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9/11 Memorial Museum - A somber and moving tribute to the victims of the September 11 attacks, offering free admission on Mondays via online reservation and the first Sunday of each month for New Yorkers.
Address: 180 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10007
Hours: Wed-Mon 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Free tickets released Mondays at 7 AM; First Sunday free for NYers 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
Address: 180 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10007
Hours: Wed-Mon 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Free tickets released Mondays at 7 AM; First Sunday free for NYers 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
American Folk Art Museum - A premier institution showcasing traditional folk art and the work of contemporary self-taught artists from across the globe.
Address: 2 Lincoln Square, New York, NY 10023
Hours: Tue-Sun 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Address: 2 Lincoln Square, New York, NY 10023
Hours: Tue-Sun 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM
AMNH SciCafe - A popular, monthly after-hours social event featuring drinks, conversation, and casual lectures on cutting-edge science topics with leading field experts.
Address: 200 Central Park West (Cullman Hall of the Universe), New York, NY 10024
Normal Price: Free entry (21+ only; advance online RSVP required as tickets sell out quickly)
Hours: First Wednesday of the month (October through June) at 7:00 PM
Address: 200 Central Park West (Cullman Hall of the Universe), New York, NY 10024
Normal Price: Free entry (21+ only; advance online RSVP required as tickets sell out quickly)
Hours: First Wednesday of the month (October through June) at 7:00 PM
The Cathedral of St. John the Divine - The world's largest Gothic cathedral. It's free to come in and pray, but not free to sightsee. Take from that what you will if you want to risk it.
Address: 1047 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025
Hours: Daily 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Grounds are free; interior tours carry a fee)
Address: 1047 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025
Hours: Daily 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Grounds are free; interior tours carry a fee)
Central Park Zoo - A historic 6.5-acre zoo situated in the heart of Central Park. It features a stunning sea lion pool, penguin exhibits, snow leopards, and a tropical rainforest dome.
Address: E 64th St & 5th Ave, New York, NY 10021
Normal Price: $13.95 Adults / $8.95 Kids (Free year-long, single-admission membership available for IDNYC cardholders; enrollment must be processed in person at the Bronx Zoo or Central Park Zoo gate)
Hours: Daily 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Address: E 64th St & 5th Ave, New York, NY 10021
Normal Price: $13.95 Adults / $8.95 Kids (Free year-long, single-admission membership available for IDNYC cardholders; enrollment must be processed in person at the Bronx Zoo or Central Park Zoo gate)
Hours: Daily 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
China Institute - The oldest bicultural non-profit in the U.S. dedicated to Chinese art and culture, offering free gallery access on Thursday and Friday evenings.
Address: 40 Rector St, New York, NY 10006
Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Free admission Thu & Fri 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
Address: 40 Rector St, New York, NY 10006
Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Free admission Thu & Fri 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
City Hall Abandoned Station - A legendary, decommissioned subway station with ornate tilework and chandeliers that can be glimpsed by staying on the 6 train as it loops past Brooklyn Bridge.
Address: 6 Train (Brooklyn Bridge - City Hall Loop)
Hours: Operating hours of the 6 train
Address: 6 Train (Brooklyn Bridge - City Hall Loop)
Hours: Operating hours of the 6 train
The Met Cloisters - A spectacular museum branch dedicated to medieval art and architecture, featuring four covered walkways and lush gardens overlooking the Hudson River.
Address: 99 Margaret Corbin Dr, New York, NY 10040
Normal Price: $30.00 (Pay-what-you-wish for NY residents with ID)
Hours: Thu-Tue 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Address: 99 Margaret Corbin Dr, New York, NY 10040
Normal Price: $30.00 (Pay-what-you-wish for NY residents with ID)
Hours: Thu-Tue 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum - Housed in the historic Andrew Carnegie Mansion, this museum offers daily pay-what-you-wish hours to explore its innovative design collections.
