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Museums in New York
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New York City is home to over 150 museums, from internationally renowned Metropolitan Museum of Art to those known only by a few devoted enthusiasts such as the Nicholas Roerich Museum.
Entrance Fees: Many are free, some have fixed fees, and some ask for a suggested donation. Most have senior citizen and student discounts and some have specified days when fees or "donations" are waived.
Hours:
Many museums are closed one or two days per week. Here are some of the more important days and hours:
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There are many cultural festivals involving New York City's museums occuring throughout the year. A couple of the major ones are listed below:
Museum Mile Festival: One of New York City's most significant cultural traditions. In the past two decades, well over one million people have taken part in this annual celebration. Festival attendees can walk the Mile from 82nd Street to 104th Street and visit nine of New York City's finest cultural institutions open free that evening to the public. Participating museums include the Guggenheim, the Jewish Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and El Museo del Barrio. For more information, call 212-606-2296 or visit Museum Mile Festival.
Fleet Week: Hosted by Intrepid Sea-Air Space Museum, this is a week long "invasion" of Navy and Coast Guard Ships, aircraft carriers and personnel. Call 245-0072 for info, or visit the Intrepid Museum website.
For more information, visit NYC and Company.
Other Sources of Information on Museums and Exhibits:
With so many museums in the city, it is impossible for us to include all of them. Here are some additional resources for information about Museums and exhibits:
New York Dept of Cultural Affairs
330 W. 42nd St.
Tel: 643-7770
NYC and Company (Convention and Visitor's Bureau)
Tel: 484-1200
NYC and Company
Time Out New York Magazine, Time Out New York, New York, Weekly, 145 pp, 8.5x11 in, color photos, $2.50.
Art in Focus: The Best of New York's Artistic Attractions, Anna Gendel, Studio Editions LTD, London, 1995, 128 pp, 8 in 9 oz, maps, Colorful but not very descriptive, B/W art photos, $ 12.95.
Museums in New York
Galleries & Museums of Manhattan Online |
| New York City gallery listings and gallery guide, from your About.com Guide. | |||
| Website: | eastvillage.about.com | ||
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New York City Insider |
| New York, New York city, Manhattan, museum, Asia Society Gallery. | |||
| Website: | theinsider.com | ||
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New York Times Travel |
| Website: | nytoday.com | ||
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New York: CitySpin's Guide to the Big Apple |
| A content-rich guide to New York, this site is a must-see for anyone looking for art in the Big Apple. | |||
| Website: | cityspin.com | ||
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Museums - Comprehensive List
American Museum of the Moving Image: AMMI's site features an overview of the museum's exhibitions and programs, and a calendar of film screenings and events. Online visitors can also tour museum exhibitions.
Children's Museum of Manhattan: The site includes directions to the museum, general information about the museum, exhibit descriptions, current activities and events, and photos.
Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum: http://www.si.edu/organiza/museums/design/homepage/ndm.htm. Information on programs, collections, exhibitions and design museum store.
Frick Collection: An innovative "virtual tour"of The Frick Collection's Gilded Age mansion (with masterpieces by Vermeer, Rembrandt, Whistler and others) prepares visitors to enjoy the stunning museum in person. Students and scholars can access the internationally recognized Frick Art Reference Library.
Guggenheim Museums: An extension of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation's cultural and educational programs which provide essential information on the museum's collections, exhibitions and public programs. The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Guggenheim Museum SoHlo, Guggenheim Museum Bilboa, and Peggy Guggenheim collection are accessible.
Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum: Exhibition highlights, historic & general information on the Museum, information on Fleet Week as well as other special events.
Jewish Museum: Explore the Jewish Museum's new web site, where you will experience the Museum's remarkable diversity - from archaeological and ceremonial objects, photography, sculpture, painting, film and video, to bold new mixed media installations.
Museum of American Folk Art: Information about the Museum and its collection of 18th, 19th and 20th-century folk art. Find out about current exhibitions, upcoming shows, traveling exhibitions, education programs, membership, Folk Art magazine, Museum Book and Gift Shops. Includes a Frequently Asked Question section.
Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust: Information on the museum's exhibition, cultural artifacts, photographs and more that convey personal stories from the 1880s to the present day.
Museum of the City of New York: : General information about the museum, a calendar, information about exhibits, a museum shop, and a research section that explains how to go about researching at the museum and also features a small amount of research material based on items in the collection.
