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 6h

Every Sat · 8 AM–3 PM

57°F · Chance Rain Showers

✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026

Why this place: Free to enter · repeats, so you can go another time · at MoMA PS1, Long Island City, Queens · official listing on grownyc.org · checked Oct 25

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Greenmarket at MoMA PS1

📍 MoMA PS1, Long Island City · Long Island City, Queens

Free to walk in · produce is paid

Starts in 6d 8h

SAT, NOV 7 · 10 AM–6 PM

61°F · Chance Rain Showers

✓ 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 9h

SAT, NOV 7 · 11 AM–4 PM

62°F · Chance Rain Showers

✓ Verified Oct 28, 2026

Why this place: Free · at King Manor Museum, Queens · official listing on eventbrite.com · checked Oct 28

Arts & culture

Queens Fiber Arts Festival

📍 King Manor Museum · Jamaica, Queens

Free general admission; optional purchases extra. Workshop costs and RSVP requirements unconfirmed.

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