Visit NYC’s wonderful museums!
Did you know that you can visit basically every museum in NYC for free if you just have a NYPL card?
All you have to do:
Log in with your NYPL library card and PIN and find a museum you want to go!
If you do not already have a NYPL library card, go to your local NYPL branch and create a FREE library card.
Once you are logged in, you can browse for passes by date or venue.
Make your reservation and download your pass shortly before your visit. Make sure to take a screenshot of the tickets so you can show it to the museum staff.
Great museums we recommend for children:
American Museum of Natural History | New Yorkers always pay what they wish
Brooklyn Children’s Museum | Free admission every Thursday 3-5 PM, every third Thursday extended free hours from 3–7 PM, other free times available on culture pass
Bronx Zoo | Every Wednesday is free and other free times available are on culture pass .
Children’s Museum of the Arts | Pay as you wish Thursdays 4-6 PM, other free times available on culture pass
2. Free outdoor pools
Need a place for your kids to cool off during the summer? Outdoor pools are the perfect place for this!
You can find all the free outdoor pools and their hours on this website: https://www.nycgovparks.org/facilities/outdoor-pools
Pools that are close to ABC:
Marcus Garvey Pool (124th St and 5th)
Wagner Pool (E. 124th Street between First and Second Avenues)
Sheltering Arms Pool (W. 129th Street and Amsterdam Ave.)
3. Free events in the city
Who doesn’t love to go to a free event in the city? Look no further because New York Family has tons of free family-friendly things to do. They have dance workshops, painting classes, and cooking classes to name a few!
Go to their website at https://events.newyorkfamily.com to access all these events!