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**What it is**
Suggested-donation admission at city museums

**The deal**
Several of NYC’s best cultural institutions, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the American Museum of Natural History and the Brooklyn Museum, charge admission based on a suggested donation. And considering how pricey those entry fees can be—the Met, for example, asks $25 for single-day admission—you can save cash by paying far less than full price.

**The trade-off**
We won’t begrudge you for paying as little as possible when you can get away with it, but neither will we judge the museum employee who gives you the stink eye for ponying up only a dollar. Think of it this way: If you’re at the Met for four hours and you pay full price, you’ll have spent only $6.25 per hour on entertainment. That’s about the same as a movie!

**The verdict**
Just be prepared to fork over your measly buck with head held high.

The best New York deals: Is this deal worth it?

We’ve weighed the pros and cons of four of the best New York deals—find out if they’re worth your time (and cash).

Monday August 13 2012

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It can be difficult to tell if a bargain is really worth the time and effort; luckily, we’re here to help. We’ve assessed four of the best New York deals—including suggested-donation admission at museums and ASSSSCAT 3000 at the UCB Theatre—and offer our verdict on each one’s worthiness.

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