May 022013
 

More than 150 museums nationwide are FREE this weekend, the first weekend of the month – but only if you are the owner of a Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit card. The two companies continue to  offer their “Museums on Us” program, which includes such top cultural destinations as the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, the Art Institute of Chicago, even the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, North Carolina. With the price of some museum admissions as much as $25 or more, it’s worth getting a Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit card just for the free museum admission deal.

Participating museums in New York City include –

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  • Brooklyn Children’s Museum,
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art,
  • New York Hall of Science,
  • New-York Historical Society,
  • Rubin Museum of Art,
  • Staten Island Children’s Museum
  • Whitney Museum of American Art

Particiating museums on Long Island include –

  • Old Westbury Gardens
  • Long Island Children’s Museum
  • Long Island Museum of American Art, History & Carriages
  • Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum

Click here for the entire, state-by-state list of free Museums on Us attractions. If you don’t have a Bank of America credit card, apply for one to get these free benefits.

Apr 042013
 

More than 150 museums nationwide are FREE this weekend, the first weekend of the month – but only if you are the owner of a Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit card. The two companies continue to  offer their “Museums on Us” program, which includes such top cultural destinations as the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, the Art Institute of Chicago, even the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, North Carolina. With the price of some museum admissions as much as $25 or more, it’s worth getting a Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit card just for the free museum admission deal.

Participating museums in New York City include –

  • Brooklyn Children’s Museum,
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art,
  • New York Hall of Science,
  • New-York Historical Society,
  • Rubin Museum of Art,
  • Staten Island Children’s Museum
  • Whitney Museum of American Art

Particiating museums on Long Island include –

  • Old Westbury Gardens
  • Long Island Children’s Museum
  • Long Island Museum of American Art, History & Carriages
  • Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum

Click here for the entire, state-by-state list of free Museums on Us attractions. If you don’t have a Bank of America credit card, apply for one to get these free benefits.

Feb 282013
 

More than 150 museums nationwide are FREE this weekend, the first weekend of the month – but only if you are the owner of a Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit card. The two companies continue to  offer their “Museums on Us” program, which includes such top cultural destinations as the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, the Art Institute of Chicago, even the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, North Carolina. With the price of some museum admissions as much as $25 or more, it’s worth getting a Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit card just for the free museum admission deal.

Participating museums in New York City include –

  • Brooklyn Children’s Museum,
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art,
  • New York Hall of Science,
  • New-York Historical Society,
  • Rubin Museum of Art,
  • Staten Island Children’s Museum
  • Whitney Museum of American Art

Particiating museums on Long Island include –

  • Old Westbury Gardens
  • Long Island Children’s Museum
  • Long Island Museum of American Art, History & Carriages
  • Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum

Click here for the entire, state-by-state list of free Museums on Us attractions. If you don’t have a Bank of America credit card, apply for one to get these free benefits.

Jan 302013
 

Reminder — More than 150 museums in the USA are free this weekend, the first weekend of the month — but only if you are the owner of a Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit card. The two companies continue to  offer their “Museums on Us” program, which includes such top cultural destinations as the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, the Art Institute of Chicago, even the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, North Carolina. Participating museums in New York City include –

  • Brooklyn Children’s Museum,
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art,
  • New York Hall of Science,
  • New-York Historical Society,
  • Rubin Museum of Art,
  • Staten Island Children’s Museum
  • Whitney Museum of American Art

Particiating museums on Long Island include –

  • Old Westbury Gardens
  • Long Island Children’s Museum
  • Long Island Museum of American Art, History & Carriages
  • Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum

Click here for the entire, state-by-state list of free Museums on Us attractions. If you don’t have a Bank of America credit card, apply for one to get these free benefits.

Jan 042013
 

Reminder — More than 150 museums in the USA are free this weekend, the first weekend of the month — but only if you are the owner of a Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit card. The two companies continue to  offer their “Museums on Us” program, which includes such top cultural destinations as the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, the Art Institute of Chicago, even the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, North Carolina. Participating museums in New York City include –

  • Brooklyn Children’s Museum,
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art,
  • New York Hall of Science,
  • New-York Historical Society,
  • Rubin Museum of Art,
  • Staten Island Children’s Museum
  • Whitney Museum of American Art

Particiating museums on Long Island include –

  • Old Westbury Gardens
  • Long Island Children’s Museum
  • Long Island Museum of American Art, History & Carriages
  • Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum

Click here for the entire, state-by-state list of free Museums on Us attractions. If you don’t have a Bank of America credit card, apply for one to get these free benefits.

