Apply for a Free NYC ID before it's too late!

Interested in free museum, zoo memberships and entertainment discounts?! Well you only have a couple of weeks before it's too late to apply for the Free NYC ID. 

The ID is free for all NYC residents (14 years or older), regardless of immigration status and past or present involvement with the criminal justice system through December 31, 2015. The ID card is valid for five years from the date of approval. 

NYC residents can still apply for the ID after December 31, 2015- the one year introductory period. 

To apply, you first need to prove your identity and that you're a NYC Resident. If you have a valid NY driver's license than that is all the documentation you need. If you do not have a NY driver's license, there is a point system that will help you determine the required documents. Three points of proof of identity, and one point of proof of residency are required. For a full list of accepted proof of identity and proof of residency, click here. 

Secondly, you will need to fill out an application which is available in 25 languages. Applications can be downloaded here; applications are also available at the enrollment centers. 

Finally you will need to make an appointment at an enrollment center, the appointments will last approximately 20 mins.  There are 29 enrollment centers across all 5 boroughs, and you can visit any one near you. 

Bronx

Bronx Business Center - DOF
3030 Third Avenue, 2nd Floor
Bronx, NY 10455
(at E 156th St and Third Ave)
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Bronx Library Center - NYPL
310 East Kingsbridge Road
Bronx, NY 10458
(at Kingsbridge and Briggs)
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 9:00am - 9:00pm
Sun: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Closing at 5:00pm Wednesday, November 25th, 2015

Lincoln Hospital
234 East 149th Street, 2nd Fl (entrance on Morris Ave)
Bronx, NY 10451
(at E 149th St and Morris Ave)
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Sat, Sun: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Bronx Benefits!

Bronx County Historical Society

www.bronxhistoricalsociety.org
The Bronx County Historical Society was founded in 1955 to preserve the heritage of this thriving community. The Society administers the colonial era Valentine-Varian House, The Bronx County Archives, and Poe Cottage, the final home of America's great 19th century poet and author, Edgar Allan Poe.Educational programs allow people of all ages to explore firsthand the history of the borough by becoming active participants in the discovery and preservation of the past and present.

Bronx County Historical Society History Buff Membership:

  • Free admission to the Museum of Bronx History at the Valentine Varian Historic House and Edgar Allan Poe Cottage at Poe Park for one year for a family of four
  • Subscription to The Bronx Historian Newsletter for one year
  • Subscription to The Bronx County Historical Society Journal
  • Free admission to special member exhibition preview events
  • Advance notice of new publications

Bronx Museum of the Arts

www.bronxmuseum.org
The Bronx Museum of the Arts is an internationally recognized cultural destination that presents innovative contemporary art exhibitions and education programs and is committed to promoting cross-cultural dialogues for diverse audiences. Since its founding in 1971, the Museum has played a vital role in the Bronx. The Bronx Museum Permanent Collection is composed of over 1,000 artworks encompassing all media. including major pieces by artists of historical significance, including Vito Acconci, Alvin Baltrop, Elizabeth Catlett, Juan Downey, Öyvind Fahlström, Raphael Montañez Ortiz, and Martin Wong.

Bronx Museum of the Arts Membership Benefits:

  • 20% discount at the Museum Shop
  • Early announcement for special programs
  • Invitations to preview events
  • VIP seating at select Museum programs such as Bronx Stories, and priority registration at Family Affair
  • Invitations quarterly to a member-only special event

Wave Hill

https://www.wavehill.org/membership/idnyc/
Wave Hill is a 28-acre public garden and cultural center in the Bronx overlooking the Hudson River and Palisades. Its mission is to celebrate the artistry and legacy of its gardens and landscapes, to preserve its magnificent views, and to explore human connections to the natural world through programs in horticulture, education and the arts.

Wave Hill Membership Benefits:

  • Unlimited free admission for one adult
  • Free weekday onsite parking in January, February and March
  • 10% discounts in The Shop and The Café
  • Invitation to the annual Members' Picnic and Members Night: Winter's Eve at Wave Hill
  • Special Members-only day trips and tours
  • Exclusive Members-only pre-sale for concerts and other special events
  • Discounts on concerts, lectures and workshops
  • Members-Only sales in The Shop at Wave Hill
  • Invitations to exhibition openings and receptions
  • Free admission to the summer Sunset Wednesdays concert series
  • Quarterly newsletter by mail and monthly eNews updates
  • Reciprocal admission benefits at nearly 300 gardens across the country

Wildlife Conservation Society / Bronx Zoo

BronxZoo.com/idnyc
The Wildlife Conservation Society saves wildlife and wild places worldwide through science, global conservation, education and the management of the world's largest system of urban wildlife parks, led by the flagship Bronx Zoo. As the world's largest urban zoo, the Bronx Zoo features more than 600 species from around the globe.

Use your IDNYC card to join WCS, at the Bronx Zoo, and you will be entitled to:

*enrollment is ONLY available at the Bronx Zoo.

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