Looking for FREE museums and museum days in Westchester and the Hudson Valley? Check out our exhaustive list below!

Westchester and the Hudson Valley are rife with enrichment opportunities, and some of the best places for these experiences take place in our area museums. While frequent visits can get costly, many of the museums on this list are FREE or have FREE days or times. Our vetted picks range from free art museums to nature centers and even include a free marine education center that features live fish exhibits and touch tanks.

Some programs still require registration, so we suggest you check with the museum before you head out. And, as a reminder: In addition to the days and times listed here, many libraries offer a number of FREE museum passes as well. 

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When bad weather strikes, no one feels it more than a parent whose kids have gone stir crazy. They're torturing siblings, and the house is reaching its boiling point.

Have no fear: This hand-picked list of free play spaces and indoor playgrounds will keep your kids happily occupied, and it includes some of my family's top favorites. Jones Beach Energy and Nature Center, I'm looking at you. 

So there's no need to stay home just because cold weather is upon us. From malls to bookstores and libraries, there is plenty of free fun to be had on Long Island for kids. Enjoy these unique play destinations, but remember that most venues require that a parent/adult be present to supervise children.

For more indoor fun, don't forget to check out our guide to rainy-day activities on Long Island, and discover all the free events and activities near you in our guide to Free Things to Do With Kids on Long Island.

One thing I truly love about the Garden State is that you don't need to break the bank to have a great day out in New Jersey. NJ is home to fantastic FREE museums that my family loves, and that spark interest in art, history, animals, geology, and more.

Read on for museums to enjoy for FREE with kids. And be sure to check out our guide to the best NJ museums for families. 

When it comes to saving money on culture, there are tons of free museum days and free admission hours offered at a wide variety of New York City's top museums, zoos, gardens, and cultural institutions. Many of these local cultural hubs offer free admission on certain nights, days, or hours at least once a month—a city perk no busy, cash-strapped parent should miss!

It can be hard to keep track of when and where these free museum days in NYC are available, so we've compiled an exhaustive list of free admission days at our favorite NYC cultural spots from the Bronx Zoo to the Brooklyn Children's Museum and every free museum in between.

As always, you can visit our Family Activity Calendar for more budget-friendly kid activities every day or visit our NYC Kids Guide to Museums, Galleries, and Exhibits for the latest kid-friendly exhibitions. Also, don't forget to put your library card to work for free admission at many of these same places any day.

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Free museums and free museum days abound at Philly's finest institutions. Browse our list of all the times museums in Philadelphia are free. 

Making a museum visit a part of your family's routine is easier than you think! Philadelphia and its suburbs are chock-full of amazing institutions and lots of free museums. Whether your little ones are interested in art, science, or history, there's something here sure to ignite young imaginations without stretching the wallet too thin. Get ready for some incredible fun at no cost.

Take note that this list features museums that are always free, or offer regularly-scheduled free or what-what-you-wish days. Other museums in the area often offer free entry on national holidays or as part of special events. Keep an eye on our events calendar to see when museums are offering free museum days throughout the year. 

For more free fun, browse our Free Things To Do with Philly Kids Guide, featuring our favorite free indoor playspaces and more. Don't miss our Guide to Philly Museums for Kids, filled with reviews and roundups of the city's amazing museum scene.

Mohonk Mountain House in New York’s Hudson Valley feels like stepping into a real-life fairy tale—one with hiking trails, crackling fireplaces, and activities for every generation. This historic Victorian castle resort sits high above Lake Mohonk and is surrounded by more than 40,000 acres of protected forest, offering families a rare mix of outdoor adventure, cozy relaxation, and thoughtful programming for kids, parents, grandparents, and everyone in between.

Whether visiting for the day or staying overnight, Mohonk Mountain House provides a fully immersive experience that makes it easy to unplug and reconnect. Read on for highlights of what families can expect at Mohonk Mountain House, and tips for planning a multigenerational getaway. For more activities around Mohonk Mountain House, check out our list of 50 things to do with kids in the Hudson Valley.

Between tuition, room and board, textbooks, school supplies, and more, being a college student is expensive. And all those hours spent going to class, hitting the books, and doing extracurricular activities don't exactly leave much time for earning money.

But that doesn't necessarily mean your college kid has to live on ramen noodles and wear their high school wardrobe. There are tons of stores, restaurants, technology companies, entertainment venues, subscription services, and other businesses that offer student discounts and free stuff for college students. Many of these deals are available online through student discount apps, while others are offered in person with a student ID.

Here are 70 of the best college student deals, student perks, and free resources for college students to help your kiddo save money and still enjoy life. Our list of free stuff for kids and teens in the mail can help college kids get even more freebies. Be sure to also check out our Guide to Free Activities, Events, Classes, and Camps.