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  • Free Exhibits at the Onassis Cultural Center

    The Onassis Cultural Center New York

    The Onassis Foundation USA is committed to the promotion of Greek Culture. The Onassis Cultural Center in New York City furthers that mission by offering programs and exhibits to the public free of charge.

    The Art Wall in the Cultural Center atrium displays specially commissioned pieces by contemporary international artists. Also on display in the atrium are a collection of Parthenon  Marble Casts, on loan from the City College of New York where they were used in art classes for more than 100 years. The Onassis Foundation funded the restoration of the casts.

    The gallery at the Onassis Cultural Center features art exhibitions with works ranging from the ancient to the contemporary. See images from past and upcoming exhibitions at the Onassis Foundation’s website.

    Events at the Cultural Center include concerts, readings, lectures, films, and theatrical performances. All events are free but some require registration in advance. See a list of upcoming events.

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    Hours of Operation & Location

    The atrium is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m..  Gallery hours vary by exhibition. Please visit the Onassis Cultural Center website for details regarding hours of operation.

    The Onassis Cultural Center New York is located in the Olympic Tower at 645 Fifth Avenue, between 51st and 52nd Streets (there are entrances on both streets).

    The street address is 645 5th Avenue.

     

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  • Free First Fridays at the Neue Galerie

    Free Neue Galerie Admission on the First Friday of Each Month

    The Neue Galerie. Photo by Razr (from) [GFDL or CC-BY-SA-3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
    Admission to the Neue Galerie is free on the first Friday of each month from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m..

    The museum shop stays open until 8:00 p.m. and Cafe Sabarsky stays open until 9:00 p.m. on first Fridays.

     

    The Neue Gallerie

    The Neue Gallerie (German for “New Gallery”) displays a collection of German and Austrian expressionist art and design. There are two floors of gallery space, with early 1990s art from Vienna on the second floor and early 20th century German art on the third floor. Special exhibitions are also displayed on a changing basis. Visit the museum website for information on current exhibitions.

    A free audio tour guide can be downloaded prior to your visit.

    The Neue Galerie has two cafe spaces. The museum’s Cafe Sabarsky serves a menu inspired by Viennese cafes in a setting decorated with period objects and furniture. Lunch reservations there are only for museum members. Diner reservations are available to the public. The more casual Cafe Fledermaus is located on the lower level of the Neue Galerie and serves the same menu as Cafe Sabarsky.

    The Neue Galerie has a bookshop and Design Shop with items appropriate to the museum’s collection.

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    Hours and Admission

    The museum is open Thursday – Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays).

    On the first Friday of each month, extended hours from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. are offered with free admission.

    Regular admission is $20 for adults, $15 for seniors (65+), and $10 for students and educators with ID. The museum does not admit children under the age of 12 (except that infants may be brought into the galleries, provided they are carried in a harness or sling on the front of the adult. See the museum’s policy on children). [spacer height=”20px”]

    Location

    The museum is located in an old Upper West Side mansion known as the William Starr Miller House on Fifth Avenue, between 85th and 86th Streets.

    The street address is 1048 5th Avenue.

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  • First Fridays Free at the Noguchi Museum

    Free Admission on the First Friday of Each Month

    Naguchi Museum Interior. Photo by Elizabeth Beller (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
    Admission to the Noguhci Museum on Long Island City is free on the first Friday of each month, year round.

    From May through September, first Friday hours are extended from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and there’s a cash bar available.

     

    The Noguchi Museum

    The Noguchi Museum was founded and designed by Japanese-American artist Isamu Noguchi. The museum includes two floors of galleries, plus an outdoor sculpture garden.

    Noguchi (1904 – 1988) is known for his work in contemporary sculpture, public art, stage sets, and modern furniture designs. There are several Noguchi public art pieces on display in NYC, including the Red Cube sculpture in Lower Manhattan.

    Free gallery talks are given at 2:00 p.m..

    There’s a shop and cafe on site, where you can get a snack and browse Noguchi-designed items available for sale.

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    Hours and Admission

    The Noguchi Museum is open Wednesday – Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (with extended hours until 8:00 p.m. on the first Friday of the month May through September); and Saturday & Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.. The museum is closed on Mondays & Tuesdays.

    The museum is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.

    Regular general admission is $10 for adults, $5 for students (with valid ID) and seniors (65+). NYC public high school students with a valid ID, and children under the age of 12 are admitted free.

    Admission is free on the first Friday of each month.

