Free and pay-what-you-want museums in New York
In New York City, you can easily spend several hundred dollars on cultural entertainment, and even a family museum visit can add up to a hefty sum. But the city wouldn’t be so special if it didn’t offer plenty of free or pay-what-you-want museums. Below are ratings of museums, where you don’t have to pay…
Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA), New York
The Museum of Chinese in America explores the lives, culture, and contributions of Chinese-American communities in the United States. It is located in Manhattan’s Chinatown neighborhood. Here you can see how the Chinese diaspora developed in New York City and the United States. The museum is a must-see for those interested in immigration, Asian culture,…
Interactive map of New York City neighborhoods
I saw an interesting, but a little controversial map of New York City, where you can easily evaluate the city by parameters: Website address: hoodmaps.com By the way, it includes not only New York, but also other cities around the world.
Museum of Street Art (MoSA) in New York
The Museum of Street Art (MoSA) is a collection of graffiti art from 20 renowned urban artists located on the fire escape of the CitizenM New York Bowery Hotel in New York City. To access the museum, enter the hotel lobby and go up to the twentieth floor (“R”). Behind the door to the stairwell…
Merchant’s House Museum in New York
The Merchant’s House Museum in New York City is a historic 19th-century mansion where the family of a merchant Tredwell lived for nearly a century. The building has been preserved almost unchanged. Visiting the museum will give you a glimpse into the lives of wealthy citizens of the time and a feel for the atmosphere…
Poster House in New York
The Poster House in New York City is the first museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to posters. It features authentic works of art with powerful messages. The museum is young (opened in 2019) and small, but very atmospheric. Fans of movie posters and advertising will especially appreciate it. History Poster House was founded…
Art at Americas Society in New York
Art at Americas Society in New York City is a compact yet conceptually powerful exhibition space that combines international cultural focus, academic depth, and free public access. If you find yourself in New York and want to see contemporary art with a global, inter-American perspective, this place is worth adding to your itinerary. History The…
Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) in New York
The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) in New York City is a cultural institution dedicated to the intersection of craft, design, and art. It showcases not only finished objects but also its own processes—how materials are shaped, how artists work with clay, glass, metal, and fabric, and how traditional methods are transformed by technology….
Center for Architecture in New York
The Center for Architecture in New York City is a unique cultural space dedicated to architecture, urbanism, and design. While it does not house a permanent collection, it hosts excellent exhibitions and events devoted to architecture, urban planning, urban design, and environmental planning. Before visiting this place, be sure to check the exhibition calendar to…
The Metropolitan Opera of New York (The Met)
The Metropolitan Opera of New York (or as locals call it, The Met) is the principal and most prestigious opera house in the United States, one of the world’s leading musical theaters. Although it has existed since 1883, The Met acquired its current building at Lincoln Center relatively recently, in 1966. But why is the…