Address: 2 East 91st St, New York, NY 10128
Hours: Daily 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Pay-What-You-Wish daily 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
Address: 2 East 91st St, New York, NY 10128
Hours: Daily 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Pay-What-You-Wish daily 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center - A beautiful public atrium featuring vertical gardens and water installations that hosts a robust, year-round program of completely free weekly cultural events. Visitors can drop in for free world-class concerts, spoken word poetry, theatrical showcases, and live DJ dance parties. The space also houses a discount TKTS booth for Broadway and off-Broadway plays.
Address: 61 W 62nd St (between Broadway & Columbus Ave), New York, NY 10023
Hours: Public atrium open daily; free performances typically take place on select weekday evenings (usually Thursday or Friday nights) and weekend afternoons (check their online calendar for weekly schedules; admission is strictly first-come, first-served)
Address: 61 W 62nd St (between Broadway & Columbus Ave), New York, NY 10023
Hours: Public atrium open daily; free performances typically take place on select weekday evenings (usually Thursday or Friday nights) and weekend afternoons (check their online calendar for weekly schedules; admission is strictly first-come, first-served)
The Drawing Center - A beautiful, non-profit exhibition space in SoHo dedicated to historical and contemporary drawings. The center is always completely free to explore, but library cardholders can book special guided curators' passes or secure year-long benefits.
Address: 35 Wooster St, New York, NY 10013
Normal Price: Free entry (Free year-long membership available for IDNYC cardholders; free admission tickets also available via library Culture Pass)
Hours: Wednesday through Sunday 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Closed Mondays and Tuesdays)
Address: 35 Wooster St, New York, NY 10013
Normal Price: Free entry (Free year-long membership available for IDNYC cardholders; free admission tickets also available via library Culture Pass)
Hours: Wednesday through Sunday 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Closed Mondays and Tuesdays)
Dyckman Farmhouse Museum - The last remaining 18th-century Dutch colonial farmhouse in Manhattan, offering a rare glimpse into upper Manhattan's rural past.
Address: 4881 Broadway, New York, NY 10034
Normal Price: $1.00 suggested donation
Hours: Fri-Sat 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sun 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address: 4881 Broadway, New York, NY 10034
Normal Price: $1.00 suggested donation
Hours: Fri-Sat 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sun 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The Elevated Acre - A spectacular, hidden one-acre meadow and landscaped public plaza perched three stories above the street in the Financial District. Accessible via a hard-to-find escalator at 55 Water Street, it features a lush astroturf lawn, a seasonal beer garden, a modern amphitheater, and panoramic, elevated views of the East River and the Brooklyn Bridge.
Address: 55 Water St (take the escalators up from the street level plaza), New York, NY 10041
Hours: Daily 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM (May 1 to Sept 30); Daily 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Oct 1 to April 30)
Address: 55 Water St (take the escalators up from the street level plaza), New York, NY 10041
Hours: Daily 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM (May 1 to Sept 30); Daily 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Oct 1 to April 30)
The Museum at FIT - Known as the most fashionable museum in New York, this institution features rotating avant-garde exhibitions that are always free to the public.
Address: 227 West 27th St, New York, NY 10001
Hours: Wed-Fri 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Sat-Sun 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Address: 227 West 27th St, New York, NY 10001
Hours: Wed-Fri 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Sat-Sun 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The Frick Collection - A world-renowned collection of Old Master paintings and fine furniture, offering pay-what-you-wish admission on Wednesday afternoons.
Address: 1 East 70th St, New York, NY 10021
Hours: Wed-Sun 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (PWYW Wed 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM; Free First Fridays 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM)
Address: 1 East 70th St, New York, NY 10021
Hours: Wed-Sun 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (PWYW Wed 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM; Free First Fridays 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM)
Greenacre Park - An intimate, beautifully designed urban pocket park featuring a massive, 25-foot-high cascading waterfall that completely drowns out the noise of Midtown Manhattan traffic. The lush, multi-level brick plaza is lined with honey locust trees, seasonal plantings, and outdoor seating with heat lamps for cooler days.
