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A small free gallery on the third floor of the Arsenal, NYC Parks' headquarters inside Central Park near the zoo. Rotating shows often explore nature, parks and the city, making it an easy art stop during a Central Park outing.
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| Monday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Saturday | — |
| Sunday | — |
Weekdays 9am–5pm; closed municipal holidays
Free admission
Open Mon–Fri. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
All ages.
Free admission
Monday: 9 AM–5 PM · Tuesday: 9 AM–5 PM · Wednesday: 9 AM–5 PM · Thursday: 9 AM–5 PM · Friday: 9 AM–5 PM. Weekdays 9am–5pm; closed municipal holidays
830 5th Ave (at E 64th St), 3rd Floor, 10065, in Central Park, Manhattan.
Yes. Arsenal Gallery is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
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