Benefits & More
So you just moved to New York City from another country and you need a simple and easy way to access city services and buildings like libraries and schools. You don’t want to carry your passport in your pocket and risk it getting stolen by pickpockets, so you need an ID NYC Card!
The card is an accessible and secure document that qualifies as proof of identification when interacting with the police or when trying to open a bank account at select financial institutions.
Pretty cool right? But there are actually many other benefits that come with the ID card that many don’t know about.
So here are a few of our favourite reasons why getting an ID NYC card is a great idea:
Free Admission to New York’s Best Museums
The best way to learn about New York City is to experience its many astonishing art museums located in all five boroughs. An ID NYC Card will give you free admission to museums like the Brooklyn Museum, MOMA PS1, Brooklyn Children’s Museum, Museum of the City of New York, Queen’s Museum, and many museums more!
There are also over 10 cultural partners that provide cardholders with access to over 35 cultural institutions around the city.
Discount Admission to Entertainment, Sports, and Music Venues
The ID NYC Card gives you access to a multitude of entertainment venues, sporting center events and film festivals. You can receive complimentary rehearsal passes, half-price tickets and invitations to discussions and workshops at Carnegie Hall, Broadway shows, and movie tickets. You can learn more about the Entertainment Benefits group here: www.memberdeals.com/nycgov
Discounted Citi Bike Membership
Citi Bikes are a quick and convenient way to get around the city. With the ID NYC Card, you can receive up to 15% off an annual membership!
Prescription Drug Discounts
You can register for a BigAppleRx card, which is New York City’s official prescription drug discount card. Bring it to any pharmacy and receive your discount immediately.
Fitness and Health Center Membership Discounts
holding the card can also help you live a healthier, more active lifestyle! You can receive a 10% discount off annual and six-month NYC Parks Recreation Center memberships. You can also receive 15% off memberships at all 22 YMCA centers citywide. You can also receive access to Y Roads young adult centers and New Americans Welcome Centers, which offer adult literacy programs.