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| Cheap New York City Broadway Shows New York is famous for theater. Although seeing Broadway shows is expensive, they do not have to drain your wallet. TKTS booths are a great way to get discounted day of show tickets. Tickets are offered at 25%, 35% and 50% off the face value, so you can expect to pay about $50.00 at the most, and that will be for great seats. You can ask the sales people for the cheapest tickets available for the show you want to see. Because there are different tickets available everyday you never know what’s going to be available. There are two locations, one in Times Square and one by South Street Seaport. Get there early for the best selections of both Broadway and Off Broadway shows. Visit the booth at South Street Seaport for shorter lines, the system is computerized so both locations have the same offerings. Another way to get affordable Broadway show tickets is to visit the show box office early in the day. Ask about student rush tickets, also some theaters offer standing room tickets or obstructed view tickets for a considerable discount. You can also ask about ticket raffles. The hilarious musical Avenue Q holds daily raffles for 12 front row seats for only $27.50 each. If you feel lucky it’s worth a shot! Museums New York has a number great museums, many of which offer student discounts on admission. Many of these museums also offer free tours provided by volunteers. You can ask about them while you are purchasing your tickets or sometimes they are listed in the museum foyer. These tours typically last only an hour and are a great way to get a good look at the museum highlights. The docents are very knowledgeable and can answer many of your questions. You will not regret taking advantage of their services. Our Choices: The Met & AMNH The Metropolitan Museum of Art arguably has the best variety and selection works in the city. The museum is huge and you could literally spend you entire day looking at famous art work and artifacts from throughout history. The suggested donation for students is only $10. The American Museum of Natural History is full of fascinating artifacts from throughout time. This museum has many interesting dioramas. Walking through the exhibits of the different habitats of the world is fascinating; the animals are all made from real preserved skins. Also check out the Scales of the Universe exhibit in the Rose Center. Admission with a student ID is only $10.50. Also Notable The Museum of Modern Art is worth a look modern art enthusiasts. There are many works from contemporary artists which will light your imagination. Admission with a student ID is $12. The Guggenheim Museum has a number of great works of art. The building, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright is a piece of art on its own. The design of the building guides the visitor through the museum in a way so that nothing is missed. Admission with a student ID is $15, $18 for adults. --Amanda Chase What's your favorite cheap thing to do in New York City? Let us know here. <<New York Home Our Favorite Itineraries>> |
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