Experience NYC at No to Low Cost
B.B. King Blues Club and Grill
Located in the heart of Times Square near all major transportation and midtown hotels, BB King
Blues Club offers a one of a kind music experience that’s perfect for groups of all ages & sizes.
237 W. 42nd St., New York, New York 10036. Tel: 212-997-4511. Cost: Fee....
Battery Park City Parks Conservancy
BPCPC's MARINE EDUCATION PROGRAM teaches the history, geography and ecology of
the Hudson River and its estuary -- home to 200 species of fish -- and offers catch-and-release
fishing using rod and reel. 75 Battery Place, New York, New York 10280. Telephone: 212-2679700, ext. 355. Cost: Free....
BODIES...The Exhibition
This striking exhibit showcases real human bodies, giving students the opportunity to study
human anatomy in a fascinating way like never before. South Street Seaport Exhibition Centre,
11 Fulton Street, New York, New York 10038. Telephone: 888-507-6909. Cost: Fee....
Dialog in the Dark
Take on New York in an adventure that will challenge everything you know. An unforgettable
experience, this new exhibition brings you face-to-face with New York City's landmarks – in
complete darkness. South Street Seaport Exhibition Centre, 11 Fulton Street, New York, New
York 10038. Telephone: 888-507-6909. Cost: Fee....
Field Trip Factory
Field Trip Factory offers FREE, FUN, community-based field trip adventures that teach valuable
life-skills including health and nutrition, science, responsibility and more. Field Trip Factory
engages your group in educational fun that takes place in real world retail environments.
Nationwide. Tel: 800-987-6409. Cost: Free....
NY Skyride
New York’s ONLY aerial virtual tour simulator, located on the second floor of the Empire State
Building. 350 5th Ave. (entrance for NY SKYRIDE at 33rd St. side of the Empire State
Building), New York, NY 10118. Tel: 212-299-4904. Cost: Fee....
Rubin Museum of Art
A field trip to the Rubin Museum of Art is an exciting way to enhance curriculum and expand
student learning. Students gain an understanding of Himalayan art and culture or special
exhibition topics while developing meaningful self-expression and authentic cross-cultural
connections. 150 West 17th Street, New York, New York 10011. Tel: 212-620-5000, ext. 262.
Weill Music Institute at Carnegie Hall
Bring your little ones to these free, interactive, 45-minute concerts-especially designed for
children ages three to six. 881 Seventh Ave., New York, NY 10019. Telephone: 212-903-0786.
Cost: Free....
African Burial Ground National Monument
Ted Weiss Building, 290 Broadway, 1st Fl., New York, NY 10007. 212-637-2019. During the
17th and 18th centuries, free and enslaved Africans were buried in a 6.6-acre burial ground in
lower Manhattan, outside the boundaries of the settlement of New Amsterdam. Today, the site
honors the memories of the thousands who were buried. Free.
Harbor Defense Museum
USAG Fort Hamilton, 230 Sheridan Loop, Brooklyn, NY 11252. 718-630-4349. Preserves the
history of Fort Hamilton, and the other fortifications that defended New York City during the
nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Free.
Juilliard School Concerts at Alice Tully Hall
Alice Tully Hall, 65th St. and Broadway, New York, NY 10023. 212-769-7406. Free
chamber music concerts. Check with box office for days available. Doors open 1/2 hr.
before performance. Free.
New York Public Library
476 5th Ave., New York, NY 10018. 212-930-0650. Tour the library’s landmark building and
exhibitions. Free.
Staten Island Zoo
614 Broadway, Staten Island, NY 10310. 718-442-3101. Variety of animals in realistic habitats. Fee.
Weeksville Heritage Center
1698 Bergen St., Brooklyn, New York 11213. 718-756-5250. Dedicated to preserving one of the nation’s
earliest free African American communities. Includes a model of the African American contribution to the
development of Brooklyn, the region and the nation. Fee.