Address: 217 E 51st St (between 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY 10022
Hours: Daily 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Address: 217 E 51st St (between 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY 10022
Hours: Daily 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
The Grolier Club - Founded in 1884, this historic private society for bibliophiles is America's oldest of its kind, housing a gorgeous Georgian Revival building. The club opens its exquisite ground and second-floor galleries to the public for free, showcasing rare books, historic manuscripts, and literary ephemera.
Address: 47 E 60th St, New York, NY 10022
Hours: Monday through Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed Sundays)
Address: 47 E 60th St, New York, NY 10022
Hours: Monday through Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed Sundays)
Hamilton Grange National Memorial - The relocated historic home of Alexander Hamilton, offering free tours of the restored period rooms within St. Nicholas Park.
Address: 414 West 141st St, New York, NY 10031
Hours: Wed-Sun 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Tours on the hour)
Address: 414 West 141st St, New York, NY 10031
Hours: Wed-Sun 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Tours on the hour)
Harry Potter New York - The world's largest Harry Potter flagship store features massive props, photo ops, and immersive retail experiences that are free to visit.
Address: 935 Broadway, New York, NY 10010
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Sun 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Address: 935 Broadway, New York, NY 10010
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Sun 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Hispanic Society Museum & Library - A magnificent and often overlooked institution housing a vast collection of Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin American art for free. Suggested admission also, but it is supposed to be free.
Address: 613 West 155th St, New York, NY 10032
Hours: Thu-Sun 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Address: 613 West 155th St, New York, NY 10032
Hours: Thu-Sun 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Irish Hunger Memorial - A deeply moving, half-acre park designed by artist Brian Tolle and landscape architect Gail Wittwer-Laird. It features a authentic, reconstructed 19th-century stone cottage from County Mayo, stone walls, fallow potato furrows, and dozens of species of native Irish plants. Elevated on a limestone plinth, the monument slopes upward to offer panoramic views of the Hudson River and the Statue of Liberty, while the base features illuminated bands of text highlighting global hunger issues.
Address: 290 Vesey St (at North End Ave), New York, NY 10281
Hours: Daily 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM (May through October); Daily 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM (November through April)
Address: 290 Vesey St (at North End Ave), New York, NY 10281
Hours: Daily 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM (May through October); Daily 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM (November through April)
Jewish Museum - An intersection of art and Jewish culture housed in a French Renaissance-style mansion, offering free admission every Saturday.
Address: 1109 5th Ave, New York, NY 10128
Hours: Fri-Mon 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Thu 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Free all day Saturday)
Address: 1109 5th Ave, New York, NY 10128
Hours: Fri-Mon 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Thu 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Free all day Saturday)
Little Island - An award-winning, whimsical public park floating over the Hudson River. Built on top of 132 giant tulip-shaped concrete pots, it features rolling green hills, walking paths with sweeping river views, a lush variety of plants, and an open-air amphitheater.
Address: Pier 55 at Hudson River Park (W 13th St & Hudson River Greenway), New York, NY 10014
Hours: Daily 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Address: Pier 55 at Hudson River Park (W 13th St & Hudson River Greenway), New York, NY 10014
Hours: Daily 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
The Little Red Lighthouse - A historic 40-foot red lighthouse nestled directly beneath the George Washington Bridge, accessible via a scenic waterfront hike or bike ride along the Hudson River Greenway.
Address: Fort Washington Park (Under the George Washington Bridge), New York, NY 10032
Normal Price: Free (Inside is closed except for rare, seasonal Urban Park Ranger tours; grounds are always free)
Hours: Daily 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Address: Fort Washington Park (Under the George Washington Bridge), New York, NY 10032
Normal Price: Free (Inside is closed except for rare, seasonal Urban Park Ranger tours; grounds are always free)
Hours: Daily 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Madison Square Park - A historic public square featuring a highly celebrated, year-round contemporary public art program that rotates massive, site-specific outdoor installations across its lawns.