National Museum of the American Indian: General information on services and programs at the National Museum of the American Indian. Featuring on-line exhibits. Also, visit the interactive web site at http://www.conexus.si.edu.
The American Museum of Natural History General information on the museum and its programs, as well as detailed information on exhibitions, scientific research, and educational programming.
The Brooklyn Museum of Art: Information on Museum's objects and collections, exhibition schedule, map and directions.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Information on calendars of events, exhibits and permanents collections, education programs, shopping and membership.
The Museum of Modern Art *Temporarily relocated to Queens* Overview of history of the museum, calendar of events, exhibitions schedule, about the collection, general info, info about the Queens location and the renovations being done in Manhattan, and an on-line shop.
The New Museum of Contemporary Art General information about The New Museum, current exhibitions, and public programs. Also featured is Critics Picks, a section where the curatorial staff offers recommendations of current exhibitions to see.
The New York Historical Society: General information about the collections and exhibitions of the Historical Society. Visitors can also find out about tours, programs, research, and about holding a special event in the landmark building.
The Skyscraper Museum: Information on location, hours; a calendar of events, descriptions of exhibits, and images.
Whitney Museum of American Art: General information about the museum, info on exhibitions, the collection, programs and events, a research section, and an on-line store.
Yeshiva University Museum: Information about this teaching museum that serves both Jewish and non-Jewish audiences with exhibitions, public programs and publications focusing on Jewish themes, exploring history, art and culture. Information on YUM tours, public lectures, family workshops, videos, films and performances for adults, children and seniors.
Sony Wonder Technology Lab: Features information about the museum, games, calendar of events, an e-post office, and a "teachnology" section for teachers and group leaders.
Children's Museum of the Arts |
| Lower East Side New York New York Children's Art Museum | |||
| 182 LaFayette St., Lower East Side NY 10013 | Tel 212-274-0986 | ||
| Early Childhood Drop-In 10:45-12 We-Fr; We, Fr 12-5 General Programs; Th 12-6 General Programs; Groups Mo, Tu 10-3:30; Th Pay as you wish 4-6 Map | |||
Sports Museum of America |
| The Sports Museum of America located on the corner of Whitehall Street and Beaver Street includes state of the art interactives original films and an iconic collection of sports artifacts that powerfully bring to life American Sports history | |||
| 26 Broadway, Wall St. NY 10004 | Tel 212-747-0900 | ||
| Tel: | 888-762-8587; | Website: | sportsmuseum.com |
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Cloisters Garden |
| Free admission to members of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. If you attend the Metropolitan, admission to the Cloisters Garden is free for the same day. Flowering bulbs; 250 varieties of plants and flowers. | |||
| Fort Tryon Pk., | General Info 212-923-3700 | ||
| Website: | metmuseum.org | ||
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| Garden tours Tu-Sa at 13:00. Advance reservations required. | |||
Historic Richmond Town (Staten Island) |
| Tel 718-351-1611 | |||
| Fax: | 718-351-6057 | ||
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South Street Seaport |
| Historically correct restoration of what once was the city's seaport facilities in the 19th century. Explore the fleet of tall ships moored on the waterfront, take a walking tour with the South Street Seaport Museum, or explore on your own. | |||
| 19 Fulton St., Fulton NY 10038 | Tel 212-732-7678 | ||
| Tel: | 212-732-8257; | Fax: | 212-964-8056 |
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| E-mail: | seaport@generalgrowth.com; | Website: | southstreetseaport.com |
| April 3rd - January 2nd, 2006 Monday - Saturday: 10am - 9pm; Sundays 11am to 8pm Map | |||
American Museum of Natural History |
| Four floors of exhibition halls here include the world-famous fossil halls with their skeletons of enormous dinosaurs and other creatures; the culture halls, representing a variety of indigenous peoples; and mammal, bird and reptile halls. The renovated Milstein Hall of Ocean Life showcases the profusion of life in Earth's "last frontier." Also here: Rose Center for Earth and Space, with Hayden Planetarium and exhibits on Earth and our universe. Click here to see a picture. Click here for a Location. | |||
