WITH DONATION in NYC

Many New York City museums and some zoos are offer pay-what-you-wish admission everyday or at certain times. Keep in mind that whatever you do contribute, goes to help support the scientific research, exhibitions, and educational programming of these locations.



NY Police Museum

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Check out the history of the NYC Police department through extensive collections of materials relating to its 160-year history. Suggested contribution for admission always.

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New York City Fire Museum

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The collection of fire related art and artifacts from the late 18th century to the present includes helmets, lanterns and tools, pre-Civil War hand pumped fire engines, horse drawn vehicles and early motorized apparatus. Suggested contribution for admission always.

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New York Aquarium

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This is the only aquarium in NYC. With exhibits featuring over 8,000 animals, the Aquarium offers diversity, superb viewing, and world-renowned scientific expertise that assures a rewarding experience and the knowledge that people can make a difference in the ocean world around them. Learn about animals living as far away as the Southwest coast of Africa and the Arctic to those found locally in our own Hudson River.

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Museum of Biblical Art

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MOBIA exhibits are inspired by the Bible and highlights the connection between art and religion in the Jewish and Christian traditions. Suggested contribution for admission always.

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Museum of Arts & Design

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See contemporary objects created in clay, glass, wood, metal and fiber at MAD.

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The Cloisters Courtyard

Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Our favorite exhibits are the Arms and Armor and Egyptian collections. You can’t see it all in one day. Free with admission, check out the highly-acclaimed guided tours and gallery walks The museum also offers events at various times such as lectures, classes, concerts, film screenings. In addition, The Cloisters (free with same-day paid ticket from the Met) offers free parking! Free admission to NYC public school students as well as students from Bard College, Barnard College, Columbia University, and Institute of Fine Arts with school ID. Suggested contribution for admission always.

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