Free tips in New York

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To visit New York, it is not always necessary to reach into the wallet! Here is a list of places, monuments and museums that you can visit for FREE! Enjoy it!

MANHATTAN

Le ferry the Staten Island

In New York, you should definitely take the Staten Island ferry at least once. This ferry connects the southern tip of Manhattan to Staten Island, across New York Bay. This twenty-minute crossing will allow you to enjoy breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty. Departure every half hour … and it’s free!
Address : Staten Island Ferry Terminal.
Metro : Bowling Green.

The Museum of American Indians

Opposite Battery Park, not far from the Wall Street bull, you can’t miss the imposing Alexander Hamilton US Custom House. This former New York customs building now houses the National Museum of the American Indian. An exciting museum to discover the culture and history of the American Indians through a formidable collection of objects. And entry is free!
Address : 1 Bowling Green.
Metro : Bowling Green.

National Museum of September 11, 2001

Built on the site where the twin towers of the World Trade Center stood, the National Museum of September 11, 2001 tells the story of the 2001 attacks. Admission is free on Tuesday from 5 pm to closing at 8 pm. Be careful, however: you must book your free tickets in advance on the museum site. The museum imposes a limit of 4 free tickets per family.
Address : 180 Greenwich Street, 9/11 Memorial Esplanade.
Metro : Cortlandt St.

Federal Hall National Memorial

In the heart of the Wall Street district, facing the New York Stock Exchange, the Federal Hall National Memorial was built on the site of the first United States Capitol. It was here that George Washington took office as the first President of the United States in April 1789. The building houses an exhibition on George Washington and the first steps of the new American nation. And entry is free!
Address : 26 Wall Street.
Metro : Broad St.

The Federal Reserve Bank

Also in the Wall Street district, the American central bank is responsible for overseeing the monetary policy of the United States and the manufacture of coins and notes. But the Fed also welcomes tourists! Guided tours of the safes and gold reserves are organized free of charge from Monday to Friday. To register, go to Fed website. Please note: you will need to do this well in advance.
Address : 33 Liberty Street.
Metro : Broad St.

Museum of Chinese in America

Founded in 1980, the Museum of Chinese in America, nicknamed MOCA, tells the story of Chinese immigrants to the United States. Admission is free on the first Thursday of each month, thanks to the sponsorship of New York City and the Chinese foundation JT Tai & Co.
Address : 215 Centre Street.
Metro : Canal St.

Rubin Museum of Art

Open since 2004 between Madison Square Park and Greenwich Village, the Rubin Museum of Art is a museum entirely dedicated to Himalayan art, more specifically Tibetan art. Admission is free on the first Monday of the month only for seniors.
Address : 150 West 17th Street.
Metro : 18 St.

Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology

If you love fashion, here is a museum for you! The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology offers temporary exhibitions to explore the history of fashion, trends and designers. And entry is free!
Address : 227 W 27th Street, corner of 6th Avenue.
Metro : 28 St.

New York Public Library

At the corner of Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street, the New York Central Library is a monument worth seeing! Admission is free and you can freely explore the magnificent reading rooms and the exhibitions on offer. For moviegoers, you will also recognize the decor of the film The day after.
Address : 476 5th Avenue.
Metro : 42 St – Bryant Pk.

Museum of Modern Art

MoMA New York is one of the most influential and captivating art museums in the world. The permanent collection houses treasures, with works by Picasso, Dali, Mondrian, Klimt, Magritte, Andy Wahrol, Roy Lichtenstein… Admission is $ 25 for adults ($ 18 for seniors) but you can enjoy a free time slot: thanks to a generous sponsor, entry to MoMA is free every Friday afternoon, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Expect, however, to have a crazy world! This is the flip side…
Address : 11 West 53rd Street, between Fifth Avenue and 6th Avenue.
Metro : 5 Av / 53 St.

American Folk Art Museum

A stone’s throw from Central Park and Lincoln Center, the American Folk Art Museum is a museum that is interested in art brut, with works by artists off the beaten track. This museum, created in 1961, therefore offers you another way of seeing art. And entry is free!
Address : 2 Lincoln Square, corner of Columbus Avenue and 66th Street.
Metro : 66 St.

New gallery

As the name suggests, this museum is interested in German and Austrian artists. Admission is free on the first Friday of the month, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The museum is located a stone’s throw from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, facing Central Park.
Address : 1048 Fifth Avenue/86th Street
Metro : 86 St.

General Grant National Memorial

This imposing mausoleum houses the tomb of General Ulysses S. Grant, winner of the Civil War and former President of the United States from 1869 to 1877. The mausoleum was inaugurated in 1897 and is the work of the American architect John Duncan. The latter would be inspired by the mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the 7 Wonders of the World. And entry is free!
Address : at West 122nd St and Riverside Drive.
Metro : 125 St.

Studio Museum in Harlem

This museum located in the heart of Harlem brings together a vast collection of works by African-American artists. Admission is free on Sundays, thanks to the sponsorship of the Target supermarket chain.
Address : 144 West 125th Street.
Metro : 125 St.

BROOKLYN

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

If you want to visit the Brooklyn Botanic Garden for free, you will have to aim for the right time… Admission is free every Friday before noon! Note that entry is also free every weekday in winter, from December to February.
Address : 990 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn.
Metro : Frankin Av.

New York Transit Museum

Located in a subway station converted into a museum, the New York Transit Museum tells you about the history of transportation in New York. Admission is free on Wednesdays as long as you are 62 and over. If you are younger, you will have to either go to the cash register or wait a bit …
Address : Boerum Pl & Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn.
Metro : Borough Hall.

BRONX

The Bronx Museum of the Arts

Located on the Grand Concourse, the main thoroughfare of the Bronx, the Bronx Museum of the Arts is interested in contemporary art and American artists. The museum opened in 1971 and admission is free!
Address : 1040 Grand Concourse, between 165th and 166th Streets.
Metro : 167 St.

New York Botanical Garden

Founded in the Bronx in 1891, the New York Botanical Garden is the largest botanical garden in the United States. You can walk the aisles for free on Wednesdays, all day, or on Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Address : 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx.
Metro : Fordham Rd.

QUEENS

Museum of Moving Image

If you love movies, don’t miss a visit to the Museum of Moving Image in Queens. This museum notably hosts a permanent exhibition dedicated to Jim Henson, the creator of the Muppet Show. And admission is free on Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Address : 36-01 35th Avenu, Queens.
Metro : Steinway St.

Queens Botanical Gardens

Like Brooklyn and the Bronx, Queens also has its botanical garden. From April to October, admission is free on Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. From November to March, admission is free.
Address : 43-50 Main St, Flushing, Queens.
Metro : Flushing Main St.

New York Hall of Science

Located in Flushing Meadows Park, the New York Hall of Science is the New York equivalent of the Cité des Sciences in La Villette, Paris. Admission is free on Friday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Address : 47-01 111th St, Corona, Queens.
Metro : Mets-Willets Point.

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