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1. The Museum of Modern Art ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Central Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Federal Hall, Manhattan

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4. The Federal Bank of New York's Gold Vault

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5. The New York Earth Room

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6. Grand Central Terminal

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7. General Grant National Memorial

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8. Hamilton Grange National Memorial

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9. The Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art

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10. The Museum at FIT

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11. The National Museum of the American Indian

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12. The African Burial Ground National Monument

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13. Eldridge Street Synagogue Museum

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14. The Morgan Library and Museum

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15. The American Folk Art Museum

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16. The Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

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17. The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts

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18. The New York Transit Museum

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19. The Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument

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20. Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site

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21. The Irish Hunger Memorial

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Many of Manhattan's most world-renowned attractions are accessible for free, including the sprawling urban oasis Central Park, which offers four seasons of outdoor fun for visitors of all ages.
  • Renowned museums such as the Museum of Modern Art can be explored for free during select times.

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