Free by appointment only
Free in NYC tonight Saturday
High Line.
FREE TONIGHT
open until 10pm tonight
chelsea / meatpacking
Always free outdoor elevated park with rotating art installations
Outdoor park. Check elevator status before visiting. Booking requirement: Still verifying.
After: Bonsignour — jane st near 8th ave, 2 min from the gansevoort stairs. tiny french-ish cafe with four tables and the best croissants in the neighborhood. closes at 5pm so plan accordingly.
Free Tonight
open this evening · saturday
The Metropolitan Museum of Artpay what you wish
open until 9pm · upper east side
now showing: David Hartt: Peripheries
Pay-what-you-wish for NY State residents and students from NY/NJ/CT
NY State residents and NY/NJ/CT students only; minimum $0.01 per ticket. NY billing address required online; NJ/CT students buy in person with student ID. Advance tickets not required.
After: Lexington Candy Shop — 1925 lunch counter, 2 blocks away at 83rd & lex. egg cream and a blt.
open until 7pm · sunset park
Always free to visit. Free parking available.
None. Some special tours and events are ticketed.
After: Tacos El Bronco — 5th ave at 37th in sunset park, 10 min walk from the main gate. street taco truck that's been here since 2008. al pastor and lengua, cash only, open late.
Closing This Week
last chance to catch these shows
Free tue-sat 10am-6pm
New Openings
opening this week & next
Free This Weekend
free admission & pay-what-you-wish options
Saturday
open until 6pm · upper east side
now showing: Sacred Splendor: Jewish Ritual Art and Christian Treasures from St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague
After: Russ & Daughters Cafe — worth the trip to the les location on orchard st for the full experience. or hit the uws outpost at the jewish museum's neighbor-ish zone.
Staten Island Museumpay what you wish
open until 5pm · staten island
Suggested donation: $8 adults, $5 students/seniors, $2 children 2-12. Veterans free with ID.
Closed Monday and Tuesday. Located inside Snug Harbor Cultural Center.
After: Enoteca Maria — same pairing as snug harbor. nonnas from different countries cook each night. no set menu.
The Metropolitan Museum of Artpay what you wish
open until 9pm · upper east side
now showing: David Hartt: Peripheries
Pay-what-you-wish for NY State residents and students from NY/NJ/CT
NY State residents and NY/NJ/CT students only; minimum $0.01 per ticket. NY billing address required online; NJ/CT students buy in person with student ID. Advance tickets not required.
After: Lexington Candy Shop — 1925 lunch counter, 2 blocks away at 83rd & lex. egg cream and a blt.
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museumpay what you wish
open until 6pm · upper east side
now showing: Frederic Church in Jamaica
Pay-what-you-wish daily 5-6pm. Museum open 10am-6pm daily.
Very short window. Arrive at 4:50pm.
After: Yura on Madison — 92nd and madison. scones and sandwiches in a wood-paneled space. old-money ues vibes.
El Museo del Barriopay what you wish
open until 5pm · east harlem
now showing: Teddy Sandoval and the Butch Gardens School of Art
Pay-what-you-can always. SUPER SABADO on 3rd Saturday with extended hours and special programming.
SUPER SABADO on 3rd Sat (not Jan/Aug).
After: El Paso Taqueria — 104th and lex. cash only. the al pastor taco plate is enormous and costs nothing.
Sunday
open until 6pm · harlem
now showing: Tone
Free on Sundays only. Regular admission is suggested $16. Tickets required.
Free on Sundays only. Regular admission is suggested $16. Tickets required.
After: Sylvia's — lenox ave institution since 1962. sunday brunch with live gospel music. get the fried chicken and waffles.
Staten Island Museumpay what you wish
open until 5pm · staten island
Suggested donation: $8 adults, $5 students/seniors, $2 children 2-12. Veterans free with ID.
Closed Monday and Tuesday. Located inside Snug Harbor Cultural Center.
After: Enoteca Maria — same pairing as snug harbor. nonnas from different countries cook each night. no set menu.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museumpay what you wish
open until 5:30pm · upper east side
now showing: Taryn Simon: Father Country I Do Love You
Pay what you wish every Tuesday and Sunday, 4–5:30pm.
Use the official pay-what-you-wish ticket option. Check ticket availability before traveling.
After: Cafe Sabarsky — inside the neue galerie at 86th. viennese coffee and a sachertorte in a klimt-era setting. feels like a reward.
The Metropolitan Museum of Artpay what you wish
open until 5pm · upper east side
now showing: David Hartt: Peripheries
Pay-what-you-wish for NY State residents and students from NY/NJ/CT
NY State residents and NY/NJ/CT students only; minimum $0.01 per ticket. NY billing address required online; NJ/CT students buy in person with student ID. Advance tickets not required.
After: Lexington Candy Shop — 1925 lunch counter, 2 blocks away at 83rd & lex. egg cream and a blt.
open until 6pm · meatpacking district
now showing: Roy Lichtenstein: Like New
Free Friday evenings 5-10pm for all visitors. Free 2nd Sunday of every month. Visitors 25 and under always free.
Tickets required; capacity is limited. Advance reservations recommended. Friday free admission is for everyone.
After: Corner Bistro — w 4th at jane, 8 min walk north. last of the village dive bars. the bistro burger is cash only and worth every greasy second. cheap beer, no frills.
Always Free
free admission during opening hours
BLDG 92 Brooklyn Navy Yard Centeralways free
brooklyn navy yard · wed-sun 12-6pm
The High Linealways free
chelsea / meatpacking · daily 7am-10pm (dec-mar: 7am-8pm)
Always free outdoor elevated park with rotating art installations
Outdoor park. Check elevator status before visiting. Booking requirement: Still verifying.
Woodlawn Cemeteryalways free
woodlawn · daily 8:30am-4:30pm
Free admission to 400-acre National Historic Landmark. Free trolley tours available seasonally.
Active cemetery. Respectful behavior required. Trolley tours on select dates.
The Skyscraper Museumalways free
battery park city · wed-sat 12-6pm
Free admission (timed tickets recommended)
Walk-ins welcome but timed tickets recommended.
Leslie-Lohman Museum of Artalways free
soho · wed 12-5pm; thu-sun 12-6pm
Plan Ahead
admission rules that hold week to week, with official sources