Compiled by Allison Blum AMERICAN FOLK ART MUSEUM Inside this bronze-paneled, light-suffused structure, a permanent collection of over 4,000 works pays homage to everyday, non-traditional

art: a barn made of bottle caps, miniature animals fashioned from tin cans, and a rug made out of plastic Wonder Bread bags. THE USUAL: $9 adults; $7 students and seniors. THE DEAL: On

Fridays from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, admission is free • _45 W. 53rd St.; 212-977-7170; folkartmuseum.org_ ASIA SOCIETY AND MUSEUM This non-profit organization explores Asia’s culture through art

exhibitions, film screenings, and seminars. THE USUAL: $10 adults; $7 seniors; $5 students THE DEAL: Free on Fridays from 6pm to 9pm, not including Fridays from 4th of July to Labor Day •

late and offers free admission along with musical performances. • _200 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn;718-638-5000; brooklynmuseum.org_ BRONX MUSEUM OF THE ARTS This contemporary museum emphasizes

Latino, African-American, and Asian artists from the Bronx. THE USUAL: Suggested Donation of $5 adults; $3 students and seniors THE DEAL: Free admission on Wednesdays.• _1040 Grand Concourse

at 165th St., Bronx; 718-681-600; bronxmuseum.org_ CHELSEA ART MUSEUM This three-story, red-brick building houses post-war European abstract paintings. THE USUAL: $6 adults; $3 students and

seniors THE DEAL: $3 for all on Thursdays from 6pm to 8pm • _556 W. 22nd St. at Eleventh Ave.; 212-255-0719; chelseaartmuseum.org_ DAHESH MUSEUM OF ART The Dahesh is the only American

institution devoted exclusively to the works of academically-trained, often little-known European artists. THE USUAL: $9 adults; $4 students and seniors THE DEAL: From 6pm to 9pm on the

first Thursday of every month, admission is free.• _580 Madison Ave; 212-759-0606; daheshmuseum.org_ GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM Inside its famous its spiral-shaped exterior, the Guggenheim holds a

collection of 19th- and 20th-century superstars like Picasso, Kandinsky, and Van Gogh. THE USUAL: $15 adult; $10 students and seniors THE DEAL: On Fridays from 6pm to 8pm, pay what you wish.

• _1071 Fifth Ave. at 89th St.; 212-423-3500; guggenheim.com_ FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM Explore the ever-changing world of fashion at FIT’s chic museum, which has been known to

inspire designers and fashion industry professionals as well as students and faculty. THE USUAL: Free admission THE DEAL: That’s right, free admission—all the time. • _Seventh Ave. at 27th

St., Building E; 212-217-5970; fitnyc.edu_ INTERNATIONAL CENTER OF PHOTOGRAPHY Gritty contemporary photographs are the focus of the ICP’s rotating collection, containing over 100,000 images.

THE USUAL: $10 adults; $7 students and seniors. THE DEAL: Admission is “voluntary contribution” on Fridays from 5pm to 8pm • _1133 Ave. of the Americas at 43rd St; 212-857-0000; icp.org_

THE JEWISH MUSEUM A comprehensive look at Jewish culture and identity through artwork and artifacts spanning 4,000 years. THE USUAL: $10 adults, $7.50 students and seniors THE DEAL: On

Thursdays from 5pm to 9pm, pay what you wish. • _1109 Fifth Ave. at 92nd St.; 212-423-3200; thejewishmuseum.org_ MUSEUM OF MODERN ART The newly re-designed MoMA is the place for Modern art.

THE USUAL: $20 adults; $16 seniors; $12 students THE DEAL: “Target Free Friday Nights”—free admission from 4pm to 8pm. • _11 W. 53rd St; 212-708-9400; moma.org _ WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN

ART Offering a bold selection of 20th Century art, the Whitney has displayed works from Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock, and Georgia O’Keefe. THE USUAL: $12 adults, $9.50 students and seniors

THE DEAL: On Fridays from 6pm to 9pm, pay what you wish. • _945 Madison Ave. at 75th St; 1-800-WHITNEY; whitney.org_ SUGGESTED ADMISSION THE FOLLOWING MUSEUMS DON’T CHARGE ADMISSION

PER-SE—YOU (AND YOUR CONSCIENCE) DECIDE. AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Learn about dinosaurs, fossils, and the history of the universe at the largest natural history museum in the

world. SUGGESTED: $13 adults; $10 students and seniors • _Central Park W. at 79th St.; 212-769-5100; amnh.org_ EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO Closely tied to the city’s Puerto Rican community, El Museo

del Barrio is committed to showcasing a wide array of Latino and Caribbean art. SUGGESTED: $6 adults; $4 students and seniors; seniors admitted free on Thursdays. • _1230 Fifth Ave. at

104th St.; 212-831-7272; elmuseo.org_ MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK All things New York are on display at this fascinating museum, from antique toys and intricate dollhouses and from

colonial fire fighting equipment to a history of Broadway theater productions. SUGGESTED: $7 ADULTS; $5 STUDENTS AND SENIORS • _1220 Fifth Ave. at 103rd St.; 212-534-1672; mcny.org_

METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART The world-famous, massive collection covers Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, Abstract Expressionist paintings and everything in between. The collection stretches over

two million square feet, so come prepared to walk. SUGGESTED: $15 adults; $10 seniors; $7 students • _1000 Fifth Ave. at 82nd St.; 212-535-7710; metmuseum.org_ P.S. 1 CONTEMPORARY ART

CENTER This cutting-edge Queens museum—an affiliate of MoMA—represents contemporary and up-and-coming artists in various media, with a special focus on installations. SUGGESTED: $5 adults,

$2 students and seniors. • _22-25 Jackson Ave at 46th Ave, Queens; 718.784.2084; ps1.org_ STUDIO MUSEUM IN HARLEM Exhibiting both historical and contemporary works, Harlem’s premier museum

celebrates the diversity of African-American, Caribbean, and traditional African art. SUGGESTED: $7 adults; $3 students and seniors • _144 W. 125th St. 212-864-4500; studiomuseum.org_