{"id":1507,"date":"2016-07-29T18:45:59","date_gmt":"2016-07-29T18:45:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.headout.com\/?p=1507"},"modified":"2026-03-24T14:20:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T10:20:52","slug":"free-things-to-do-in-nyc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/free-things-to-do-in-nyc\/","title":{"rendered":"The best free things to do In NYC, from museums to memorials"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home to dozens of iconic sites, including three of the world\u2019s ten most visited tourist attractions, New York City is truly an epicenter of culture and life. However, a visit to the Big Apple can easily put a dent in your bank account. Fortunately, there are plenty of free things to do in NYC! <\/span>Fashion, entertainment, food, media, business, and art create an irresistible pull, attracting people from all over the globe. And we want you to be able to take it all in- without spending a dime! \u00a0From museums and attractions to parks and exhibitions, c<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heck out our epic list of free things to do in NYC.\u00a0<\/span>And in the case that you don\u2019t mind spending a buck or two on some exceptionally memorable NYC experiences, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/categories\/new-york\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Headout<\/a> has the best deals for you. Book directly here and get the biggest bang for your buck.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Free Museums in NYC:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Museum of Modern Art- MoMA<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/shutterstock_371132657.jpg\" alt=\"Free things to do in NYC (MoMA)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" \/>With the opportunity to gaze at Van Gogh\u2019s Starry Night or catch a glimpse of Picasso\u2019s Les Demoiselles d\u2019Avignonthe, it\u2019s no wonder thousands of people flock to the MoMA. The museum contains an impressive 200,000 works of modern and contemporary art by over 18,000 artists.(Take me to the website)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a011 West 53 Street,\u00a0New York, NY 10019 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.in\/maps\/place\/The+Museum+of+Modern+Art\/@40.7614327,-73.9798103,17z\/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x89c258f97e99c413:0x7edf0a3a60e147c6!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c258f97bdb102b:0xea9f8fc0b3ffff55!8m2!3d40.7614327!4d-73.9776216?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Take me to the map<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Public Transport<\/strong><strong>Subway:\u00a0<\/strong>6 to 51st Street- transfer to E or M to 53rd Street and Fifth AvenueB, D, or F to 47-50 Street Rockefeller Center<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bus:\u00a0<\/strong>M1, M2, M3, M4, or M5 to 53rd StreetM50 to 50th Street<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hours<\/strong>:Saturday- Wednesday: 10:30am- 5:30pmThursday: 10:30am- 8:30pmFriday: 10:30am- 8:00pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong><strong>MoMA free Friday!<\/strong>Admission for MoMA is free for all visitors every Friday evening from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.<\/p>\n<p>During other hours:Adults- $25Seniors- $18Students- $14Children- Free<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone Number<\/strong>:\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">212-708-9400<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) Museum<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image007.jpg\" alt=\"Free things to do in NYC (FIT Museum)\" width=\"555\" height=\"416\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At FIT, Fashion Week is every week. The museum houses over 50,000 garments and accessories from the 18th century to the present. Designed to educate on fashion in an entertaining way, FIT is best known for it\u2019s award winning exhibitions, such as: <em>London Fashion<\/em>, <em>The Corset: Fashioning the Body<\/em>, and <em>Madame Gr\u00e8s: The Sphinx of Fashion<\/em>. The culture of fashion is documented and shared with the public via galleries, a photographic studio, workshops, lectures, and panel discussions with scholars, authors, and curators from around the world. A trip to FIT is definitely one of the best free things to do in NYC.(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fitnyc.edu\/museum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Take me to the website<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Seventh Avenue at 27 Street,\u00a0New York City, 10001 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.in\/maps\/place\/The+Museum+at+FIT\/@40.7511064,-74.0163476,13.43z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c259ab452a3ecd:0xfebb12df4562b310!8m2!3d40.7466!4d-73.994193?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Take me to the map<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Public TransportSubway:<\/strong>\u00a01, N, or R to the 28th Street Station,\u00a0A, C, E, F, or M to the 23rd Street Station\u00a0*M only runs on weekdays<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bus:\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M20, M23, or M34<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hours:\u00a0<\/strong>Tuesday- Friday: 12:00pm- 8:00pm,\u00a0Saturday: 10:00am- 5:00pm,\u00a0Sunday &amp; Monday: Closed<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone Number:<\/strong>\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">212-217-4558<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/free-museums-in-nyc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check out more FREE museums in NYC<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Free Attractions in NYC:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong style=\"line-height: 1.8em;\">Rockefeller Center<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Free things to in NYC (Rockefeller Center)\" src=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Rockefeller-Center.jpg\" alt=\"Free things to in NYC (Rockefeller Center)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"749\" \/>At the Rockefeller Center, shows and trips to the observation deck may require you to buy tickets. On the bright side, you can admire the breathtaking architecture without spending a penny! Be sure not to miss the statue of Prometheus overlooking the skating rink, or Atlas holding the world at 630 Fifth Ave.