Free Museum Admission with CUNY ID

With your CUNY ID card, you instantly have free admission to a variety of major New York City museums!
Through the program CUNY Arts, you’ll be able to enter the following locations free of charge: The Frick Collection, Whitney Museum of American Art, El Museo del Barrio, Intrepid Sea, Air, & Space Museum, The Jewish Museum, Museum of the City of New York, Museum of Modern Art.
Let’s take a closer look at a few of these cultural institutions:

1.) The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum – Located at Pier 86 in Manhattan, this museum “showcases the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid, the submarine USS Growler, a Concorde SST, a Lockheed A-12 supersonic reconnaissance plane, and the Space Shuttle Enterprise.” A unique location, and definitely worth a visit!

2.) El Museo del Barrio – Located in upper Manhattan, the focus is on “Latin American and Caribbean art…and works from Puerto Rico and the Puerto Rican community in New York City.” They also have fun  public programming for kids, teens, and other members of the family.
3.) Museum of Modern Art – If you’re seeking a true immersion into the world of modern and contemporary art, this is the place for you. With their two locations – MOMA and MOMA P.S.1 – you’ll have access to the latest exhibitions, films, and more.

4.) Lastly, if you find yourself interested in pursuing a career in the arts, keep your eye on the CUNY Cultural Corps page. This exciting program ” creates opportunities for CUNY students to work in the City’s cultural sector,” and is an excellent way to explore opportunities in many fields.