MUSEUMS in NYC

People travel from around the world to visit New York City museums. Experience art, culture, crafts, beauty, history and seem smarter to your boss. We encourage you to check out these museums, especially on the days that they offer free admission.



Center for Book Arts Gallery

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Always free, the Center has mounted over 175 exhibitions dedicated to preserving the traditional artistic practices of book-making, as well as exploring and encouraging contemporary interpretations of the book as an art object. The center also offers classes and workshops but these are not free.

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The Society of Illustrators

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The Museum of American Illustration at the Society of Illustrators always maintains a large collection of original American paintings and illustrations.

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Hispanic Society of America Museum and Library

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The society houses a museum and reference library for the study of the arts
and cultures of Spain, Portugal, and Latin America. The museum houses a collection of Hispanic art which includes paintings by Goya, El Greco and Velasquez. Free Saturday tours at 2pm. The tours are of the building and collections and last 45 minutes.

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Harbor Defense Museum of Fort Hamilton

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Known as NYC’s only US Army Museum, collections include United States Army weapons, uniforms, small arms, cannons and accoutrements from 18th century to present. There are also military themed art and historical items from Fort Hamilton. The museum is always free.

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The Forbes Galleries

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The museum offers a permanent exhibits of toy soldiers, toy boats, Monopoly® games, trophies, as well as temporary collections.

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Federal Reserve Bank

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Interested in learning about money and government finance? Tours are not given on Bank holidays and last approximately 60 minutes. Arrive 20 minutes before the tour.

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