(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rockefellercenter.com\/\">Take me to the Website<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong>45\u00a0Rockefeller Plaza,\u00a0New York, NY 10111 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.in\/maps\/place\/Rockefeller+Center\/@40.7587402,-73.9808623,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c258fecf664df5:0x33d224a0d5dacca2!8m2!3d40.7587402!4d-73.9786736?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Take me to the map<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Public Transport<\/strong><strong>Train:<\/strong>B, D, F, or M to 47-50th Street &amp; Rockefeller Center<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 to 50th Street,\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 to 51st Street<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">N, Q, or R to 49th Street<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bus:\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">From Fifth Avenue (going south) Or Madison Avenue (going north):<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M1, M2, M3, M4 or M5 bus to 50th Street<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">From Broadway:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M7 to Rockefeller Center<\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">From 49th Street:\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M50\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hours:\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monday- Sunday: 7am- Midnight<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone Number:<\/strong>\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">212-332-6868<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Times Square<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/TS.jpg\" alt=\"Free things to do in NYC (Times Square)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/>Any trip to New York is incomplete without a visit to Times Square, the most famous commercial intersection in the world. It lies at the junction of Broadway and Seventh avenue, and is often referred to as the Crossroads of the World. With gigantic flashy billboards, street performers, and dozens of shops, the overwhelming energy is sure to impress you! As far as free things to do in NYC, this one should be your first!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong>:\u00a0Manhattan, NY 10036 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.in\/maps\/place\/Times+Square\/@40.758895,-73.9873197,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c25855c6480299:0x55194ec5a1ae072e!8m2!3d40.758895!4d-73.985131?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Take me to the map<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Subway:<\/strong>\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1, 2, 3, 7, A, E, N, Q, C, or R<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Check out more FREE attractions in NYC<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Free Exhibitions in NYC:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bricartsmedia.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>BRIC House<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/brichouse07-400x350.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"350\" \/><\/p>\n<p>BRIC is the city\u2019s leading center for free, cultural programs in Brooklyn. The institution is dedicated to providing support for artists and media makers. By providing them with a platform to share their work with others, BRIC nurtures individual expression and gives others the opportunity to enjoy and benefit from amazing cultural experiences. From public talks with elite professionals to community yoga sessions and benefit concerts- the BRIC is constantly offering\u00a0free things to do in NYC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:\u00a0<\/strong>647 Fulton Street,\u00a0Brooklyn, NY 11217 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.in\/maps\/place\/BRIC\/@40.6886419,-73.9813185,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c25bb3b0448403:0x2e6c688eeee9843c!8m2!3d40.6886419!4d-73.9791298?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Take me to the map<\/a>)Entrance on Rockwell Place<\/p>\n<p><strong>Public Transport<\/strong><strong>Subway:<\/strong>2, 3, 4, 5 to Nevins StreetB, Q, R to Dekalb AvenueC to Lafayette AvenueG to Fulton Street<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bus:<\/strong>\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B25, B26, B38, B52 to Fulton Street and Ashland Place<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hours:<\/strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Facility\/ Cafe:<\/span>Tue- Sat: 8:00am- 10:00pmMon: 8:00am- 6:00pmSun: 10:00am- 6:00pm<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Gallery:<\/span>Tue- Sat: 10:00am- 6:00pmSun: 12:00pm- 6:00pmMon: Closed<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Media Center:<\/span>Mon- Fri: 8:00am- 10:00pmSat- Sun: 10:00am- 4:00pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bonus:<\/strong>\u00a0Free events\/talks weekly- check website for schedule.