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American Folk Art Museum
New York, NY
212-265.1040

10% off gift shop purchases with a valid Thirteen Membercard. Home to one of the finest collections of folk art and the work of contemporary self-taught artists from the US and abroad, the American Folk Art Museum presents exhibitions and programs that explore America’s artistic and cultural heritage.

Children’s Museum of Manhattan
New York, NY
212-721-1234

$1 off admission per person up to four people. An innovative learning space for families with children 0-12 encouraging social skills, self-expression and language development through hands-on exhibitions, art, music, storytelling and performances.

China Institute in America
New York, NY
212-744-8181

Complimentary admission to the China Institute Gallery. China Institute advances a deeper understanding of China through programs in education, culture, business and art in the belief that cross-cultural understanding strengthens our global community.

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum
Cold Spring Harbor, NY
631-367-3418

2-for-1 admission. An interactive, hands-on history and science museum for all ages. The museum boasts an exquisite scrimshaw collection as well as New York state’s only fully equipped 19th century whaleboat. Located in the charming waterside community of Cold Spring Harbor, filled with shops and restaurants, the Whaling Museum is a wonderful destination to learn about Long Island’s maritime heritage, whale biology, and nautical culture. Please check the calendar of events for adult, family and children’s programs throughout the year.

Discovery Times Square
New York NY
866.987.9692

15% off tickets to TERRACOTTA WARRIORS: THE EXHIBITION. Members use code PBS13 when ordering tickets. Restrictions apply. 6 FEET TALL. 2,000 YEARS OLD. 1 EMPEROR’S LEGACY. Direct from China, discover the legend behind the authentic terracotta warriors with a fascinating journey back to the days of China’s first emperor – before and after his epic rule. Marvel at the life-size warriors up close and in person, alongside an exclusive collection of over 200 treasures and artifacts from ancient China. This summer only (April 27th – August 26th).

Discovery Times Square (DTS) is New York City’s first large-scale exhibition center presenting visitors with limited-run, educational and immersive experiences while exploring the world’s defining cultures, art, history and events. More than a museum, DTS has featured a renowned line-up of exhibitions including Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, Leonardo Da Vinci’s Workshop, King Tut: The Golden Age of the Pharaohs, Pompeii: The Exhibit, Harry Potter: The Exhibit, CSI: The Experience and Dead Sea Scrolls Life and Faith in Biblical Times. Please check our website for the most up-to-date exhibition schedule.

El Museo del Barrio
New York, NY
212-831-7272

Dos-por-Uno (2-for-1) admission; 10% off La Tienda purchases; 10% off El Café; 10% off Familia membership. El Museo del Barrio, New York’s leading Latino cultural institution welcomes visitors of all backgrounds to discover the artistic and cultural landscape of the Caribbean and Latin America through its wide-ranging collections and exhibitions, complemented by performing arts events, cultural celebrations, and educational programs.

Fraunces Tavern Museum
New York, NY
212-425-1778

2-for-1 admission. Fraunces Tavern Museum, where George Washington said farewell to his officers at the close of the America Revolution, emphasizes the history of the tavern and lower Manhattan during the Revolutionary War period.

Gomez Mill House
Marlboro, NY
845-236-3126

$5 admission with a valid Thirteen Membercard; 20% off gift shop purchases of $25 or more. Museum and Historic Site. Oldest standing Jewish dwelling in North America; built in 1714 by Luis Gomez; home to Revolutionary Patriots; gentleman farmers; artisan/paper historian Dard Hunter; and social activists (visit website for details).

Historic Richmond Town
Staten Island, NY
718-351-1611

2-for-1 regular village admission; $3 discount for each show in our Tavern Concert series (January 8th through April 23rd; two shows every Saturday evening); a 1-year complimentary Family Membership to Historic Richmond Town. (New members only. Must call 718-351-1611, ext. 236 to receive benefit.) Historic Richmond Town is New York City’s living history village and museum complex. Visitors are encouraged to explore the American experience from the 17th century until today as they walk through one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods and interact with its many historical interpreters.

Hudson River Museum
Yonkers, NY
914-963-4550

2-for-1 admission. Westchester’s largest museum. Changing art exhibitions, permanent Red Grooms installation, restored Victorian Hudson River home, weekend planetarium shows and a gallery devoted to the study of the Hudson River.

