Free museum days, pay-what-you-wish nights and always-free galleries in New York City, from the big Manhattan institutions to borough favorites. Every listing below is checked against the museum’s own page, and the list refreshes on its own as new free days are announced.

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Starts in 6d 0h

SAT, NOV 7 · 10 AM–6 PM

62°F · Chance Light Rain

✓ Verified Oct 28, 2026

Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at MoMA PS1, Queens · official listing on momaps1.org · checked Oct 28

Arts & culture

MoMA PS1 November Open House

📍 MoMA PS1 · Long Island City, Queens

Free admission and programs; separate RSVPs required for selected activities. Optional purchases extra.

Starts in 6d 3h

SAT, NOV 7 · 1 PM–3 PM

64°F · Chance Light Rain

✓ Verified Oct 27, 2026

Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at The Bronx Museum, Bronx · official listing on bronxmuseum.org · checked Oct 27

Family & kids

Family Time: Día de Muertos at The Bronx Museum

📍 The Bronx Museum · Concourse, Bronx

Free · drop-ins welcome · optional RSVP · organized groups require advance registration

Starts in 2w 0d

SUN, NOV 15 · 11:30 AM–1 PM

✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026

Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Queens Museum, New York City Building, Queens · official listing on queensmuseum.org · checked Nov 1

Arts & culture

ArtAccess Museum Explorers for Children with Disabilities

📍 Queens Museum, New York City Building · Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens

Free ArtAccess program; RSVP recommended on the dated listing. Register in advance to arrange participation.

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