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone Number:<\/strong>\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">718-683-5600<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.scandinaviahouse.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/shutterstock_323351771.jpg\" alt=\"Free things to do in NYC (Scandinavia House)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/>The leading center for Nordic culture in the U.S., Scandinavia House offers a wide variety of programs and exhibits to educate visitors on the heritage of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Film series, concerts, lectures, and language courses are just some of the mediums in which information is shared with the public.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:\u00a0<\/strong>58 Park Avenue,\u00a0New York, NY 10016 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.in\/maps\/place\/Scandinavia+House\/@40.749427,-73.9822127,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c25906d62106ed:0xd20d74fe06810442!8m2!3d40.749427!4d-73.980024?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Take me to the map<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Public TransportSubway:<\/strong>S, 4, 5, 6, or 7 to 42nd Street and Grand Central Station6 to 33rd Street<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bus:<\/strong>1, 2, 3, or 4 up Madison Avenue1, 2, 3, or 5 down Fifth Avenue<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hours:<\/strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Gallery:<\/span>Tuesday- Saturday: 12:00pm- 6:00 pmWednesday: 12:00pm- 7:00pm<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The Halldor Laxness Library<\/span>Tuesday- Friday: 12:00pm- 5:00pm<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The Heimbold Family Children\u2019s Playing and Learning Center<\/span>Saturday: 12:00pm- 5:00pm<em>$15\/child<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone Number:<\/strong>\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">212-779-3587<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Check out more FREE exhibitions in NYC<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Free Parks in NYC:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.brooklynbridgepark.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brooklyn Bridge Park<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/BBP.jpg\" alt=\"Free things to do in NYC (Brooklyn Bridge Park)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/>The Brooklyn Bridge Park provides a spellbinding view of the Lower Manhattan skyline. It is famous for its great waterfront views, as it spans 1.3 miles of the East River. The park offers dozens of free things to do in NYC. From basketball and kayaking to dance and aerobics, this park will keep you active. There&#8217;s even a new roller skating rink!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong>334 Furman Street,\u00a0Brooklyn, NY 11201 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.in\/maps\/place\/334+Furman+St,+Brooklyn,+NY+11201,+USA\/@40.6941993,-74.0014507,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c25a46be45dd61:0x51e4a60885674db8!8m2!3d40.6941993!4d-73.999262\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Take me to the map<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Public Transport<\/strong><strong>Subway:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A or C to High Street<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">F to York Street<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 or 3 to Clark Street<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">R to Court Street<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2, 3, 4, or 5 to Borough Hall<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bus:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B25 to Fulton Ferry Landing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B63 to Loop Road on Pier 6<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B61 to Atlantic Ave. &amp; Hicks St.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B67 to Jay St. &amp; York St.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hours:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pier 2, 5, 6, &amp; Volleyball Courts: 6am- 11pm<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">99 Plymouth: 8am- 11pm<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playgrounds are open dawn to dusk<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The remainder of the park is open 6am- 1am<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone Number:<\/strong>\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">718-222-9939<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.centralparknyc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Central Park<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/CP.jpg\" alt=\"Free things to do in NYC (Central Park)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central Park is the most famous NYC park. It is the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. From fishing at the Harlem Meer Pond, to birding, boating, basketball and sunbathing- this park has something for everyone! Offering an array of free things to do in NYC itself, Central Park is a hub for recreational activities. In the winter time, be sure to to indulge in some\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">s<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">le<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dding<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cross-country skiing!