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    Location

    The museum is located in the Long Island City neighborhood of Queens.

    The address is 9-01 33rd Rd, Long Island City. The building is at the intersection of 33rd Road and Vernon Boulevard.

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  • Discount Admission to the Museum of American Finance

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    The Hamilton Room at the Museum of American Finance. Photo by Elsa Ruiz (author) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
    The Museum of American Finance is all about money, and you can save some on admission with this deal from Groupon.

    The Groupon deal is $8 for two museum admissions. That’s just $4 per person and 50% off the usual admission price of $8 per adult.

    They also have a 4 person admission deal priced at $14. That’s an even better savings, at just $3.50 per person.

    The promotional value of the Groupon deal vouchers is good for 90 days after purchase.

    Regular-priced admission to the Museum of American Finance is $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors (kids 6 years of age and younger are admitted free).

    Note: The museum no longer offers free admission on Saturdays.

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    Museum of American Finance Main Gallery. Photo by Markus Hartel (The author) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
    At the museum, you’ll learn all about the history of Wall Street, money and finance as you explore permanent and featured exhibits. The museum’s Hamilton Room will be of interest to fans of the musical Hamilton, or anyone interested in American history and finance. The museum itself is located in a building that was once the Bank of New York, which was founded by Hamilton in 1784.

    The museum is located at 48 Wall Street, in the heart of Manhattan’s Financial District.  Hours are Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

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    The Museum of American Finance is locate in Lower Manhattan at 48 Wall Street, at the intersection of Wall Street and Williams Street.

    Free sights to visit nearby include the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the National Museum of the American Indian, the Charging Bull statue, and the Staten Island Ferry.

     

     

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  • First Friday Evenings Free at the Frick Collection

    First Fridays at the Frick Collection

    Admission to the Frick Collection is free from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on the first Friday of each month (except January).

    Another discount admission option is Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., when admission is pay-as-you-wish.

    The regular admission fee is $22 for adults, $17 for seniors, and $12 for students.

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    The Frick Collection

    This art museum is located in the Henry Clay Frick House on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. The museum displays his private collection, which includes old master paintings, sculpture, 18th century French furnishing, and oriental rugs, displayed in six galleries within the mansion.

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    You can take a look inside the museum with Google’s interior map view below. Drag with your mouse or use the arrows to navigate.

    Location

    The museum’s address is 1 E 70th Street. It’s on the Upper East Side, between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue.

  • FDNY Fire Zone at Rockefeller Center

    FDNY Education and Merchandise at FDNY Fire Zone

    Firefighting gear. Photo copyright: dandoherty / 123RF Stock Photo

    Learn about fire safety and shop for FDNY clothing and gift items at the FDNY Fire Zone at Rockefeller Center.

    The center advertises itself as being kid-friendly, but it should also be of enjoyable for adults with an interest in fire protection and fire fighting. You’ll meet active and retired members of the FDNY, and there’s plenty of opportunity for hands-on exploration of firefighting equipment and gear. A cutaway fire engine gives a closeup look of how fire trucks work, and you can try on gear to see how it feels to suit up for a fire.

    Admission to the Fire Zone is free. If you want to do the fire simulator experience, there is a fee of $6 for adults and children and $2 for seniors.

    The fire experience guides visitors through an interactive fire simulator experience with special effects and multimedia presentations that teach you what to do in case of a fire.

    There’s an onsite shop with FDNY toys, books, collectibles, t-shirts, and other apparel. The gift shop is an official store of the FDNY and sells licensed Fire Department merchandise.

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    Admission and Hours of Operation


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    General admission to FDNY Fire Zone is free. There is a fee for the fire simulator experience ($6 for adults and children, $2.00 for seniors).

    FDNY Fire Zone is open Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

    Note: Information is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. Please visit the FDNY Fire Zone website to confirm hours and fees.

     

    Location

    FDNY Fire Zone is located at Rockefeller Center, on 51st Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues. It’s adjacent to Radio City Music Hall.

    The address is 34 West 51st Street.

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  • American Folk Art Museum

    The American Folk Art Museum

    The American Folk Art Museum. Photo by David Shankbone at English Wikipedia (Transferred from en.wikipedia to Commons.) [CC BY 2.5], via Wikimedia Commons
    The American Folk Art Museum is a free NYC museum dedicated to the appreciation of folk art and the creations of self-taught artists and includes a collection of works from the 1700s to present day.

    This small museum does not display a permanent collection, but rather features changing exhibits. Their website lists current and upcoming exhibitions.

