What you can get for free in New York with an IDNYC card

Residents of the Big Apple can boast to the world not only of their status as New Yorkers, but also have access to many benefits. According to Secret nyc, one way to take advantage of all the privileges and discounts is to apply for an IDNYC card.

The map IDNYC is an official identification document available to New York City residents over the age of 10. To receive an IDNYC card you need to fill out online application or in person at one of the IDNYC offices throughout the city by providing several documents confirming your identity and status as a New York resident.

The card allows you to apply for the use of municipal services and benefits. You can use it to obtain health insurance through the New York State Health Insurance Exchange (NYS Health Insurance Marketplace). In addition to verifying your identity for employment and the police, as well as registering for the affordable housing program on the portal NYC Housing Connect, it gives a lot of additional opportunities.

Exclusive discounts on movie tickets, Broadway shows, sporting events, theme parks. We encourage you to take advantage of all the benefits that come with being a New York resident.

1. Get a free annual membership at 35 New York museums

• American Museum of Natural History
• BRIC
• Bronx County Historical Historical Society
• BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music)
• Brooklyn Children's Museum
• Carnegie Hall
• China Institute
• The drawing center
• Film Forum
• Flushing Town Hall
• The juilliard school
• King manor
• Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
• Metropolitan Museum of Art
• MoMA PS1
• Metropolitan Opera
• The Museum of the Neighborhood
• Museum at eldridge street
• Museum of Jewish Heritage
• Museum of Modern Art
• Museum of the City of New York
• National Sawdust
• New York City Ballet
• New York City Center
• Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater
• public theater
• Queens museum
• The shed
• Staten Island Children's Museum
• Staten island museum
• Studio Museum in Harlem

Please note that some of them can only be entered with discounted tickets and not free.

2. Open a credit union or bank account

IDNYC allows you to open credit union account or a jar. The banks and credit unions listed below accept IDNYC as primary identification for account opening.

• Amalgamated Bank
• Carver Federal Savings Bank
• East West Bank
• First Republic Bank
• Lower East Side People's Federal Credit Union
• Neighborhood Trust Federal Credit Union
• PNC Bank
• Spring Bank
• Urban Upbound Federal Credit Union
• USALLIANCE

On the subject: New York has canceled the live queue for IDNYC: now you need to sign up online

3. Become the owner library card

As a NYC Public Library member, you'll have access to incredible opportunities like musical instrument rentals, learning a new language, e-book rentals, and more. All New York City residents are eligible to receive a free library card.

4. Stroll through the gardens of New York

Botanical gardens in various boroughs offer free admission to New Yorkers if they meet certain rules:

• Queens Botanical Garden: admission is free from December 16 to March; every Wednesday from 15:00 to 18:00 and Sunday from 9:00 to 11:00.
• Brooklyn Botanic Garden: admission from Tuesday to Friday, from December to February using the pay-as-you-wish system.
• New York Botanical Garden: Free admission for New York City residents on Wednesdays.

5. Learn about your favorite zoo animals

IDNYC provides cardholders with free admission to the Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo and Queens Zoo.

6. Dive underwater at the New York Aquarium

Free admission to the New York Aquarium is included with the Wildlife Conservation Society IDNYC Card.

7. Watch a private rehearsal of the New York City Ballet

IDNYC members have the opportunity to attend four weekly working rehearsals on stage at the New York City Ballet. In addition, cardholders can see two working dress rehearsals on stage.

8. Get a higher education

New York residents may qualify for scholarships Excelsior scholarship, which provides free tuition at any college at the City University of New York (CUNY) or the State University of New York (SUNY).

9. Support your favorite sports team

While this benefit isn't always free, you can take advantage of incredible discounts on Mets, Yankees and New York Liberty tickets with IDNYC.

10. Take a Zipcar around town

Again, not technically free, but important enough to add: IDNYC cardholders can get 50% off a standard membership for the first year at Zipcar, an urban car-sharing network.