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14 East 60th St,\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York, NY 10022 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.in\/maps\/place\/14+E+60th+St,+New+York,+NY+10022,+USA\/@40.7643248,-73.9739251,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c258f0194d8df1:0x1e96b59c57d0e856!8m2!3d40.7643208!4d-73.9717311\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Take me to the map<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Public Transport<\/strong><strong>Subway:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">N, R, or Q to 57th &amp; 7th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 or 3 to 59th and Columbus Circle<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B or C to 110th street, 103rd Street, 96th Street, 86th Street, 81st Street, and 72nd Street along Central Park West<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A, B, C, D, or 1 to 59th Street, Columbus Circle, Broadway, and Central Park West<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bus:\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M10,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0M1, M2, M3, or M4\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hours:\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monday- Sunday:\u00a06:00am- 1:00am<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone Number:<\/strong>\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">212-310-6600<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/free-parks-nyc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check out more FREE parks in NYC<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Free Memorials in NYC:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/feha\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Federal Hall National Memorial<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/fedhall.jpg\" alt=\"Free things to do in NYC (Federal Hall National Memorial)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"661\" \/>Birthplace of the American government, this memorial marks the spot where George Washington took the oath of office as America\u2019s first president. Today, the Federal Hall remains a museum dedicated to showcasing the beginnings of the United States of America. A major highlight for visitors is the opportunity to view the bible George Washington used to swear his oath of office. One of the best free things to do in NYC for all those history buffs out there!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:\u00a0<\/strong>26 Wall Street,\u00a0New York, NY 10005 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.in\/maps\/place\/Federal+Hall\/@40.7073993,-74.0123975,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c25a170305a201:0x700fdb83dd5cdcf2!8m2!3d40.7073993!4d-74.0102088?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Take me to the map<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Public Transport<\/strong><strong>Subway:<\/strong>J or Z to Broad Street2, 3, 4,or 5 to Wall Street1 or R to Rector StreetA or C to Fulton Street<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bus:<\/strong>\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M5 MTA to Rector Street at Trinity Place or Broadway<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hours:<\/strong>Monday &#8211; Friday: 9:00am- 5:00pmSaturday &amp; Sunday: Closed<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone Number:<\/strong>\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">212-825-6990<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/gegr\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>General Grant National Memorial<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/shutterstock_337142648.jpg\" alt=\"Free things to do in NYC (General Grant National Memorial)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" \/>Considered the largest mausoleum in North America, the General Grant Memorial is the final resting place of President Ulysses Simpson Grant and his wife, Julia Grant. Visitors can view Grant\u2019s tomb, take in three large mosaic murals that depict the important scenes from Grant\u2019s military career, admire a series of tile-mosaic benches the surround the mausoleum, and quietly reflect on the significant accomplishments of Grant- including his achievement in ending the American Civil War.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:\u00a0<\/strong>122nd Street and Riverside Drive,\u00a0New York, NY 10027 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.in\/maps\/place\/General+Grant+National+Memorial\/@40.8134045,-73.9652558,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c2f640faa71aa3:0x4f7927f02d4ef82e!8m2!3d40.8134045!4d-73.9630671?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Take me to the map<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Public Transport<\/strong><strong>Subway:<\/strong>1 to 116th Street- Columbia University station on Broadway2 or 3 to 96th Street and transfer to 1<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bus:<\/strong>M11 to Amsterdam Avenue and West 118th StreetM4, M5, or M104 to 122nd Street and Broadway<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hours:<\/strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Visitor Center:<\/span>Wednesday- Sunday: 9:00am- 5:00pm<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Mausoleum:<\/span>Wednesday- Sunday: 10:00am- 11:00pm12:00pm- 1:00pm2:00pm- 3:00pm4:00pm- 5:00pm<\/p>\n<p>Bonus:Free talks are available to the public at the Visitor Center:Wednesday- Sunday at: 11:15am, 1:15pm, and 3:15*Call for availability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone Number:<\/strong>\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">212-666-1640<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>To further explore NYC,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/categories\/new-york\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Headout<\/a> has you covered.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home to dozens of iconic sites, including three of the world\u2019s ten most visited tourist attractions, New York City is truly an epicenter of culture and life. 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