It is entirely possible to have a lot of fun in Manhattan and spend only one penny (not counting transportation costs). The Metropolitan Museum of Art has only a suggested donation for entry. You can pay them as much, or as little, as you like, and they DO accept pennies.
The museum has large collections of ancient Near-Eastern art, arms and armor, greek and roman art, medieval art, musical instruments, and much more. There are three floors to explore, and it's nearly impossible to see the whole museum in one day. There is also a beautiful garden with several fountains, which is the perfect place to rest and relax for a while. There are no less than five restaurants within the museum. Those, unfortunately, are not quite as cheap as the museum entry.
The museum's address is 1000 Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street. To get to the museum, take the LIRR from Nassau Boulevard to Flatbush Avenue, transfer to the 4,5, or 6 train to 86th Street, and walk three blocks west to Fifth Avenue. The Met is open Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, from 9:30am to 5:30pm. On Fridays and Saturdays, it's open from 9:30am to 9:00pm. The museum is closed on Mondays. For more information, visit www.metmuseum.org.
More Free Events (only a train ride away):
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November 5, 2003 - Free Bronx Culture Trolley
The Bronx Council on the Arts | Hostos Art Gallery/450 Grand Concourse at 149th Street in the Bronx | 718-931-9500, ext. 33.
November 6, 2003 - Cultural Tourism Initiative Workshop
Arts & Business Council Inc. | National Black Theatre, 2031 Fifth Avenue and 125th Street | 212-279-5910- Great networking event. Workshops are free of charge 9am-1pm. www.artsandbusiness.org
November 8, 2003 - Arte da Mangiare-Art to Eat
New York Hall of Science | 47-01 111th Street, Queens | 718-699-0005- RSVP 347-351-1523 2-4pm.
November 8, 2003 - Union Square Walking Tour
Union Square BID/LDC | Union Square Park | 212-460-1204- Free Union Square neighborhood walking tour. Every Saturday at 2pm
November 8 and 9, 2003 - American Ballet Theatre "Family Friendly Matinee"
City Center | West 55th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues | 212-581-1212 or toll-free 877-581-1212- American Ballet Theatre Family Friendly Matinee Program performance: George Balanchine's "Theme and Variations," Christian Spuck's "Le Grand Pas de Deux" (Company Premiere), a Pas de Deux TBA, Jerome Robbins' "Fancy Free", and Agnes de Mille's "Three Virgins and a Devil." Curtain time: 2pm. Ticket prices: $70, $65, $50, $35, $30.
November 9, 2003 - Explore the Rhythms/Story of West African Dance
Schermerhorn Row at South Street Seaport Museum | 12 Fulton Street | 212-748-8735- Admission is free ($3 suggested donation). For more information contact publicprograms@southstseaport.org or 212-748-8735.
November 11, 2003 - Organ Concert
Central Synagogue | Lexington Ave & 55th Street | 212-838-5122- Free lunchtime organ concert 12:30-1pm by Terry Flanigan, distinguished organist of Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church.
November 12, 2003 - Explore the history of African identity formation
Schermerhorn Row at South Street Seaport Museum | 12 Fulton Street | 212-748-8735- Wine and refreshments. Admission is free ($3 suggested donation).
November 14, 2003 - Carnegie Hall Neighborhood Concert Series: NAM
Schermerhorn Row at South Street Seaport Museum | 12 Fulton Street | 212-748-8735- Admission is free. For more information contact publicprograms@southstseaport.org or 212-748-8735.