Address: 11 Madison Ave (Between East 23rd St & East 26th St), New York, NY 10010
Hours: Daily 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM (Art installations are lit and viewable during all operating hours)
Address: 11 Madison Ave (Between East 23rd St & East 26th St), New York, NY 10010
Hours: Daily 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM (Art installations are lit and viewable during all operating hours)
McGraw-Hill Waterfall Tunnel - A unique architectural hidden gem located right off the 6 1/2 Avenue pedestrian pathway. This public plaza features a short, plexiglass-encased pedestrian tunnel that allows visitors to walk directly beneath a rushing waterfall, surrounded by large brass sculptures and quiet shaded seating.
Address: 142 W 49th St (between 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY 10019
Hours: Open daily during daytime hours (Closed at night)
Address: 142 W 49th St (between 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY 10019
Hours: Open daily during daytime hours (Closed at night)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art - One of the world's largest and finest art museums, offering pay-what-you-wish admission for New York residents with valid ID.
Address: 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028
Normal Price: $30.00 (Pay-what-you-wish for NY residents with ID)
Hours: Sun-Tue 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Fri-Sat 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Address: 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028
Normal Price: $30.00 (Pay-what-you-wish for NY residents with ID)
Hours: Sun-Tue 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Fri-Sat 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Midnight Moment - The world's largest and longest-running digital art exhibition, where Times Square's billboards synchronize to display art every night for three minutes.
Address: Times Square, Broadway & 7th Ave, New York, NY 10036
Hours: Nightly 11:57 PM - 12:00 AM
Address: Times Square, Broadway & 7th Ave, New York, NY 10036
Hours: Nightly 11:57 PM - 12:00 AM
MoMA (Museum of Modern Art) - Home to an iconic collection of modern and contemporary art, offering free "Uniqlo NYC Nights" for New York residents on Friday evenings.
Address: 11 West 53rd St, New York, NY 10019
Hours: Sun-Fri 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Sat 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM (Free Fri for NY residents 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
Address: 11 West 53rd St, New York, NY 10019
Hours: Sun-Fri 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Sat 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM (Free Fri for NY residents 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
The Morgan Library & Museum - A world-class research library and museum featuring J.P. Morgan's private study, offering free admission every Friday evening.
Address: 225 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016
Hours: Tue-Sun 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Free Fridays 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM; reservations required)
Address: 225 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016
Hours: Tue-Sun 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Free Fridays 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM; reservations required)
Museum at Eldridge Street - Housed inside the breathtaking, landmarked 1887 Eldridge Street Synagogue, this museum showcases stunning architecture, a massive hand-made stained-glass window, and exhibits detailing Jewish immigrant history on the Lower East Side. Mon, Fri pay what you wish.
Address: 12 Eldridge St, New York, NY 10002
Normal Price: $15.00 Adults / $10.00 Seniors / $8.00 Kids (Free admission tickets available via library Culture Pass; free year-long membership available for IDNYC cardholders)
Hours: Sunday through Friday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed Saturdays)
Address: 12 Eldridge St, New York, NY 10002
Normal Price: $15.00 Adults / $10.00 Seniors / $8.00 Kids (Free admission tickets available via library Culture Pass; free year-long membership available for IDNYC cardholders)
Hours: Sunday through Friday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed Saturdays)
Museum of Jewish Heritage - Located at the southern tip of Manhattan with sweeping views of the Statue of Liberty, this museum serves as a powerful memorial and educational institution dedicated to modern Jewish history and the Holocaust.
