Budget Things to Do in NYC, From 6-Dollar Movies to Free Art

3.7 (1,689)

Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 00:00 (+1)

1170 Coney Island Avenue

Three screens and a lobby of classic arcade games fill this old-school Brooklyn cinema on Coney Island Avenue, a backdrop for The Purple Rose of Cairo and When They See Us. Wednesday seats are 6 dollars, and calling ahead confirms showtimes.

4.5 (2,591)

Wed – Sun, 10:00 – 16:00

15 Pine St

Directly across from the New York Stock Exchange, this free museum marks the site where Washington was inaugurated, which also housed the inaugural Congress, the first Supreme Court and the earliest Executive Branch offices. Hours run Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

4.4 (3,413)

Mon, Thu – Fri, Sun, 12:00 – 18:00; Sat, 10:00 – 18:00

22-25 Jackson Avenue

A former school building in Long Island City holds site-specific installations and temporary projects, one exploring the history of Flushing's immigrant workers. Admission is currently free, the galleries are compact, and the courtyard hosts the Warm Up summer music series.

4.7 (696)

Mon – Tue, Sun, 10:00 – 01:20 (+1); Wed – Thu, 10:00 – 02:20 (+1); Fri – Sat, 10:00 – 04:30 (+1)

1109 1st Ave, New York, NY 10065

Round thin-crust pies, 3.50-dollar slices and hot-honey square pies come off this Upper East Side counter on First Avenue, with heroes, pasta, and vegan and gluten-free options. Paper plates keep it casual, and Friday and Saturday hours run to 4:30 AM.