What you can see in New York for free

You don’t always have to pay for the opportunity to see something special, even in an expensive city like New York. Some museums and major attractions here can be visited free of charge or by paying something like a donation. We have collected museums for you with free admission. Having visited them, you can get to know your city and its history better.

The Bronx Museum of the Arts

The museum was founded at 1971 with the goal of making art and education accessible to children and their parents through interactive programs. The museum is easily accessible from the metro station, visiting it for free.

Address: 1040 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10456-3999.

The National Memorial Federal Hall

Be sure to visit the Federal Hall - the birthplace of the American constitution and government. Entrance and excursion are free, if you wish, you can use the services of a guide.

Address: 26 Wall St (at Nassau St.), Manhattan, NY 10005.

National Museum of the American Indian

The National Museum of American Indians is located in lower Manhattan. It is open every day from ten in the morning to five in the evening, admission is free. Here you can get acquainted with the diverse culture of the indigenous peoples of America by visiting permanent and temporary exhibitions and performances, including music and dance, film screenings and discussions.

Address: Broadway, New York, NY 10274.

The New York Public Library

You can read a book in the Royal Apartments of the New York Public Library. Over the past century, it has consistently been a source of knowledge for all New Yorkers, providing free books and information (like Google).

Address: Fifth Ave Midtown East New York 10036.

Queens County Farm Museum

With past farmhouses, greenhouses, an orchard and vegetable garden, this lovely natural retreat in New York City is perfect for a family getaway. Admission is free and the museum is open all year round.

Address: 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy, Glen Oaks, NY 11004.

Museum at FIT

The Museum of the Institute of Fashion and Technology presents the largest collection of costumes, fabrics and various items of clothing. This is the only museum in New York dedicated exclusively to fashion. New exhibitions, excursions and discussions are regularly held here. Admission is always free.

Address: 560 Fashion Ave, New York, NY 10018.

American Folk Art Museum

These are the doors to the fascinating world of America’s fantastic folk art. The museum features more than seven thousand works of art made by American self-taught artists, starting from the eighteenth century and ending with the present day. The entrance is free.

Address: 2 Lincoln Square (Columbus Avenue between 65th and 66th Streets) New York, NY 10023.

American Museum of Natural History

One of the most interesting places in New York is the American Museum of Natural History. This four-story exhibition space, the main attractions of which are dinosaur skeletons and a model of a huge blue whale, will be interesting for both children and adults. Entry is conditionally free (you can pay any amount).

Address: Central Park West at West 79th Street, New York, NY 10024-5192.

Hispanic Society of America Museum & Library

Thanks to the impressive number of exhibits and the library, which houses more than half a million books, the Museum of Latin American society has become a must-have place for visitors to visit New York. It opened more than a hundred years ago and still attracts anyone who wants to learn more about Latin American history and culture. The entrance is free.

Address: 613 W 155th St, New York, NY 10032.