Ten Free Things to Do in New York City

New Yorkers have a lot of advantages! Secret nyc tells about free entertainment and activities that are not known to all residents of the Big Apple.

But to take advantage of all the free offers, you should definitely Apply for an IDNYC card. The IDNYC card is the official form of identification from the city. New York City residents aged 10 and over are eligible to apply for it. With this card, you can get many benefits, as listed below.

1. Get a free one-year membership to over 35 New York City museums

The list of free museums includes:

• 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;
• El Museo del Barrio;
• 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;
• Queen's Museum;
• The Shed;
• Staten Island Children's Museum;
• State Island Museum;
• Studio Museum in Harlem.

2. Open a credit union or bank account

IDNYC allows you to open a credit union or bank account at New York City financial institutions. You can see a list of them here.

3. Become a library card owner

Becoming a member of the NYC Public Library gives you access to incredible opportunities. You can learn new languages, read e-books, and more. All New Yorkers are eligible for a free library card.

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4. Stroll through the beautiful gardens of New York City

Botanical gardens across the metropolis offer free admission to New Yorkers if they follow certain rules.

• Queens Botanical Garden: Free admission December 16 through March every Wednesday from 15:00pm to 18:00pm and Sunday from 9:00am to 11:00am.
• Brooklyn Botanic Garden: Optional admission Tuesday through Friday, December through February.
• New York Botanical Garden: Free admission to the grounds for New Yorkers on Wednesdays.

5. Learn about your favorite animals at the zoo

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

6. Take a stroll through the New York Aquarium

Free admission to New York aquarium included in the price of Wildlife Conservation Society IDNYC.

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

IDNYC members have access to four weekly New York City Ballet live rehearsals. In addition, cardholders can see two live dress rehearsals on stage.

8. Get a higher education

New York City residents are eligible to apply for the Excelsior Scholarship, which provides free tuition at any City University of New York (CUNY) or State University of New York (SUNY) college. Learn more here.

9. Support your favorite sports team

With your IDNYC you can take advantage of incredible discounts on Mets, Yankees and New York Liberty tickets.

10. Get free access to The Vessel

On Thursdays starting in March, New Yorkers can visit The Vessel. Tickets will be available online every last Friday of the current month for the following month. With a valid ID, locals can explore the site for free.