Alright so last Tuesday I finally dragged my butt downtown to check out that Troll Museum everyone’s been yapping about. Honestly, I almost didn’t go because my wallet’s been feeling kinda light lately. But hey, curiosity won out.
First Stop: The Damn Website
Grabbed my phone and pulled up their site – tried searching “troll museum nyc tickets” and boom, found the page. First look: “General Admission” slapped me right in the face. “$35 bucks? Alright, not horrible,” I mumbled. Scrolled down a bit and saw the “Premium Experience” crap – $45. Felt steep, but maybe?
Then my eye caught the “Weekend & Peak Times” notice. Oh boy. Weekends jumped to $42 for general! Nearly choked on my coffee. Peak times like holidays? Forget about it, wallet gonna cry. Keep in mind kids under 12 pay less, but if you’re like me, flying solo or with pals, it’s full price.
Feeling the Sting? Hunting for Discounts
No way was I paying full weekend price. Started digging:
- Scoured the Membership Section: Annual pass was $100. Did the quick math – three visits and it pays for itself. If I lived closer, maybe… but I’m not that dedicated.
- Checked Tourism Sites: Hopped onto a few popular ones offering “NYC Experiences”. Some had like $3-5 bucks off the troll tickets. Meh. Better than nothing, I guess?
- Local Deal Digging: Almost missed it! Some local visitor sites sometimes list coupon codes. Found one offering 10% off! Code was “LOCAL10” or something similar – worth double-checking close to your visit date.
- The Big Jackpot: Found the real gold mine buried in their FAQ: “Community Hours“. Every Tuesday afternoon, 3-5 PM, pay-what-you-wish entry! You gotta register ahead online, slots fill up fast. This is THE move if your schedule’s flexible.
Getting the Actual Tickets
Decided Community Hours was my jam. Set a reminder Tuesday morning, jumped online precisely when registration opened. Site got a little slow, clicked refresh twice, sweatin’ bullets. Finally snagged a spot! Got that digital ticket email confirmation instantly.
Showtime & Reality Check
Showed up at 3:10 PM Tuesday. Small line for the Community Hour folks, moved quick. Staff scanned my QR code, didn’t ask questions beyond that. Saved myself $35+ bucks, score! The place itself? Weird, wild, worth experiencing once – especially for a few bucks. Wouldn’t pay $45 on a Saturday for sure. Total time spent figuring this out? Maybe 30 minutes online, but saved enough for lunch and a souvenir. Totally sucked doing the research, but hey, gotta save where you can these days. That popcorn inside ain’t cheap, believe me.
