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Met Museum Christmas Tree Baroque Creche Opens

The Met continues a longstanding holiday tradition with its annual Christmas tree and historic Creche. The magnificently lit, twenty-foot blue spruce is decorated with silk-robed angels, and an eighteenth-century Neapolitan Nativity scene of lifelike figures representing the multicultural population of the Mediterranean harbor town. The theatrical scene is enhanced by … [Read more...] about Met Museum Christmas Tree Baroque Creche Opens

MetFest Met Museum Block Party on Oct. 2

MetFest is the Met Museum's first ever block party, with FREE events on the iconic front steps and more inside the museum.Outdoor events include live music, carnival stilt walkers, a Double Dutch showcase and more. Events inside the museum include behind-the-scenes tours, art-making workshops and more - those are available with museum admission. MetFest is Saturday, … [Read more...] about MetFest Met Museum Block Party on Oct. 2

Free Museum Admission Every Monday

Enjoy NYC on the cheap by taking advantage of FREE or pay-as-you-wish admission at museums, zoos, gardens and cultural institutions. We are lucky there are dozens of deals on different days and hours during the week and on weekends  Here's the list for Monday. Be sure to make your ticket reservation in advance, where required, since museums are still requiring social … [Read more...] about Free Museum Admission Every Monday

NYC Museums Open July 4th Weekend

May the Fourth be with you! There's lots to do on July 4th before heading to the East River for the annual Macy's fireworks spectacular,  or to Coney Island or Jersey City for their annual fireworks displays. Most NYC museums are open on Sunday, July 4th, and not likely to be crowded, so you can enjoy some exceptional current special exhibits. These  NYC museums … [Read more...] about NYC Museums Open July 4th Weekend

American Museum of Natural History Re-Opens Sept. 9

All you fans of dinosaurs and giant whales can rejoice. The American Museum of Natural History reopens on Wed., Sept. 9, with new timed-entry, new hours, new admission fees and required facemasks. AMNH will be open five days a week, Wednesday to Sunday, instead of daily, from 10am to 5:30pm. The previous a pay-what-you-wish admission policy for all visitors has been … [Read more...] about American Museum of Natural History Re-Opens Sept. 9

Metropolitan Museum of Art Reopening with Reduced Hours

New York City's internationally renowned  Metropolitan Museum of Art reopens to visitors on August 29 with new reduced hours, social distancing, mandated facemasks, and a special exhibit celebrating the museum's 150th anniversary.   The Met will be open five days a week, Thursday to Monday, no longer daily, and the number of visitors will be limited to 25% of the … [Read more...] about Metropolitan Museum of Art Reopening with Reduced Hours

NYC Museums Open July 4th 2019

May the Fourth be with you! There's lots to do in NYC on July 4th before heading to the East River for the annual Macy's fireworks spectacular, or to Coney Island for the annual fireworks on the beach. Most NYC museums are open on Thursday, July 4th, and not likely to be crowded, so you can enjoy some exceptional current special exhibits. Here are ten NYC museums well worth … [Read more...] about NYC Museums Open July 4th 2019

NYC Free: Museum Mile Festival 2019

Save the date for the 41st Annual Museum Mile Festival, next Tuesday, June 11th, when Fifth Avenue from 82nd St. to 103rd Streets becomes NYC's biggest street fair, with music, food, activities for the kids, and FREE admission to the world-class museums that give Museum Mile its name. This year's participating institutions include: El Museo Del Barrio, Museum of the City of … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Museum Mile Festival 2019

NYC Museums Open July 4th 2018

May the Fourth be with you! There's lots to do in NYC on July 4th before heading to the East River for the annual Macy's fireworks spectacular, or to Coney Island for the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. NYC museums are open on the Fourth of July, 2018 and not likely to be crowded, so it's a great day to enjoy these NYC attractions and their special exhibits. Guide … [Read more...] about NYC Museums Open July 4th 2018

NYC Free: Museum Mile Festival 2018

The 40th Annual Museum Mile Festival is tomorrow, turning Fifth Avenue from 82nd St. to 105th Streets into New York City's biggest block party, with music, food, activities for the kids, and more. The street fair is FREE, and so is FREE museum admission to ten world-class museums that give Museum Mile its name, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Jewish Museum, … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Museum Mile Festival 2018