Show your Cool Culture Card and gain free admission!
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues
Discounts/Freebies::
The Museum of the City of New York
1220 Fifth Avenue at 103rd Street
Discounts/Freebies:
- They post “suggested” admission prices, so pay what you wish.
- Seniors and students enjoy a $4 discount,
- children under 12 are free always.
- There is a flat $20 admission fee for families.
- If you live or work in East Harlem (above 103rd Street), admission is free.
- If you show your New York Pass, admission is FREE! Save 5% Off Any New York Pass! Just Use Coupon Code: nyp5pc2007. Want to read my analysis of the 3 major discount cards? Click here.
- Your
Entertainment Book coupon allows you a 2-for-1 admission price!
The New York City Fire Museum
278 Spring Street, SOHO
Discounts/Freebies:
- Admission prices are “Suggested” so pay what you wish.
- Seniors and students enjoy a $3 discount.
- Children under 12 pay just $1!
- Show your Cool Culture Card and gain free admission!
- Your
Entertainment Book coupon allows you a 2-for-1 admission price!
The New York City Police Museum
25 Broadway, 2nd Floor
Between Morris and Bowling Green
Discounts/Freebies:
Whitney Museum of American Art
945 Madison Avenue at 75th Street
Discounts/Freebies:
- Pay-what-you-wish admission on Friday nights from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
- Free admission for New York City public school students with valid ID.
- Free admission for for children under 12 year’s old.
- Full-time students, seniors, and young adults (ages 19-25) enjoy a $6 discount.
- Show your Cool Culture Card and gain free admission!
- Show your Bank of America card and receive FREE admission on the first full weekend of every month!
- If you show your New York Pass, admission is FREE! Save 5% Off Any New York Pass! Just Use Coupon Code: nyp5pc2007. Want to read my analysis of the 3 major discount cards? Click here.
Virtual Museum ToursWanted to visit a NYC museum but didn't have time? Want to RETURN to a museum to take another peak at a gorgeous work of art? No worries. Log on to googleartproject.com for free and take a virtual, self-guided walk through museums worldwide including New York City's Museum of Modern Art.
New York City Museums present amazing opportunities for you and your family. With so many free and discounted admissions, take a day or evening and enjoy! Click on any of the links above above to check for changing exhibits, shows, lectures, and special events at all New York City Museums!
New York City Museums: Membership OpportunitiesIf you frequent any of the New York City museums, check out their membership opportunities. Most offer single, family, and other memberships. Many New York City museums extend discounts into their gifts shops, restaurants, special exhibitions, provide guest passes and advance notice of new programs. So, if you frequent a particular museum, look into becoming a member.
Best Transportation to
New York City MuseumsBy Subway:
Need help in determining how to best route out your trip? Use this subway map or automatic trip planner!
For information on subway fares,Metrocards and more Click here!
By Bus:
If you'd like to use the bus to get to any New York City museums, Use this bus map to help! By Car:
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By Foot:
Use your handy street map and follow the easiest route to New York City museums.
What To Bring To
New York City MuseumsWhen you venture out for an outing at any of the New York City museums, be sure to pack the essentials. This will help to enhance your day! Be prepared by checking out my tips in the "what to place in your backpack" section of my packing list! You'll be glad you did!
Traveling with Kids to
New York City Museums?If you are traveling with children, check out my best tips for keeping crankiness to a minimum! I guarantee that there is AT LEAST one tip that will help you during your holiday. Click here and scroll down to the very bottom of the page.
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