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Things to do that cost money — not dinner. NYC first, then Lower New York (Long Island, Westchester & Rockland) and New Jersey near the city. Everything else on this site is free.

2 of 82 places · price levels $ (under ~$25/person) · $$ (~$25–60) · $$$ (over ~$60). Open/closed status is in New York time.

🎬 Museums & immersive$

Museum of the Moving Image

📍 Astoria, Queens

Closed · opens at 11 AM today (NY time)

Interactive film and TV galleries where you can dub a movie scene or make a stop-motion clip, then catch a screening in the theater.

PAID $20 adults, $12 students; free Thursdays 2–6 PM; screenings $17.50

⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2.5 hrs

Hours & address

36-01 35th Ave, Astoria, NY 11106 · Map

Sun11 AM–6 PM
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu2 PM–6 PM
Fri2 PM–8 PM
Sat11 AM–6 PM

Closed Mon–Wed. Check the site for holiday hours.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🎬 Museums & immersive$

Queens Zoo

📍 Flushing Meadows, Queens

Closed · check hours (NY time)

A well-known museum or garden worth a few hours together.

PAID See venue for current prices

⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2.5 hrs

Hours & address

53-51 111th St, Queens, NY 11368 · Map

HoursSee note below

Hours vary by day and season. Check the venue site before you go.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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