In the ongoing pursuit to better ourselves as human beings, education has always been a key part of the conversation around developing young people into well-rounded and well-informed individuals. It is important to vary the ways in which we consume our information in order to keep us engaged by interacting with materials and ideas first-hand. Why simply discuss the impact of impressionism on the history of art when you can view Van Gogh’s Starry Night at the MoMA? Why simply read Shakespeare when you can watch it performed, as it was meant to be presented? Why limit yourself to textbooks about the history of global conflicts when you can see the direct impact of them in our current politics?
As college students, we have a privilege in extending our education after high school. For those wishing to supplement their education beyond the classroom, affordability plays a huge factor in determining whether or not we have access to such supplemental educational experiences as publications like newspapers and magazines, museums, and performances.
In this list, you will find a list of all museums within the five boroughs of New York City that offer free, pay-what-you-wish, or discounted rates for college students. Please note that in order to receive any discounts at a museum or performance, you must present a valid university ID. You will also find a list of theaters that offer discounted tickets and publications that offer discounted subscriptions to college students. Make the most of your time while on a campus near or in New York City by taking advantage of some of these great deals and discounts!
Museums
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9/11 Memorial & Museum (discounted admission)
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American Folk Art Museum (free admission, discounted membership)
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The Bronx Museum of the Arts (free admission)
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden (discounted admission)
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Brooklyn Museum (discounted admission)
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Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum (discounted admission and membership)
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The Drawing Center (free admission until 1/5/2020)
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El Museo del Barrio (discounted admission)
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The Noguchi Museum (discounted admission)
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Fraunces Tavern Museum (discounted admission)
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The Frick Collection (discounted admission)
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Japan Society (discounted admission)
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The Jewish Museum (discounted admission, also special student membership)
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Merchant’s House Museum (discounted admission)
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art (amount you pay is up to you, applies to all 3 locations)
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The Morgan Library and Museum (discounted admission)
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Museum of Arts and Design (discounted admission)
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Museum of Chinese in America (discounted admission)
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Museum of Jewish Heritage — A Living Memorial to the Holocaust (discounted admission)
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The Museum of Modern Art (discounted admission, UNIQLO Free Fridays from 5:30 to 9:00 pm)
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Museum of Moving Image (discounted admission)
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National Museum of the American Indian (free admission)
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Neue Galerie (discounted admission, free admission the first Friday of each month 5-8 pm)
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New Museum (discounted admission, free if you’re still 18)
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New York Botanical Garden (discounted admission)
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New York City Fire Museum (discounted admission)
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New York Hall of Science (discounted admission)
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Queens Museum (free admission)
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Rubin Museum of Art (discounted admission, free admission Fridays from 6-10 pm, discounted membership program, internships and programs)
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The Skyscraper Museum (discounted admission)
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Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden (discounted admission)
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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (discounted admission, Pay-What-You-Wish Saturdays from 5-8 pm)
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Tenement Museum (discounted admission)
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Whitney Museum of American Arts (discounted admission)
Performances
Publication Subscriptions