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Explore the map in the DocentPro app24 museums in New York: National Museum of the American Indian, American Museum of Natural History, and 22 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in an Instagram post by Adina Kayton | Family Activities.
National Museum of the American Indian
Museum
4.5
• Always free to visit. • Explore Native American history and culture.
American Museum of Natural History
Museum
4.5
• Pay-what-you-wish for NYC residents. • See dinosaur skeletons and meteorite collections. • The Gilder Center offers immersive exhibits.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Museum
4.8
• Pay-what-you-wish with New York ID. • View Egyptian artifacts and masterpieces. • Enjoy diverse art and history collections.
Museum of the City of New York
Museum
4.5
• Pay-what-you-wish with suggested admission. • Learn about New York City's history and culture. • Discover the city's evolution through exhibits.
Whitney Museum of American Art
Museum
4.5
• Free entry on Fridays from 5 to 10 PM. • See contemporary American art. • The building was designed by Renzo Piano.
The Museum of Modern Art
Museum
4.6
• Free entry on Fridays from 5:30 to 8:30 PM. • View iconic modern and contemporary art. • See works like "The Starry Night" and "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon".
The Jewish Museum
Museum
4.4
• Free entry on Saturdays. • Explore Jewish culture through art and artifacts. • See special and permanent exhibitions.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Museum
4.3
• Free entry on Saturdays from 6 to 8 PM. • Experience art in Frank Lloyd Wright's iconic building. • View modern and contemporary art exhibits.
New Museum
Art museum
4.2
• Pay-what-you-wish on Thursdays from 7 to 9 PM; RSVP required. ✓ RSVP required for free entry window. • Free for ages 18 and under. • Discover contemporary art from emerging artists.
Queens Museum
Museum
4.5
• Always free to visit. • See the "Panorama of the City of New York." • Located in Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
MoMA PS1
Art museum
4.4
• Always free for NYC residents. • Explore experimental and contemporary art. • Housed in a former public school building.
Museum of the Moving Image
Museum
4.6
• Free entry on Thursdays from 2 to 6 PM. • Learn about film, television, and digital media. • Explore interactive exhibits and media creation.
New York Hall of Science
Museum
4.5
• Free entry on Fridays from 2 to 5 PM. • Engage with hands-on science and technology exhibits. • Good for all ages, with interactive displays.
New York Aquarium
Aquarium
4.2
• Free entry on Wednesdays after 3 PM. • Discover diverse marine life. • See sea lions and sharks.
Brooklyn Children's Museum
Museum
4.4
• Free entry on Thursdays from 2 to 5 PM. • Interactive exhibits for young children. • Designed for creative learning and exploration.
Brooklyn Museum
Art museum
4.7
• Pay-what-you-wish for admission. • Explore diverse art collections from ancient to contemporary. • Focus on global cultures within a Beaux-Arts building.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Botanical garden
4.7
• Pay-what-you-wish on winter weekdays. • Explore diverse themed gardens and plant collections. • Features Japanese and rose gardens.
The Bronx Museum of the Arts
Museum
4.4
• Admission is always free. • Discover contemporary art focusing on Bronx-based and diverse artists. • Offers engaging exhibitions and community programs.
Bronx Zoo
Zoo
4.6
• Free admission on Wednesdays. • See thousands of animals in naturalistic habitats. • A leader in wildlife conservation.
Wave Hill Public Garden & Cultural Center
Garden
4.8
• Free admission for NYC residents on Thursdays. • Stroll through public gardens and a cultural center. • Offers views of the Hudson River.
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden
Cultural center
4.5
• Grounds are always free to explore. • Features botanical gardens, museums, and historical buildings. • The Chinese Scholar Garden is a highlight.
Staten Island Museum
Museum
4.4
• Pay-what-you-wish for admission. • Discover natural science, art, and history of Staten Island. • Features engaging exhibits for all ages.
Intrepid Museum
Museum
4.7
• Free admission via Culture Pass and IDNYC. • Explore military and maritime history aboard an aircraft carrier. • See the Space Shuttle Enterprise and a Concorde jet.
Children's Museum Of Manhattan
Museum
4.2
• Free admission via Culture Pass, Cool Culture, Museums for All, and community days. • Interactive exhibits focus on art, science, and world cultures. • Provides a stimulating environment for children to learn.
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