Dec 272012
 

nyconthecheap, Kwanzaa in NYCCelebrate Kwanzaa at the African Burial Ground National Monument in Lower Manhattan, where some 15,000 men, women and children were buried in the 1700s and 1800s. It’s a perfect place to commemorate African-American heritage and culture. There are FREE family-friendly events throughout the day on Friday, December 28th, including lectures on the history and meaning of the burial ground by National Park Service Rangers.

10:30AM: Traditional African Wire Doll Making by Ivelisse Pabon de Landron. Learn about the island of Puerto Rico and its Black traditional doll making craft.

11AM: Reflections of Honor and Glory. Enjoy an informative tour of the site’s commemorative artwork guided by a National Park Service Ranger.

NOON: “Nguzo Saba” — The Meaning and Principles of Kwanzaa. This presentation, led by Cyril Innis, Jr., provides a comprehensive overview of this unique holiday’s principles and meaning.

12:30PM: “The Black Nutcracker.” Uptown Dance Academy will present a modernized rendition of Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic featuring an eclectic musical blend and a range of dance styles. (75 minutes)

2PM: Kwanzaa Workshop Learn about the cultural philosophy of Kwanzaa and Adinkra symbols as well as the ritual of Umma Nhuru Utumwa (Swahili for “people free from slavery.”)family: Default Sans

3PM: Ranger-led tour of African Burial Ground memorial

All events and activities are free and open to the public, but reservations are required for Kwanzaa programs. To RSVP call (212) 238-4367, or the National Park Service website.  And dress warmly, since this is outdoors.

Nov 292012
 

Reminder — More than 150 museums in the USA are free again this weekend, the first weekend of the month — but only if you are the owner of a Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit card. The two companies continue to  offer their “Museums on Us” program, which includes such top cultural destinations as the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, the Art Institute of Chicago, even the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, North Carolina. Participating museums in New York City include –

  • Brooklyn Children’s Museum,
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art,
  • New York Hall of Science,
  • New-York Historical Society,
  • Rubin Museum of Art,
  • Staten Island Children’s Museum
  • Whitney Museum of American Art

Particiating museums on Long Island include –

  • Old Westbury Gardens
  • Long Island Children’s Museum
  • Long Island Museum of American Art, History & Carriages
  • Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum

Click here for the entire, state-by-state list of free Museums on Us attractions. If you don’t have a Bank of America credit card, apply for one to get these free benefits.

Nov 012012
 

Reminder — More than 150 museums in the USA are free again this weekend, the first weekend of the month — but only if you are the owner of a Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit card. The two companies continue to  offer their “Museums on Us” program, which includes such top cultural destinations as the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, the Art Institute of Chicago, even the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, North Carolina. The free museum offer is valid the first weekend of every month all year, through December 29-30, 2012.  Participating museums in New York City open this weekend in the wake of Superstorm Sandy include –

  • Brooklyn Children’s Museum,
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art,
  • New York Hall of Science,
  • New-York Historical Society,
  • Rubin Museum of Art,
  • Staten Island Children’s Museum
  • Whitney Museum of American Art

Particiating museums on Long Island include –

  • Old Westbury Gardens
  • Long Island Children’s Museum
  • Long Island Museum of American Art, History & Carriages
  • Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum

Click here for the entire, state-by-state list of free Museums on Us attractions. If you don’t have a Bank of America credit card, apply for one to get these free benefits.

Sep 272012
 

Reminder — More than 150 museums in the USA are free again this weekend, the first weekend of the month — but only if you are the owner of a Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit card. The two companies continue to  offer their “Museums on Us” program, which includes such top cultural destinations as the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, the Art Institute of Chicago, even the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, North Carolina. The free museum offer is valid the first weekend of every month all year, through December 29-30, 2012.  In NYC, participating museums include –

  • Brooklyn Children’s Museum,
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art,
  • New York Hall of Science,
  • New-York Historical Society,
  • Rubin Museum of Art,
  • Staten Island Children’s Museum
  • Whitney Museum of American Art

Click here for the entire, state-by-state list of free Museums on Us attractions. If you don’t have a Bank of America credit card, apply for one to get these free benefits.

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