Culture vulture like us? Thrifty too?
As a first timer to New York, one might not know that admission prices in museums may be of a suggested nature and that on some days, there is no entrance fee.
I remember when I first got there and someone told me this “insider tip”, it was like a revelation. Armed with this fact, I was able to go to the museums on a frequent basis. And not just museums, but also to gardens and zoos.
Here are some of my faves and when to take advantage:
Metropolitan Museum of Art – pay what you can afford (recommended $25)
American Museum of Natural History – pay what you can afford / free 445pm-545pm (suggested $19)
MoMA – Target sponsors free admission Fridays 4pm – 8pm (suggested $19)
Guggenheim Museum – pay what you wish Saturday 545pm – 745pm (otherwise $22 admission)
Whitney Museum – pay what you wish Friday night 6pm – 9pm (otherwise $20 admission)
Museum of Art & Design – pay what you wish Thursday night 6pm-9pm (otherwise $16 admission)
The Cloisters Museum & Gardens – pay what you can afford (recommended $25)
New York Botanical Garden – free all day Wednesday / free Saturday 10am-noon (otherwise $20)
The museums may not be free, as they are in London, but they can offer that option at specific times.
Days when museums are closed varies, so check before you go. For a full list of all New York museums and their admissions and schedules, find it on NYC Official Guide.
Oh and if you’re a movie buff like Sean and I are, find your favourite locations that have appeared in memorable movies at On the Set of New York or Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations. That’s how we tracked down the headquarters in Ghostbusters.
And now you know!
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