New York, with room to breathe
Three free places to spend time, from a SoHo art room to the Brooklyn waterfront. Pick one and let the day grow from there.
Culture New York
A neighbourhood-scale zoo offers animal exhibits, education and seasonal family events on Staten Island.
The visitor guide directs arrivals to the Clove Road entrance and lists transport from the ferry. General admission and separately ticketed seasonal events have different rules. Wednesday afternoon free-entry conditions should be checked on the current visitor page before relying on them.
Practical details last checked 23 Sept 2026
614 Broadway, Staten Island, NY 10310, New York
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614 Broadway, Staten Island, NY 10310
Open location in Maps (opens in a new tab)Three free places to spend time, from a SoHo art room to the Brooklyn waterfront. Pick one and let the day grow from there.
Modern and contemporary art in Midtown. Choose a few galleries to linger in, then leave room for the sculpture garden.
A free park, a free gallery and a museum’s free evening are different kinds of plans. Here is how to make the distinction useful.
Start with art at the Whitney, take the High Line at your own pace, and keep a Village pizza stop in reserve.