Free Museums in NYC
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Free Museums in NYC
Meko Rooks
New York City has some of the best museums in the country, and something that not a lot of people know, is that many of them are free, either all the time or on certain days! The great thing about visiting museums in NYC is that you can do it year-round & in any weather. This map includes museums in Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, & even one in Queens! It includes some of the classics (hello The Met!), as well as some you may have never heard of.
This is a living map of all of my favorite museums that you can enjoy for free. It includes museums in Manhattan, Brooklyn, & the Bronx. As I discover more, I will add them to this map & you'll automatically get the update!
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American Folk Art Museum
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Always free. This museum focuses on artists who have become artists through their own personal experience & not through formal teaching.
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The Bronx Museum of the Arts
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Always free. This museum is internationally recognized for it's presentation of of contemporary art exhibitions & education.
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Bronx Zoo
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General admission is always free on Wednesdays. This zoo is one of the largest in the United States.
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
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Always free 8 am-noon on Fridays from March to November 3rd. This 52-acre garden holds over 14,000 different species of plants. It's a great way to get "out" of the city for a day.
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Brooklyn Children's Museum
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Pay as you wish on Thursday afternoons from 2 pm - 6 pm and Sundays from 4 pm to 7 pm. This was the first children's museum in the United States.
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New York Aquarium
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Pay as you wish on Wednesday afternoons from 3 pm to 5 pm from Memorial Day to Labor Day, and 3 pm to 3:30 pm the rest of the year. This is the oldest aquarium in the United States.
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New York Botanical Garden
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Located in Queens. Free grounds admissions on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 am to 11 am. This garden is located on a 250-acre site with over 1 million plant species.
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New York Hall Of Science
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Free admission on Fridays from 2 pm to 5 pm and Sundays from 10 am to 11 am. Spend the day rethinking & reinventing the way you see things through science. This museum is pretty hands-on and great for kids!
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Meko Rooks
Motherhood With No Limits🤱🏽 🛫
Hi! I'm a lifestyle blogger and social influencer. Being a native New Yorker has given me the ability to transition from the fast-paced city life to balancing a family while continuing to travel & explore. I have a passion for trying new foods, discovering underwater life, learning new cultures, and exploring different countries.
I'm born and raised in New York & have lived there for over 20 years now! I love traveling abroad with my kids (and without them), but when I'm home, I love exploring my City. My favorite things to do in NY are to look for new pop up activities. Depending on what season or holiday is happening, there's always a fun event going on. I also love rooftop bars & enjoying the city views.
I'm a foodie at heart so that's the number one thing I get asked for recommendations. Food & nightlife in the City. I also love to find a lot of fun unique activities for the kids because I love getting my kids out of the house to explore parks & indoor activities.
I've been featured in publications such as HuffPost, SkyScanner, Travel Noire, The Points Guy, & Seeker for my NYC & other travel expertise.
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