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    Gift Shop

    The museum operates a gift shop handcrafted folk art items, note cards, books, and other items.

    Proceeds from the shop support the museum.

     

    Admission and Hours of Operation

    Admission to the museum of free.

    Hours are 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday – Thursday; noon to 7:30 p.m. Fridays; 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturdays; and noon to 6:00 p.m. Sundays.

    The museum is closed on Mondays.

     

    Location

    The American Folk Art Museum is located at Lincoln Square in the Upper West Side neighborhood of Manhattan.

    The address is 2 Lincoln Square.

    The museum is located opposite the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.

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  • National Museum of the American Indian NYC

    Museum of the American Indian. Photo by Thetragicmulatto (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
    The George Gustav Hey Center at the historic Alexander Hamilton U.S. Customs House is one of three National Museum of the American Indian facilities in the U.S. (the others are the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington DC and the Cultural Resources Center in Suitland, MD).

    The museum is operated by the Smithsonian Institution and is dedicated to sharing the art and culture of the natives peoples of the Americas.

    A mix of permanent and changing exhibits are on display. The permanent “Infinity of Nations: Art and History in the Collections of the National Museum of the American Indian” exhibit displays hundreds of works by Natives on North, Central, and South America. Visit the museum website for information on temporary exhibits.

    Admission to the museum is free of charge.

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    Hours and Admission


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    Museum admission is free.

    The museum is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m, with extended hours on Thursdays to 8:00 p.m (expect Thanksgiving Day, when hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) The museum is closed on December 25th.

    Please visit the museum’s website to confirm hours of operation.

     

    Location

    The museum is located in the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Customs House at Bowling Green in Lower Manhattan.

    The address is 1 Bowling Green.

    Bowling Green, where the museum is located, is a park in the heart of the financial district. It’s the oldest public park in New York City. The Alexander Hamilton Customs House is located at the southern end of the green and the Charging Bull statue is located at the northern end.

     

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  • New Museum Pay As You Wish Thursday Evenings

    The New Museum


    New Museum Street View. Use arrows and compass to scroll.

    As the name suggests, the New Museum features new works by American and international artists. The museum pursues its mission of “New Art, New Ideas” with innovative art exhibitions from a variety of media types.

    Because the focus is on new works, the museum’s exhibits change frequently. Visit the museum website for information about what’s currently on view.

    The museum itself is not new. It’s been around since 1977, changing venues several times before landing at its current, specifically-built structure on Bowery in 2007.

     

    Pay-What-You-Wish Thursday Evenings

    Admission on Thursday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. is on a pay-as-you-wish basis.

    Although you could enter for free on Thursday evenings, museums are expensive to maintain, so it’s nice to offer something. Their suggested minimum is $2. You can pay less.

    Regular admission is $18 General Admission, $15 for Seniors, $12 for Students. Young people ages 18 and under are admitted free.

     

    Location

    The New Museum is located in the Lower East Side, on Bowery, between Stanton and Rivington Streets.

    The New Museum’s address is 235 Bowery.

     

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  • Museum of the Moving Image

    Museum of the Moving Image. Photo by NickCPrior (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 or GFDL], via Wikimedia Commons

    Free Fridays at the Museum of the Moving Image

    Admission to the Museum of the Moving Image is free on Fridays from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

    Regular admission is $15 for adults, $11 for Seniors (65+), $11 for Students (18+ with ID), and $7 for Youths.

    Note: Information is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. Please check the museum website to verify fees and hours of admission prior to visiting.

     

    The Museum

    The mission of the museum is to expand public understanding and appreciation of the art, history, technique and technology of film, television, and digital media.

    The “Behind the Scenes” portion of the museum is an immersive exhibit that allows visitors to delve into the creative and technical process of making films, television shows, and digital entertainment. The installation includes filmmaking technical artifacts, items used in films, interactive displays that allow you to do things like create your own stop motion video, and lots of video clips from films.


    Museum of the Moving Image Street View. Use arrows and compass to scroll.

    Changing exhibits focus on specific topics and filmmakers.  Visit the museum website for details about current exhibits.

    This museum is very popular with visitors. Read visitor reviews and comments at TripAdvisor and Yelp.

     

    Location

    The Museum of the Moving Image is located in Astoria, Queens. The address is 36-01 35 Avenue (at 37th Street).

    The Kaufman Astoria Studios, where Sesame Street is filmed, is right next door.

    Visit the museum website for directions by subway, bus, and car.

     

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