African Burial Ground National Monument
Ted Weiss Building, 290 Broadway, 1st Fl., New York, NY 10007. 212-637-2019. During the 17th and 18th
centuries, free and enslaved Africans were buried in a 6.6-acre burial ground in lower Manhattan, outside the
boundaries of the settlement of New Amsterdam. Today, the site honors the memories of the thousands who
were buried. Free.
American Folk Art Museum
2 Lincoln Sq. (Columbus Ave. at 65th St.), New York, NY 10023. 212-595-9533. Featuring
18th- and 19th-century paintings, quilts, sculptures, and the work of contemporary artists.
Free/Suggested Donation.
Belvedere Castle
Central Park at 79th Street, New York, NY 10024. 212-772-0210. Besides offering breathtaking
views, the Castle also serves as a weather station and the home of the Henry Luce Nature
Observatory. Free.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
900 Washington Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11225. 718-623-7220. Contains over 12,000 plants from
around the globe on display on 52 acres. Fee/Free.
Brooklyn Public Library, Central Library Learning Center
10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11238. 718-230-2100. To schedule a tour: 718-230-2232.
Free.
Center for Architecture
536 Laguardia Pl., New York, NY 10012. 212-683-0023. Exhibits and programs focus on the
built environment. Free.
Center for Jewish History - Yeshiva University Museum
15 W. 16th St., New York, NY 10011. 212-294-8301. Features collections that comprise the
largest repository of the modern Jewish experience outside of Israel. Fee/Free.
Charles A. Dana Discovery Center
Inside Central Park at 110th St. and Lenox Ave., New York, NY. 212-860-1370. Offers a wide
variety of environmental education programs and seasonal exhibits. The Center is also the home
of the Catch-and-Release Fishing Program at the Harlem Meer, a thriving aquatic ecosystem that
supports a wide variety of fish, waterfowl, turtles, plants and microorganisms. Free.
City Hall Tours and the Tweed Court House
52 Chambers St., New York, NY. 212-788-2656. The tour focuses on the history, architecture,
art collection, and present-day governance that converge in City Hall. Pre and post guide
presents an overview of the history of City Hall and its role in government today. Free.
Federal Reserve Bank
33 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10045. 212-720-7678. Visit one of the 12 federal government
banks that make up the Federal Reserve System. Free.
Fort Totten Visitors Center
Fort Totten Park, 422 Weaver Rd., Queens, NY 11359. 718-352-1769. The Center features a
museum about Fort Totten’s historical and environmental significance. Free.
Gracie Mansion Tours
East End Ave. at 88th Street, New York, NY 10128. 212-570-4751. Tour the house that became
the official residence of the Mayor of NYC. Free.
Harbor Defense Museum
USAG Fort Hamilton, 230 Sheridan Loop, Brooklyn, NY 11252. 718-630-4349. Preserves the
history of Fort Hamilton, and the other fortifications that defended New York City during the
nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Free.
Hispanic Society of America Broadway between 155th St. and 156th St., New York, NY
10032. 212-926-2234. Museum and reference library for the study of the arts and cultures of
Spain, Portugal and South America. Free.
International Center of Photography (ICP)
1133 Ave. of the Americas at 43rd St., New York, NY 10036. 212-857-0005. Collection contains
more than 100,000 historical and contemporary photographs. Fee/Free tours for New York City
Public Schools.
Inwood Hill Nature Center
600 W. 218th St., New York, NY 10040. 212-304-2365. Located in the park with the only salt
marsh left in Manhattan, the Center features exhibits on park wildlife, rock formation and nature
activities. Free.
Islamic Cultural Center of New York
1711 Third Avenue at 97th Street, New York, NY 10029. 212-722-5234. Take a tour of the first
major mosque in NYC. Free.
Japan Society
333 E. 47th St., New York, NY 10017. 212-715-1224. Explore Japan and its culture through art
exhibitions, dance, theater, film, and hands-on programs. Fee/Free.