International Center of Photography
New York, NY
212-857-0000

2-for-1 admission. ICP is the premier museum and school devoted exclusively to photography – past, present and future. Changing exhibitions explore the entire spectrum of image-making both historical and contemporary, revealing the power and diversity of the medium from documentary photography to digital imaging. Over 6,000 students from around the world study at ICP throughout the year, taking advantage of its continuing education classes, certificate and degree programs, state-of-the-art facilities, lectures, and symposia. There is a museum store, a library open to the public, and a café.

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
New York, NY
877-957-SHIP

15% OFF General Admission for up to four (4) people. Expires 12/31/12. Use Code Thirteen-2012. Good for up to four (4) Adult, Youth or Child General Admissions only. Member card must be presented to receive the discount. Not valid toward Group Packages, Memberships or All Access Pass. May not be combined with any other offers. Discover history, heroism and hands-on fun at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Complex, a unique journey through spectacular interactive exhibits and virtual, multi-sensory technology. Conveniently located at Pier 86 in midtown west, the complex boasts 30 restored aircraft, former USS Growler submarine and the British Airways Concorde.

Katonah Museum of Art
Katonah, NY
914-232-9555

$1 off admission per member. A non-collecting institution dedicated to the visual arts as a vital force for life-long learning. The diverse exhibition schedule transcends categories, highlighting artistic disciplines, cultures and historical periods. Amongst a stand of magnificent Norwegian spruce trees, the Sculpture Garden provides refuge and visual pleasure. The Katonah Museum also offers outdoor concerts, “artful” parties, international travels and trips to other museums and private collections.

Long Island Children’s Museum
Garden City, NY
516-224-5800

$2 off admission up to four people. Offer cannot be combined; not valid during school breaks or holidays. The Children’s Museum’s 40,000 square-feet offer families ample opportunities to play…and learn together. Interdisciplinary workshops, coupled with family-focused performances provide visitors with new experiences each time they visit.

Long Island Museum of American Art, History & Carriages
Stonybrook, NY
631-751-0066

One complimentary admission with the purchase of one regular priced admission of equal or greater value. Two exhibition buildings featuring permanent and revolving exhibits on American art and history, plus the largest collection of horse-drawn vehicles in the U.S.

Lower East Side Tenement Museum
New York, NY
212-431-0233

10% off Museum admission. Two-for-one tickets to area walking tours. Not valid for advance ticket sales. 10% gift shop discount. Presents the history of urban immigrant life on New York City’s Lower East Side through guided tours of a partially restored 1863 tenement, area walking tours, film presentations, and evening Tenement Talks.

Madame Tussauds New York
Madame Tussauds New York
New York, NY 800-246-8872

Contributors save $5 on the All Access Pass! Present your THIRTEEN Membercard and mention code “33″. Cannot be combined with any other offer or advanced ticket purchases. Meet over 200 wax celebrities in 85,000 square feet of entertainment in Times Square. From Marilyn to Madonna to Gaga, there is a star for every generation. Who do YOU want to meet??

Museum of Chinese In America
New York, NY
212-619-4785

2-for-1 Admission. The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) is dedicated to preserving and presenting the history, culture, and diverse experiences of people of Chinese descent in the United States through innovative exhibitions, and educational and cultural programs.

Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust
New York, NY
646-437-4202

$2 off admission; 15% off Pickman Museum Shop.The Museum presents 20th and 21st century Jewish history utilizing personal objects and individual stories. Award-winning special exhibitions, dynamic programs, and Andy Goldsworthy’s Garden of Stones complete your visit.

Museum of the American Gangster
New York, NY
212.228.5736

$2.50 off the $15 price of admission with a valid THIRTEEN Membercard. Located above the historic Theatre 80, a former prohibition-era speakeasy, The Museum of the American Gangster traces the history of organized crime in the U.S., from 1768 to the dawn of the 21st century, as a struggle between American moral certainty and liberty.

Museum of the City of New York
New York, NY
212-534-1672

20% discount for entry to the museum ($8 per ticket), $2 off the price of regular admission of $10, in addition to a 10% gift shop discount.
The Museum of the City of New York embraces the past, present, and future of New York City and celebrates the city’s cultural diversity.

Nassau County Museum of Art
Roslyn Harbor, NY
516-484-9337

2-for-1 admission; 10% gift shop and bookstore discount. Fine arts museum with rotating exhibitions in historic Gold Coast mansion, 145-acre property with Sculpture Park, MiniArtMuseum for Children, walking trails, Formal Gardens, pinetum and rare specimen trees.

