Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)
Free: First Thursday of the month Founded in 1980, the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) is dedicated to preserving and presenting the history, heritage, culture and diverse experiences of people of Chinese descent in the United States. MOCA is located in the outskirt of NYC’s Chinatown. Despite being a small museum, the exhibition is...
Brooklyn Bridge
Free: All time Since its opening, the Brooklyn Bridge has become an icon of New York city and was designated a National Historic Landmark and National Historic Civil Engineering. Spanning across the East River, the bridge connect the borough of Brooklyn and Manhattan. The bridge not only carries automobile traffic, it has a separate elevated...
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Free: All time Strolling down Brooklyn Heights Promenade, you will bump into couples on first dates and wedding shoots. This is because it’s one of the most romantic spots in New York City. Walking north on the promenade’s boardwalk towards DUMBO, you’ll have a stunning view of Manhattan skyline on your left, and historic grand...
Castle Clinton
Free: All time Located at the southern tip of Manhattan Island in Battery Park, Castle Clinton stands where New York City began, and represents not only the city’s growth, but the growth of a nation. Initially intended to prevent a British invasion in 1812, the fortification has transformed over the years to welcome theatergoers, immigrants,...
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Free: All time Sandwiched in between the retail stores in Fifth Avenue is St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Entry to this Neo-Gothic Roman Catholic church is free. The church has been a prominent landmark of New York City. Just as expected from a cathedral in one of the most advanced cities in the world, St. Patrick’s Cathedral...
9/11 Memorial
Free: All time As a part of the World Trade Center redevelopment plan, there’s a site for 9/11 Memorial. The memorial honors the lives of those who were lost to the 9/11 event. The site occupies eight of the 16 acres at the World Trade Center. The names of every person who died on the 1993 WTC...
The Drawing Center
Free: Thursdays 6pm – 8pm The Drawing Center is the only fine arts institution in the U.S. to focus solely on the exhibition of drawings, both historical and contemporary. This nonprofit organization was established in 1997 to provide opportunities for emerging and under-recognized artists. The Center is small and intimate in scale and it has...
Japan Society Gallery
Free: Fridays 6-9pm Japan Society is a non-profit cultural center that’s dedicated to the deepening of the cultural relationship between Japan and the U.S. The organization is housed in a stunning five-floor building in which the interior fuses clean architecture design with natural greenery. The Society has a gallery that hosts two prominent exhibits and...
New York Public Library
Free: All time The New York Public Library technically refers to the entire 87 branches of this library system in New York City (which are all free). However, for tourist, The New York Public Library that probably matters is the main branch in Manhattan. It is the flagship building and a prominent historic landmark of...
Astronomy Lecture & Stargazing at Columbia University
Free: Every other Friday 8pm – 10pm (Check website for schedule) Need to satisfy the inner geek in you? Columbia University offers free public lectures on astronomy and stargazing session with real astronomers! This public outreach program runs every other Friday. No RSVP required. The lecture lasts about 30 minutes, and when weather permitting, is...
Rose Museum / Carnegie Hall
Free: All time The Rose Museum, located on the second floor of Carnegie Hall, is a small museum dedicated to the history of the famous hall. The museum archives more than a century of concert programs. It also houses a number of items of interest to music loves: a program from the Vienna Philharmonic’s debut...
National Museum of American Indian
Free: All time The National Museum of American Indian in New York is one of the three facilities of this institution. The other two are at Washington D.C. and Maryland. The museum is part of the Smithsonian Institution and is dedicated to the life, languages, literature, history, and arts of the Native Americans of the...
