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New York City Museums

New York City museums come in every size and genre for every type of visitor. For the fine art fans, check out the Metropolitan Museum of Art or the Museum of Modern Art. Want to see dinosaurs at a New York City museum? Check out the American Museum of Natural History!
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Top 10 New York Museums

New York City is home to many of the world's best museums. Visiting a New York museums is a great way to spend a cold or rainy day or to add an educational element to your New York City visit.

Free and Discounted Admission to New York City Museums

Our list of free and "pay what you wish" hours at many popular New York City museums makes it easy to save while still experiencing the art and culture at one of NYC's great museums.

Visit New York City Children's Museums for Free

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...

Visiting New York City Museums with Your Kids

If you're taking your kids to a New York City museum, read our tips to make the most of your museum visit.

Museum of the Moving Image Visitors Guide

Central Park plays an essential role in the everyday lives of New Yorkers by providing 843 acres of paths, lakes and open spaces for escaping the din and chaos of the surrounding city. Visitors to New York City are often impressed with Central Park's beauty and size, making it a wonderful place for visitors to New York City to enjoy a bit of...

MoMA Visitors Guide

Central Park plays an essential role in the everyday lives of New Yorkers by providing 843 acres of paths, lakes and open spaces for escaping the din and chaos of the surrounding city. Visitors to New York City are often impressed with Central Park's beauty and size, making it a wonderful place for visitors to New York City to enjoy a bit of relaxation and get a better sense of what it's like to …

AMNH Visitors Guide

Founded in 1929 as the first museum dedicated entirely to contemporary art, AMNH is home to an impressive collection of modern artistic efforts. The impressive permanent collection at AMNH features numerous famous works of art, and ever-changing exhibitions ensure that even repeat visitors won't get bored.

The Romantic's Guide to New York City Museums

Since New York City museums are among the world's most distinguished museums -- and there's no way you can see them all -- here's help in deciding which ones to visit if you're going to honeymoon in Gotham. To ensure your time is well spent, take this whirlwind tour of the sweetest New York City museums before you go.

Free Admission and Discounted Admission at New York City Museums

Many New York City museums have special days or hours when admission is free or pay-what-you-wish. Here is our comprehensive listing of free and pay what you wish days at various New York City museums.

Museums on Us from Bank of America

Bank of America's "Museums on Us" promotion offers cardholders free admission to select museums in New York City on the first weekend of every month. Check out this helpful article and upcoming dates for the promotion in New York City.

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