NYC ID Card
The NYC ID Card is a government issued ID card that you can use to gain free entry to NYC museum and other cultural museums. This freely issued government ID card can be used across all 5 boroughs, for residents 10 and up. You can read more about the card, what museums and institutions the card gives you access to, and the steps to obtain an ID card. NYC ID Card Homepage
NYC Arts
The New York City Arts website has an entire page dedicated to which cultural instutions in the NYC Metro Area offers free, discounted, and pay-as-you-wish days. These admissions days are available to NYC residents and non NYC residents. Check out their comprehensive list here: NYC Arts Free Museums and Pay-As-You-Wish Webpage
Culture Pass NYC
Culture Pass NYC is a free service program in which you can gain admission to NYC museums and other cultural institution. To access this program, users must be apart of one to the public library systems in NYC. To sign up for a public library card, you can visit this Libguide available on the Pratt Institute Library Website: NYC Public Libraries To learn more about culture pass, you visit their website here: Culture Pass FAQ