September 21, 2006
The truth about the Met's 'suggested' admission
The Metropolitan Museum of Art and several other cultural institutions throughout the city run on an intentionally poorly publicized "suggested donation" policy. At the ticket counter for the Met, for example, what you're likely to focus on is the new $20 adult entry fee, (up from $15 in July.)
NewYorkology put it to the test on Wednesday and across the board got a consistently polite reply: The least you can pay is a penny.
The conversations went along these lines:
"You have a suggested admission policy, right?"
"Yes."
"So can I go in for free?"
"Our computer doesn't let us put in zero. You have to pay at least a penny."
"I'd like to pay one cent."
"OK, would you like your receipt?"
"Yes, please."
That was it. No grimacing or condescending looks. It was the same at the other counters.
In July, NewYorkology updated its list of New York City museums with free hours and suggested donations policies.
September 21, 2006 07:58 AM in Cheap Stuff, Museums, Upper East Side
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