The cost of admission at New York City's fantastic children's museums can be very frustrating -- in most cases you have to pay for every family member and the short attention span of young children can often mean you'll only be spending an hour or two visiting the museum. Check out this list of free admission days and times at New York City's children's museums -- with a little planning, you can avoid paying too much for admission to these great museums. Do consider making a donation when you visit though -- it costs a lot of money to keep these children's museums running.
1. Brooklyn Children's Museum
Brooklyn Children's Museum
On the second weekend of the month, early-bird visitors can enjoy free access to the Brooklyn Children's Museum. You need to arrive at the museum before 11 a.m. for free access to the Brooklyn Children's Museum. They also offer free admission on Wednesday afternoons from 2-5 p.m.
2. Children's Museum of Manhattan
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Target First Free Fridays offers free admission to the Children's Museum of Manhattan on the first Friday of the month from 5-8 p.m.
3. New York Hall of Science
From September through June, free admission to the New York Hall of Science (located in Flushing, Queens) is offered on Friday afternoons from 2-5 p.m. and on Sunday mornings from 10-11 a.m.
4. Children's Museum of the Arts
You can "pay what you wish" at the Children's Museum of the Arts on Thursdays from 4-6 p.m.