Neuberger Museum of Art
Purchase College, SUNY, Purchase, NY
914-251-6100

2-for-1 admission; 10% off first-time Family/Dual Membership; 10% gift shop discount on purchases over $10. Presents 20th-century American and European art, African art, changing work by contemporary artists, and related programming and events.

New Museum of Contemporary Art
New York, NY
212-219-1222

10% discount on New Museum publications at the New Museum store.The New Museum of Contemporary Art is the premier contemporary art museum in New York City. The Museum recently opened a new, state-of-the-art facility on the Bowery.

New York Historical Society
New York, NY
212-873-3400

2-for-1 Admission plus 10% discount in the Museum Store. Through fall 2011, please call 212-485-9264 for an appointment to visit our Luce Center collections. As of November 11, 2011 the New-York Historical Society’s building-wide renovation will be complete, featuring extraordinary works of art, historic objects and documents in our newly enhanced main floor; a visitor orientation film in our state-of-the-art theater; a new Children’s History Museum and Library on our lower level and a museum restaurant. As New York’s first museum, the New-York Historical Society strives to “make history matter” for visitors of all ages.

Queens Museum of Art
Queens, NY
718-592-9700

Free admission. 20% off gift shop purchases of $25 or more. The museum features exhibitions of contemporary art often related to local culture and history. On permanent display is the Panorama of the City of New York, the world’s largest architectural scale model.

Rubin Museum of Art
New York, NY
212-620-5000

$2 off admission. Housing one of the world’s most important collections of Himalayan art, the Rubin Museum of Art exhibits paintings, textiles, and sculptures, and offers a variety of programs for visitors of all ages.

Seaport Museum New York
New York, NY
212-748-8786

$2.00 off general admission; 10% off Bowne & Co., Stationers and Museum Gift Shop. Sails & excursions not included. The museum is part of an 11 block historic district. The museum consists of galleries, historic ships and a 19th century print shop.

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
New York, NY
212-423-3500

$2 off admission. Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece of modern architecture is home to one of the world’s finest collections of modern and contemporary art, plus intriguing special exhibitions.

Staten Island Children’s Museum
Staten Island, NY
718-273-2060

50% off admission. This hands-on museum, on the grounds of an 80-acre cultural center, encourages a child’s natural curiosity. Exciting exhibits and workshops are based on themes in the arts, humanities, and sciences.

The Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Brooklyn, NY
718-735-4400

$1 off admission. Brooklyn Children’s Museum provides hands-on learning adventures in science, the arts and world cultures through innovative exhibitions, interactive programs and multicultural performances for families.

The Frick Collection
New York, NY
212-288-0700

$1 off admission on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Experience gilded age New York at this celebrated Fifth Avenue mansion, which houses one of the most important private collections of Western fine and decorative arts in the world. Bellini, El Greco, Gainsborough, Rembrandt, Renoir, Titian, Turner, Valazquez, Vermeer, Whistler and many others as well as French Royal Furniture, porcelain, sculpture.

The Heckscher Museum of Art
Huntington, NY
631-351-3250

2-for-1 admission. 10% discount on first-time membership. Recognized by The New York Times as “one of the primary small museums in the country.” The Permanent Collection and special exhibitions feature paintings, works on paper, sculpture and photography from the 16th century to present.

The Hispanic Society of America
New York, NY
212-926-2234

Free Admission. 10% discount on all The Hispanic Society publications and merchandise. Founded in 1904 by Archer M. Huntington, this museum and library is dedicated to the culture of the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America. The collection spans four millennia, including decorative arts, sculpture, 200,000 manuscripts, 250,000 research books, and paintings by El Greco, Velazquez and Goya.

The Jewish Museum
New York, NY
212-423-3200

50% off admission. Widely admired for its exhibitions and collections that inspire people of all backgrounds, the Museum explores the intersection of art and Jewish culture from ancient to modern times.

 
The Museum at Bethel Woods
Bethel, NY
866-781-2922 (Museum Information)

$2.00 discount off regular museum admission for the 2012 season; not to be combined with any other offer; available at our box office only when guests show their WNET membership card; 8 ticket limit per visit. The Museum at Bethel Woods, located at the site of the 1969 Woodstock festival in Bethel, NY tells the story of the Sixties and the Woodstock festival in an immersive multimedia exhibit featuring the sights, sounds and culture of the decade. Visit www.BethelWoodsCenter.org for information.

