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Free one-year cultural memberships with IDNYC

Year-round

Participating NYC museums and cultural institutionsNew York

IDNYC, the city's free ID card for New Yorkers 10 and up, unlocks a free one-year membership at about 29 participating institutions, including the Met, MoMA, AMNH, the Bronx Zoo, Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall and BAM. Membership perks vary by institution.

Verified Oct 27 · nyc.gov

Catches:

  • NYC residents 10+ with an IDNYC card (free; apply with ID and proof of NYC residency, usually by appointment)
  • Not eligible at an institution where you were a member in the last five years
  • Some institutions set their own limits (e.g. the Met: 18+)
How to get it (official page) (opens in a new tab)

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