Address: 36 Battery Pl, New York, NY 10280
Normal Price: $18.00 Adults / $12.00 Seniors (Free admission tickets available via library Culture Pass; free year-long membership available for IDNYC cardholders)
Hours: Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Fridays 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and Saturdays)
Address: 36 Battery Pl, New York, NY 10280
Normal Price: $18.00 Adults / $12.00 Seniors (Free admission tickets available via library Culture Pass; free year-long membership available for IDNYC cardholders)
Hours: Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Fridays 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and Saturdays)
National Museum of the American Indian - Housed in the stunning Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, this Smithsonian branch is free daily and explores the history and culture of Native Americans.
Address: 1 Bowling Green, New York, NY 10004
Hours: Daily 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Address: 1 Bowling Green, New York, NY 10004
Hours: Daily 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Museum of the City of New York - An institution dedicated to the history and future of NYC, offering free admission to everyone every Wednesday.
Address: 1220 5th Ave, New York, NY 10029
Normal Price: $20.00 suggested donation (Free all day Wednesday)
Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat-Sun 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Address: 1220 5th Ave, New York, NY 10029
Normal Price: $20.00 suggested donation (Free all day Wednesday)
Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat-Sun 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Neue Galerie New York - Dedicated to early 20th-century German and Austrian art, this museum offers free admission on the first Friday evening of every month.
Address: 1048 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028
Hours: Thu-Mon 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Free First Fridays 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
Address: 1048 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028
Hours: Thu-Mon 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Free First Fridays 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
New Museum of Contemporary Art - A leading destination for new art and new ideas, providing pay-what-you-wish suggested admission on Thursday nights.
Address: 235 Bowery, New York, NY 10002
Hours: Tue-Sun 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM (PWYW Thu 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
Address: 235 Bowery, New York, NY 10002
Hours: Tue-Sun 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM (PWYW Thu 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
New-York Historical Society - Manhattan's oldest museum features the DiMenna Children's History Museum and pay-what-you-wish Friday evenings.
Address: 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024
Hours: Tue-Thu/Sat-Sun 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Fri 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM (PWYW Fri 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
Address: 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024
Hours: Tue-Thu/Sat-Sun 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Fri 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM (PWYW Fri 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
Nicholas Roerich Museum - A peaceful brownstone gallery dedicated to the works of Nicholas Roerich, featuring over 200 of his serene Himalayan landscapes for free.
Address: 319 West 107th St, New York, NY 10025
Hours: Tue-Sun 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Address: 319 West 107th St, New York, NY 10025
Hours: Tue-Sun 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Peter Detmold Park - A quiet, scenic neighborhood park tucked along the East River on the edge of Turtle Bay. It features a beautifully paved, tree-shaded walkway, a small gazebo, a pergola, and a highly popular off-leash dog run sitting beneath a pedestrian footbridge.
Address: E 49th St to E 51st St (West side of the FDR Drive), New York, NY 10022
Hours: Daily 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Address: E 49th St to E 51st St (West side of the FDR Drive), New York, NY 10022
Hours: Daily 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Pier 57 Rooftop Park - Situated directly on top of the historic Pier 57 building, this massive, nearly 2-acre public rooftop lawn offers incredible elevated views of Little Island, Lower Manhattan, and the harbor. The ground level below features a public food hall and gathering spaces.
Address: 25 11th Ave (at W 15th St), New York, NY 10011
Hours: Daily 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Address: 25 11th Ave (at W 15th St), New York, NY 10011
Hours: Daily 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Roosevelt Island: FDR Four Freedoms State Park & Smallpox Hospital Ruins - A dramatic 4-acre granite memorial to Franklin D. Roosevelt positioned directly next to the haunting, ivy-clad stone ruins of the 1856 Smallpox Hospital.
Address: 1 FDR Four Freedoms State Park, Roosevelt Island, NY 10044
Normal Price: Free entry
Hours: Park open Wed-Mon 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Closed Tuesdays; hospital ruins are gated but visible from the public path 24/7)
Address: 1 FDR Four Freedoms State Park, Roosevelt Island, NY 10044
Normal Price: Free entry
Hours: Park open Wed-Mon 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Closed Tuesdays; hospital ruins are gated but visible from the public path 24/7)
Roosevelt Island Cat Sanctuary - A volunteer-managed, outdoor feral cat colony sanctuary located along the island's eastern shoreline path where visitors can watch and interact with the island's famous resident cats.
