by Asia Society
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An Upper East Side museum of traditional and contemporary Asian art with free docent tours and cultural celebrations such as Lunar New Year family days. Kids 16 and under are free, and Fridays are free for all.
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| Monday | — |
| Tuesday | 11 AM – 5 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM – 5 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM – 5 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM – 5 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM – 5 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM – 5 PM |
Closed Mondays
Adults $15; kids 16 and under free; free Fridays
Open Tue–Sun. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Ages 5–17.
Adults $15; kids 16 and under free; free Fridays
Sunday: 11 AM–5 PM · Tuesday: 11 AM–5 PM · Wednesday: 11 AM–5 PM · Thursday: 11 AM–5 PM · Friday: 11 AM–5 PM · Saturday: 11 AM–5 PM. Closed Mondays
725 Park Ave, 10021, in the Upper East Side, Manhattan.
Yes. Asia Society Museum is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Tickets are handled by Asia Society: asiasociety.org, or call (212) 288-6400.
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