FREE IN NYC

FREE THAT DAY

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  The Metropolitan Museum of ArtPWYWpay-what-you-wish for ny state residents and students from ny/nj/ct · sun-tue,thu10am-5pm;fri-sat10am-9pm;closedwed · upper east side

  now showing: Musical Bodies

  “skip the main hall -- go straight to the roof garden (open may-oct) for skyline views most tourists miss”
• 02
  Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design MuseumPWYWpay-what-you-wish daily 5-6pm. museum open 10am-6pm daily. · daily5-6pm · upper east side

  now showing: Design Across Time: Exploring the Smithsonian's Design Collection

  “the interactive pen lets you design your own wallpaper and save it to your ticket -- kids love this but adults get into it too”
• 03
  American Museum of Natural HistoryPWYWsuggested donation for nyc residents. pay what you wish. · 10am-5:30pm · upper west side

  now showing: Impact: The End of the Age of Dinosaurs

  “the gilder center opened in 2023 -- the insectarium and butterfly vivarium are stunning and most people still beeline for the dinosaurs”
• 04
  Museum of Chinese in AmericaPWYWpay-what-you-wish with residency verification (in-person only) · duringregularmuseumhours · chinatown
• 05
  The Met CloistersPWYWpay-what-you-wish for ny state residents and ny/nj/ct students. same-day ticket valid at met fifth ave. · mon-tue,thu-sat10am-5pm;closedwed · fort tryon park

ALWAYS FREE

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