Address: 1 Southpoint Park (South-East Loop Road), Roosevelt Island, NY 10044
Hours: Accessible daily 24/7
Address: 1 Southpoint Park (South-East Loop Road), Roosevelt Island, NY 10044
Hours: Accessible daily 24/7
Roosevelt Island: Lighthouse Park & "The Girl Puzzle" Monument - A scenic northern park featuring an 1872 stone lighthouse and "The Girl Puzzle," a monumental public sculpture honoring investigative journalist Nellie Bly and marginalized women.
Address: 910 Main St (Lighthouse Park), Roosevelt Island, NY 10044
Hours: Daily 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Address: 910 Main St (Lighthouse Park), Roosevelt Island, NY 10044
Hours: Daily 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Russ & Daughters - A world-famous, family-run culinary landmark operating on the Lower East Side since 1914. Known for popularizing the traditional Jewish "appetizing" food concept, the shop features beautiful, original light-box signs and showcases filled with high-grade smoked fish, caviar, freshly baked bagels, and traditional sweets.
Address: 179 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002
Hours: Daily 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Address: 179 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002
Hours: Daily 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The Shed - A striking, highly modern architectural arts center in Hudson Yards featuring a massive sliding outer shell. It commissions and showcases original works of art, large-scale exhibitions, theater, and concerts.
Address: 545 W 30th St, New York, NY 10001
Normal Price: Exhibition entry varies (Free admission tickets available via library Culture Pass; free year-long membership available for IDNYC cardholders)
Hours: Operating hours vary by current exhibition and performance schedule (typically open Wednesday through Sunday)
Address: 545 W 30th St, New York, NY 10001
Normal Price: Exhibition entry varies (Free admission tickets available via library Culture Pass; free year-long membership available for IDNYC cardholders)
Hours: Operating hours vary by current exhibition and performance schedule (typically open Wednesday through Sunday)
Spuyten Duyvil Shorefront Park - A secluded 6.6-acre waterfront nature area tucked away at the southwestern tip of the Bronx. Amazing views of the river, directly accessible from the metro north station.
Address: 2263 Edsall Ave, Bronx, NY 10463
Hours: Daily 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Address: 2263 Edsall Ave, Bronx, NY 10463
Hours: Daily 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Storefront for Art and Architecture - An independent design space known for its unique rotating facade and cutting-edge exhibitions that are free to the public.
Address: 97 Kenmare St, New York, NY 10012
Hours: Tue-Sat 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Address: 97 Kenmare St, New York, NY 10012
Hours: Tue-Sat 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Whitney Museum of American Art - A champion of contemporary American artists, offering completely free admission every Friday evening and the second Sunday of each month.
Address: 99 Gansevoort St, New York, NY 10014
Hours: Mon/Wed/Thu/Sat-Sun 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM, Fri 10:30 AM - 10:00 PM (Free Fri 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM; Free Second Sundays all day)
Address: 99 Gansevoort St, New York, NY 10014
Hours: Mon/Wed/Thu/Sat-Sun 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM, Fri 10:30 AM - 10:00 PM (Free Fri 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM; Free Second Sundays all day)
Wing on Wo & Co. - The oldest continuously operating shop in Manhattan's Chinatown, boasting a five-generation family legacy on Mott Street since the 1890s. The shop is a beautiful cultural time capsule specializing in exquisite, hand-painted Chinese porcelain, antiques, jade, and artisanal crafts.
Address: 26 Mott St, New York, NY 10013
Hours: Thursday through Monday 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Closed Tuesday and Wednesday)
Address: 26 Mott St, New York, NY 10013
Hours: Thursday through Monday 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Closed Tuesday and Wednesday)
