New York Cultural Agenda

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Late-Night Summer Wednesday at the Museum of the City of New York

Wed 29 Jul, 17:00 · Museum of the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Avenue at 103rd Street, New York, NY 10029, New York

Free entry on Wednesdays until 9pm. No residency or membership restriction stated. Note the Museum closes at 5pm on Wednesday 5 August, so late hours do not apply that date.

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via Museum of the City of New York · Checked 25 Jul 2026

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Free Friday Night at the Whitney Museum

Fri 31 Jul, 17:00 · Whitney Museum of American Art, 99 Gansevoort Street, New York, NY 10014, New York

'Admission to the Whitney is free for all visitors every Friday evening from 5–10 pm.' No residency, student or membership restriction. Though admission is free, tickets are required and capacity is limited.

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via Whitney Museum of American Art · Checked 25 Jul 2026

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Free Friday Evening at The Morgan Library & Museum

Fri 31 Jul, 17:00 · The Morgan Library & Museum, 225 Madison Avenue at 36th Street, New York, NY 10016, New York

'You can enjoy free access to our galleries' during Free Friday Evenings, 5–8 pm. No residency or membership restriction. Reservations are required.

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via The Morgan Library & Museum · Checked 25 Jul 2026

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First Saturday: Where Brooklyn Meets the Caribbean

Sat 1 Aug, 17:00 · Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11238, New York

Free, and includes Museum general admission; registration recommended but walk-ins welcome, first come first served. A separate $30 ticket is required for the 'Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses' exhibition only.

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via Brooklyn Museum · Checked 25 Jul 2026

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Free Second Sunday at the Whitney Museum

Sun 9 Aug, 10:30 · Whitney Museum of American Art, 99 Gansevoort Street, New York, NY 10014, New York

Admission is free for all visitors all day on the second Sunday of every month. No residency, student or membership restriction. Tickets are required and capacity is limited.

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via Whitney Museum of American Art · Checked 25 Jul 2026

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Arts Center Open Studios at Governors Island

Sat 22 Aug, 12:00 · The Arts Center of Governors Island, Residency Studios, Governors Island, New York, NY, New York

Free admission, RSVP requested.

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via Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC) · Checked 25 Jul 2026

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