Free Things to Do
Free Things to Do picks in New York City.
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The East River Sculpture Park That Nobody Mentions at Dinner
Socrates Sculpture Park sits on a four-acre piece of waterfront in Long Island City — open every day, free, no ticket, no line. The Manhattan skyline is right there. The sculpture program rotates a few times a year. On a Wednesday morning in late April, you might share it with three other people. It's strange how rarely anyone names it at dinner.
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Saturday in Chelsea: Eight Blocks of Free Contemporary Art That Changes Every Month
Between West 18th and West 29th Streets in Chelsea, approximately five hundred galleries occupy converted industrial buildings. The work inside changes every four to six weeks. The admission price does not: it is zero, on every weekday and every Saturday, with no reservation required.
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The New Museum Reopens — And Thursdays Are Free
The New Museum reopens on 21 March 2026 with a doubled footprint and a brand-new OMA-designed building. Every Thursday from 7 to 9pm, admission is pay-what-you-wish. Here is a gallery-hopping schedule, three pieces you shouldn't miss, and a Lower East Side dinner map for the walk out.
