New York City Museums: 5 Free or Low Cost Options

In New York City there are many amazing museums to see. These museums house some of the best modern art, historical art, fashion, taxidermy , and recreation of dinosaurs in the world. It tends to be expensive to enjoy and appreciate these amazing displays but there is a way to get in for free. The following 5 museums offer free admissions on certain days, and certain times.

Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)
MOMA is located on 53rd street in Manhattan between 5th and 6th Avenue. MOMA houses modern art from the most famous of artists including, Van Gogh, Monet, and Pollack. Every Friday night there is Target Fridays where Target picks up the bill and you get in for free from 4:00pm-8:00pm. You have to get tickets which are free and usually left on the counter when you first walk in. It tends to be busy but it is worth it, and in the summer you can really enjoy the outdoor sculpture garden.

Museum of Natural History
A place of wonders located on Manhattan's Upper West Side on 81st Street right off of Central Park West. The Museum houses Dinosaurs, Blue whales, and amazing taxidermy. There is also an attached planetarium but the cost for that is extra. Everyday the museum offers suggested admission so there is never a need to pay the full $15 fee. I have paid $1.00 before when I was really low on cash and nobody said a thing. The admission covers 45 museum halls as well as entrance fees to the Rose Center for Space and Earth.

The Whitney Museum of American Art
The Whitney is located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan on 75th Street and Madison Avenue. This museum houses American art through the years featuring artists such as Warhol, and Hopper. Every Friday night from 6:00pm-9:00pm the Whitney offers pay what you wish. It gets crowded but not too many people know about it so it isn't as crowded as MOMA.

Metropolitan Museum of Art
The MET is one of the most famous museums and also one of the largest. It is located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan on 82nd Street and 5th Avenue. It houses so much art, sculpture, and history it takes over a day to see it all. King Tut's tomb is on display as well as many other artifacts from ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt. It also houses Modern art as well. Like the Museum of Natural History it offers daily suggested admission and I again have gone and paid $1.00 with no issues.

The Museum at FIT
The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology is located on the West Side of Manhattan in Chelsea on 7th avenue at 27th Street. Everyone knows New York City is the fashion capital of the world and this museum has exhibits to prove that. The exhibits range from historic fashion, to controversial fashion movements, to modern flair. This museum is free always and houses some amazing fashion from over the years.

Here are 5 good reasons to get to see some amazing museums in New York City. Everyone should be able to see and appreciate art, fashion, and history. Here is an affordable way you can too.