The New York City Police Museum
New York, NY
212-480-3100

50% discount on Adult $8 admission; 10% discount at the gift shop; $5 off a family membership of $80; members will receive a 20% discount on one’s first visit to the gift shop. The NYC Police Museum has preserved the rich history of the NYPD. The museum honors all men and women who have served in the most prestigious police department in the world, and the special place they occupy in NYC history.

The Noguchi Museum
Long Island City, NY
718-204-7088

2-for-1 regular admission Created by Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988), The Noguchi Museum opened in 1985, presenting a comprehensive collection of the artist’s works in stone , metal, wood and clay, as well as models for public projects and gardens, dance sets and Akari Light Sculptures. The Museum is housed in thirteen galleries within a converted factory building and encircles a garden containing major granite and basalt sculptures.

The Studio Museum in Harlem
New York, NY
212-864-4500

2-for-1 admission; 10% off Museum Store purchases. The Studio Museum in Harlem is the nexus for black artists locally, nationally, and internationally and work that has been inspired and influenced by black culture. It is a site for the dynamic exchange of ideas about art and society and active audience engagement.

Whitney Museum of American Art
New York, NY
212-570-3600

$2 off admission. The leading advocate of 20th and 21st century American art. An essential forum for artists since its founding in 1930, the Whitney continues to exhibit the most promising and influential American artists.

New Jersey
Liberty Hall Museum
Union, NJ
908-527-0400

2-for-1 adult admission. Built in 1772 by William Livingston, the first elected governor of New Jersey, this 23-acre estate with a fifty room fully furnished mansion was lived in by seven generations of the Livingston/Kean family until 1995. Open year-round with monthly special events, many geared for children and their families, the museum traces two hundred years of American history. Enjoy afternoon tea each Wednesday.

Morris Museum
Morristown, NJ
973-971-3700

2-for-1 admission; $3 off general public ticket price to The Bickford Theatre; 10% gift shop discount on purchases over $10. One of New Jersey’s foremost museums featuring performances and exhibitions in the arts, sciences, and humanities.

New Jersey State Museum
Trenton, NJ
609-292-6464

Free admission; $5 off new memberships; 10% off gift shop purchases. $1 off Planetarium tickets (up to four per visit). From fossils to fine art, Native American tools to fine silver, quilts to comets, prehistoric to the future — a galaxy of experiences for the entire family.

New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial and Vietnam Era Museum & Educational Center
Holmdel, NJ
732-335-0033

Free admission for up to four people per visit; 10% gift shop discount on purchases over $5; 10% discount on special events. Timeline, oral history theater and resource center, help visitors understand the events that took place at home and abroad during this tumultuous time in history.

Newark Museum
Newark, NJ
973-596-6550

2-for-1 admission; 10% off gift shop purchases. Founded in 1909 by John Cotton Dana, the Newark Museum is the largest museum in New Jersey. The Museum celebrates its centennial in 2009/10 with a year-long schedule of enlightening art exhibitions, world class collections of arts and natural science, planetarium shows and special events.

The Montclair Art Museum
Montclair, NJ
973-746-5555

Half-price regular admission. Not valid for Park Bench admission. 10% store discount. Renowned for a fine collection of American and Native American art and artifacts.

The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms
Morris Plains, NJ
973-540-0311

50% off general admission; 10% off in gift shop. This National Historic Landmark is the 30 acre park-like country estate of designer Gustav Stickley. A massive log house, which was the Stickley family home, is one of the most significant buildings of the Arts and Crafts Movement. Open year-round as a historic house museum.

Connecticut
Bush-Holley Historic Site
Cos Cob, CT
203-869-6899

2-for-1 admission; 10% gift shop discount. Located on historic Cos Cob Harbor, the site features circa 1730 National Historic Landmark Bush-Holley House, home of Connecticut’s first American Impressionist art colony. Guided tours feature historic interiors and an American impressionist art collection. The Storehouse Gallery presents rotating history and art exhibitions incorporating materials from the Greenwich Historical Society’s collection.

The Bruce Museum
Greenwich, CT
203-869-0376

2-for-1 admission; 10% off first-time Family Membership; 10% gift shop discount on purchases over $10. This jewel of a museum presents 12 changing exhibitions annually exploring diverse art, cultures and natural science topics. Permanent galleries offer world-class minerals and environmental displays.

The Discovery Museum
Bridgeport, CT
203-372-3521

$3 off adult admission. The museum educates, excites and engages visitors in the exploration of science, technology and ideas through interactive experiences that promote new insights.

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