뉴욕시엔 미술관(박물관)만 170여곳에 달한다. 갤러리 수는 700여곳, 극장은 브로드웨이 40곳에 비영리 극장이 380곳이다. 무용단은 330여곳, 오케스트라는 96개, 콘서트홀은 15곳이다. 

뮤지엄을 비롯, 수많은 문화기관이 항상 무료이거나, 무료 시간대를 제공한다. 뉴욕시 문화국(DCLA, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs)가 제공한 문화기관 무료 및 무료 시간대를 보로별로 소개한다.  (2025년 1월 현재) https://www.nyc.gov

Brooklyn

*항상 무료/ 제안 입장료 Always Free or Suggested Admission

• The Agnes Varis Art Center at UrbanGlass | Free Admission
• BRIC House Exhibitions | Free Admission
• 브루클린 뮤지엄 Brooklyn Museum | Suggested Admission (not applicable to ticketed exhibitions; pay-what-you-can tickets must be purchased in person)
• Brooklyn Central Library | Free Admission
• Center for Brooklyn History | Free Admission
• Coney Island History Project | Free Admission
• Five Myles | Free Admission
• Green-Wood Cemetery | Free Admission
• Kentler International Drawing Space | Free Admission
• Lefferts Historic House Museum | Free Admission
• Pioneer Works | Free Admission
• Waterfront Museum | Free Admission
• Weeksville Heritage Center | Free Admission

Venues with Free Hours or Days
Unless otherwise noted, the organizations below offer free admission during hours or days listed.

• 브루클린 식물원 Brooklyn Botanic Garden
  • December - February: Pay-What-You-Wish Winter Weekdays
  • Community Tickets: A portion of each day’s tickets are available free of charge to those who need them.
• 브루클린 어린이 박물관 Brooklyn Children’s Museum | Thursdays after 2:00 PM
• 뉴욕 수족관 @코니아일랜드 New York Aquarium | Wednesdays after 3:00 PM
  • Must be reserved in advance