The other day I decided to start visiting NYC museums. This is something that I usually don’t look for, but since I live in New York City I said to myself “Why not!?”. I’m started my journey with the Whitney Museum located on the west side of Manhattan. Below is a brief list of New York City museums I put together. Some of these have a fee others offer discounts or ‘free days’.
Whitney Museum of America Art
I got to visit this NYC museum by coincidence. I was walking around the area and a group of people called my attention. When I got to the entrance I noticed it was the famous Whitney museum. Located at 99 Gansevoort Street in the popular Meat Packing District on the west side of 14th Street in Manhattan. Their times:
| Mon | 10:30 am–6 pm |
| Tues | Closed |
| Wed | 10:30 am–6 pm |
| Thurs | 10:30 am–6 pm |
| Fri | 10:30 am–10 pm |
| Sat | 10:30 am–6 pm |
| Sun | 10:30 am–6 pm |
They have free Friday nights and free second Sundays. Make sure to check their site for more info before your visit.
American Museum of Natural History
Open daily 10 am–5:30 pm. For New York State Residents is “pay what you wish”. Other visitors check out the fees here. Located at 200 Central Park West in Manhattan upper west side. I have visited this museum many times and I can never finish looking at all exhibits. This museum is huge.
National Museum of the American Indian
Open Daily 10 AM–5 PM. One Bowling Green in lower Manhattan. I visited this one a while ago and I feel I can visit again. Entrance to the museum is free tickets are not required. Tap here to find out more info on their website.
The Morgan Library and Museum
Located at 225 Madison Avenue at 36th Street in Manhattan. The Morgan Library & Museum is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:30 am to 5 pm, and Friday from 10:30 am to 8 pm. Free Friday programs take place 5 to 8 pm every Friday. You need to make a reservation anyways. Visit their website for more info. Out of all NYC museums I’m very corious by this one.
Museum of The City of New York
HOURS: Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Sat-Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m. This museum is also a “Pay what you can” for New York State residents. It is located at 1220 Fifth Ave at 103rd St. This one is on my list to visit next out of all NYC museums. Check out their website for more details.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
This museum is a “Pay what you wish” for New York state residents. If you’re not a resident check out their admissions fees. I visited this museum a couple of times when I was in school. I was mainly ‘forced’ to go. Next time I will go and check the entire museum.
Brooklyn Museum
This is a cool museum located in Brooklyn right by the Prospect Park. They are closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Wednesday to Sunday 11am to 6pm. First Saturdays of every month 11am to 11pm. Check out more details here.
Poster House
Free admission every Friday! This is one of my favorite places for inspiration. They have new posters almost every month. They are closed Monday to Wednesday. Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays open from 10am to 6pm. Fridays 10am – 9pm. Check out more details on their website.