| Central Pk. W., Central Park NY 10024-5192 79th St., | Tel 212-769-5100 | ||
| Tel: | 212-769-5200; | Tel: | 212-769-5350 |
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| Tel: | 212-769-5606; | Fax: | 212-769-5427 |
| E-mail: | members@amnh.org; | Website: | amnh.org |
| Map | |||
Annette Green Museum |
| Dedicated to enhancing the understanding of the art, culture, and science of fragrance making. Includes over 250 fragrance bottles representing the last 5 decades. Admission is $5. | |||
| 145 E. 32nd St., Midtown South NY | Tel 212-725-2755 | ||
| Website: | fragrance.org | ||
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Black Fashion Museum |
| Founded in 2979, the Black Fashion Musem chronicles the contributions made by African-Americans to American fashion. Suggested contribution: $1.50, Students $1. | |||
| 157 W. 126th St., Harlem NY | Tel 212-666-1320 | ||
| by appointment only Map | |||
Brooklyn Children's Museum |
| The oldest museum for kids in the nation, fun! educational, cool parts, gadgets, playful exhibits, etc! $4 Admission; Free for members & children under 1. | |||
| 145 Brooklyn Ave., Brooklyn NY 11213 at St. Mark's Ave., | Fax 718-604-7442 | ||
| General Info: | 718-735-4400; | TTY Line ( Deaf ): | 718-771-0286 |
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| Website: | brooklynkids.org | ||
| Map | |||
Castle Clinton National Monument |
| Castle Clinton was built to defend New York Harbor during the War of 1812. It served as an entertainment center during the mid-1880s, an immigrant landing depot form 1855 to 1890 and the home of the New York City Aquarium for nearly 50 years. | |||
| 26 Wall St., Financial District NY 10005 Battery Park, | Tel 212-344-7220 | ||
| Fax: | 212-825-6874; | Website: | nps.gov |
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| 8:30am to 5pm daily. Closed December 25th. Map | |||
Ellis Island Immigration Museum |
| Exhibits of immigrants photographs & histories. Admission is $10 for adults; $8 for seniors; $4 for children ages 3-17. Cost covers ferry and admission to museum and Statue of Liberty. Ferries depart every 1/2 hour. National Park Service's Ellis Island page. Part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument. | |||
| Ellis Island, | General Info 212-363-3200 | ||
| Transportation Desk: | 212-269-5755; | Website: | ellisisland.com |
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Federal Hall National Memorial |
| This location was home to NYC's City Hall of the 1700's. That building was demolished, however, in 1812 & the structure on this site today was erected as the Customs House & later, when Customs moved up the street, became the US Subtreasury. Admissions, tours, programs all free. Museum on site. More info on website. National Memorial. | |||
| 26 Wall St., Financial District NY 10001 At Broad St., | Tel 212-825-6888 | ||
| Fax: | 212-264-0725; | Website: | nps.gov |
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| Map | |||
General Grant National Memorial |
| Who is buried in Grant's Tomb? Well, you see, it's General Ulysses S. Grant & his wife, Julia Dent Grant. The largest mausoleum in North America, this national memorial also includes a museum. Admission, tours & programs all free. National Memorial. | |||
| 122 Riverside Dr., Upper West Side NY 10024 At 122nd St., | Tel 212-666-1640 | ||
| Tel: | 212-666-1668; | Tel: | 212-825-6890 |
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| Fax: | 212-932-9631; | Website: | nps.gov |
| Open year round 9:00am - 5:00pm except January 1, Thanksgiving Day and December 25. Map | |||
Gracie Mansion |
| Official residence of the Mayor of NYC, the mansion is both an historic landmark & now as then a retreat from the busier parts of the city. Tours available, call for reservations. | |||
| 180 E. 88th St., Carnegie Hill NY At East End Ave., | Tel 212-570-4751 | ||
| Website: | ci.nyc.ny.us | ||
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| Business Hrs. We 10-14 Map | |||
Hamilton Grange National Memorial |
| The Federal style house Alexander Hamilton commissioned & lived in for only 2 short years before he died in a duel with his political rival, Aaron Burr. The Grange was named so after Hamilton's ancestral home in Scotland. Small museum on site. Admission, tours & programs all free. National Memorial. | |||
| 287 Convent Ave., Audubon NY 10003 betw W.141st & W.142nd St, | Tel 212-283-5154 | ||
| Tel: | 212-666-1640; | Website: | nps.gov |
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| Map | |||
Hayden Planetarium |
| The new Hayden Planetarium, housed inside the Rose Center for Earth and Space at the American Museum of Natural History, is split into two sections. The top half features the Space Theater where the Space Shows take place, while the bottom half houses the Big Bang, "a multi-sensory re-creation of the first moments of the universe". | |||
