Free Thursday Evening Admission to the China Institute Gallery
Admission to the China Institute Gallery is free on Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.. The regular admission fee for the gallery, located in Lower Manhattan, is $8 for adults, and $4 for Seniors and Students.
The China Institute Gallery
The gallery showcases traditional and contemporary Chinese art and culture.
Two major exhibitions are presented at the gallery each year.
Photo by Rubin Museum of Art (Rubin Museum of Art) [Public domain], via Wikimedia CommonsEach Friday night from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., the The Rubin opens for free extended hours known as K2 Friday Nights.
During these evening events, the museum’s Café Serai transforms into the K2 Lounge with DJ music, a 2-for-1 happy hour from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and a special pan-Asian tapas menu.
The K2 Friday Night events also feature free guided exhibition highlights tours that encourage close observation and conversation.
Regular admission to the museum is $15 for adults, $10 for seniors, and $10 for students. Children 12 years of age and younger are admitted free.
Seniors are admitted free on the first Monday of each month.
The Rubin Museum of Art
The Rubin Museum of Art features art from the Himalayas, India, and neighboring regions and seeks to engage visitors in a way that encourages personal discovery and connection with other cultures.
The museum has five gallery floors which display permanent collections and special exhibitions.
The Rubin Museum, which opened in 20014, is a relatively new addition to New York City’s collection of art museums. The museum started with a private collection of Himalayan art held by Donald and Shelley Rubin. The Rubins purchased the former Barneys New York building in 1998 and it was transformed into a modern art gallery space for display of the museum’s collections and traveling exhibitions.
The Morgan Library and Museum is a complex of buildings that serve as both a research facility and a museum. The library was originally founded to house the private collection of J.P. Morgan. Mr. Morgan’s initial collection includes rare books, prints, and drawings, and has been expanded over time to include important music manuscripts, early children’s books, Americana, and materials from the 20th Century.
The McKim Building, named for it’s architect, is the oldest portion of the complex and houses the original library, study, and rotunda. The rooms are beautifully designed, with ornate ceilings and finely crafted woodwork and bookshelves.
The complex has experienced some recent changes. A large expansion, designed by award-winning architect Renzo Piano, was completed in 2006, and the McKim building interiors were restored in 2010 (at a cost of $4.5 million).
The Morgan Library and Museum is located at Madison Avenue and 36th Street.
Modern Morgan Library Addition
Free Admission Days & Times
Admission to the museum is free on Fridays from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Admission to the McKim Rooms only (which include Mr. Morgan’s Library, Study, Rotunda, and Librarian’s Office) is free on Tuesdays from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Fridays from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, and Sundays from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
You can always visit the Morgan Shop, Morgan Dining Room, and Morgan Cafe without paying museum admission.
Regular admission for the Morgan Library and Museum is $20 for adults, $13 for seniors age 65 and over, and $13 for students with a current ID. Admission is free for children age 12 and under (must be accompanied by an adult).
The annual Museum Mile Festival happens Tuesday June 10th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. During that time there will be free admission to all the museums along the mile. The museums include The Africa Center, El Museo Del Barrio, Museum of the City of New York, The Jewish Museum, Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, National Academy Museum and School, Guggenheim Museum, Neue Galerie New York, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
In addition to the free museum access, Fifth Avenue between 82nd and 105th Streets will be closed to traffic and live bands, entertainment, and art will fill the streets.
Admission to the Guggenheim Museum is regularly $22 for adults, $18 for seniors, and $18 for students. Kids under 12 years of age get in free.
AAA Discount: AAA members can show their membership card for a $3.00 discount on adult admission.
The museum has “pay what you wish” entry on Saturdays beginning at 5:45 pm, with the last tickets issued at 7:15.
The Guggenheim has been a past participant in the annual Blue Star Museums program, which provides free admission to active military personnel and their families between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The Blue Star Museum program is updated each year. Visit their website for details regarding participating museums.
If you’re planning on seeing lots of things in the city, an attraction pass might be a good option. The price and attractions included varies by pass. The CityPass, Explorer Pass, and New York Pass all include the Guggenheim. See our guide to NYC attraction passes
Download the free Guggenheim app to use during your visit. The app has information about the museum and its collections, with video and audio for some exhibits.
The Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum is getting into the team spirit. They’re giving 25% off on admission to anyone who shows up wearing a team jersey. The offer is in effect from January 25 – February 2, 2014. They say any sport will work.
The Intrepid museum centers around the Aircraft Carrier Intrepid and includes the submare USS Growler, a British Airways Concorde, the Space Shuttle Enterprise, and dozens of other aircraft.
Note that the museum is closed for a private function on January 31st.
Free Thursday Evening Admission to the China Institute Gallery