JFK Airport
Terminal #4 (Departure Level), Jamaica, NY 11430. 718-244-4157. Take a tour of a terminal
and ride the airtrain. Learn about the history of JFK and the workings of an international airport.
Free.
Juilliard School Concerts at Alice Tully Hall
Alice Tully Hall, 65th St. and Broadway, New York, NY 10023. 212-769-7406. Free chamber
music concerts. Check with box office for days available. Doors open 1/2 hr. before
performance. Free.
Lefferts Historic House Museum
Prospect Park, Flatbush Ave. at Empire Blvd./Ocean Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11225. 718-789-2822.
A museum that interprets family life in Brooklyn from pre-Colonial times until the present, using
its working garden, interactive tours of the historic farm house, and hands on activities from the
colonial period. Fee/Free.
Manhattan District Attorney’s Office
1 Hogan Pl., New York, NY 10013. 212-335-9082. Tour of the DA’s office and courts. Free.
Morgan Library and Museum
225 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10016. 212-590-0331. Houses collections of artistic, literary,
and musical works from ancient times, medieval and Renaissance periods to the present. Free.
Museum of American Illustration
128 E. 63rd St., New York, NY 10065. 212-838-2560. The most comprehensive collections of
this genre in the world; nearly 2,000 works by many of the greatest names in American
illustration. Free.
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
11 W. 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019. 212-708-9400. One of the world's finest collections of
modern and contemporary art, sculpture, photographs, and film. Fee/Free.
Museum of the City of New York
1220 5th Ave., New York, NY 10029. 212-534-1672; School program reservations: 917-4923334. The Museum focuses on the past, present, and future of New York and celebrates its
cultural diversity. Fee/Suggested Donation.
New York City Police Museum
100 Old Slip, New York, New York 10005. 212-480-3100. Gives visitors an insider’s look at the history
and traditions of the largest police force in the country and its role in the history of New York City.
Fee/Free.
New York Public Library
476 5th Ave., New York, NY 10018. 212-930-0650. Tour the library’s landmark building and
exhibitions. Free.
Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse
Lincoln Rd. entrance to Prospect Park at Ocean Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11225. 718-287-3400. Focuses on
wildlife preservation and nature education with hands on activities. Climb into a human-sized bird nest, see
life from a bird’s eye view, and explore the lives of insects. The Center is surrounded by interpretive nature
trails. Free.
Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian
1 Bowling Green, New York, NY 10004. 212-514-3700; Tour Reservations: 212-514-3705. Exhibits and
activities focus on the history and culture of Native Americans. Explore the diversity of the Native people
of the Americas and the strength and continuity of their cultures through exhibits and hands-on activities,
including music and dance performances, films, and story hours.
The Jewish Museum
1109 5th Ave. at 92nd Street, New York, NY 10128. 212-423-3200. Explores the scope and diversity of
Jewish culture through its collection of 26,000 objects of different media, including fine arts, Judaica,
and broadcast media that span 4,000 years.
The Noguchi Museum
9-01 33rd Road, Long Island City, New York 11106. 718-204-7088. Dedicated to the work of Isamu
Noguchi, one of the
twentieth century’s most important and critically acclaimed sculptors. Fee/Free.
The Supreme Court of the State of New York
Civil Division, 60 Centre St., New York, NY 10007. 646-386-3153. Take a tour and learn the workings
of the court. Free.
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace
National Historic Site
28 E. 20th St., New York, NY 10003. 212-260-1616. Visit the birthplace and boyhood home of the 26th
president. Free.
Van Cortlandt Nature Center
246 Broadway, Bronx, NY 10471. 718-548-0912. Located within an 1146-acre park, the Center offers
activities and exhibits that highlights the park’s diversity. Fee/Free.
945 Madison Ave. at 75th St., New York, NY 10021. 212-570-3600. The collection and
exhibitions present the full range of twentieth-century and contemporary American art, with a
special focus on works by living artists. Fee/Free for NYC public schools K-12