| Central Pk. W., Central Park NY | Tel 212-769-5900 | ||
| Website: | amnh.org | ||
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International Center of Photography |
| A museum, school, and center of learning and sharing for photographers and photo enthusiasts. | |||
| 1133 Sixth Ave., Theater District NY 10036 | Tel 212-857-0001 | ||
| Website: | icp.org | ||
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| Tu & Th 10-17, Fri 10-20, Sat & Sun 10-18 Closed on Mon. Map | |||
Lincoln Center Library for the Performing Arts |
| Broadway, Midtown South NY betw 62nd & 66th St, | Tel 212-546-2656 | ||
| Website: | nypl.org | ||
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| Map | |||
Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| One of the greatest museums in the world. It is impossible to "do" the entire museum in one day or describe everything you can see here. Go to the museum & spend some time in the Great Hall where you will find all types of help in many languages for planning your visit. If you can, get a guide before your visit or look at their website*** where you can plan well & learn about their many special exhibitions & programs. Fee: $12 adults, $7 students & seniors, under 12 with adult free. Click here to see a picture & here to see a close-up picture. | |||
| 1000 Fifth Ave., Upper East Side NY 10028 At 82nd St., | Tel 212-535-7710 | ||
| Library: | 212-879-5500; | Reservations ( Dining ): | 212-570-3964 |
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| Tours: | 212-570-3711; | Visitor Center: | 212-650-2987 |
| E-mail: | visitorservices@metmuseum.org; | Website: | metmuseum.org |
| Map | |||
Museum of African Art |
| Temporarily relocated to Long Island City, Queens while a permanent home for the Museum is being constructed at 110th Street and Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The museum will maintain a full schedule of exhibitions and public and educational programs dedicated to African art. Admission is $5, Students and seniors $2.50. | |||
| 36 --01 43rd Ave , Long Island City NY | Tel 718-784-7700 | ||
| Fax: | 718-784-7718; | Website: | africanart.org |
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| Map | |||
Museum of American Financial History |
| The Museum's exhibits are designed to show significant events in American history from a financial perspective. | |||
| 28 Broadway, Financial District NY 10004 | Tel 212-908-4519 | ||
| Fax: | 212-908-4601; | E-mail: | kaguilera@financialhistory.org |
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| Website: | financialhistory.org | ||
| Map | |||
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) |
| Currently, MoMA as it is known in NYC, is undergoing extensive renovations and has set up a temporary exhbition space in Queens. The Manhattan location is scheduled to re-open in 2005. MoMA houses an outstanding collection of American & European paintings & sculptures from late 19th C. to present. Innovative in its definition of "art", it was a pioneer in exhibiting film, photography, and industrial design. Its retrospectives can draw record breaking attendance. A happy place to take small children, as strollers are allowed. Call for or visit the website for information on admission and hours, as they change with the exhibitions in the Queens space. Website provides information on all that you will find here. | |||
| 11 W. 53rd St., Midtown NY 10019 betw Fifth & Sixth Ave, | General Info 212-708-9400 | ||
| General Info: | 212-708-9480; | Program Info: | 212-708-9781 |
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| Tour Info: | 212-708-9685; | E-mail: | comments@moma.org |
| Website: | moma.org | ||
| Map | |||
Museum of Television and Radio |
| Founded by William S. Paley in 1975, this museum collects, preserves & makes available to the public TV & radio programming in many a genre including those oft-wacky fun ads! Contribution: $10 adults, $8 students & senior citizens, $5 children under 13. | |||
| 25 W. 52nd St., Midtown NY 10019 betw 5th & 6th Ave, | General Info 212-621-6600 | ||
| Recorded Information: | 212-621-6800; | Website: | mtr.org |
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| Tu-Sun 12-18; Thu 12-20 & Fri 12-21 Map | |||
Museum of the City of New York |
| New York City's history told through "fascinating exhibits of photographs, memorabilia, documents, arts, toys & costumes." (Top 10 Guide to NYC '99) Suggested contribution $7 adults, $4 students, children, senior citizens & $12 families. Picture | |||
| 1220 Fifth Ave., East Harlem NY 10029 At E.103rd St., | Tel 212-534-1672 | ||
| Fax: | 212-423-0758; | Website: | mcny.org |
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| We-Su 10-5 Map | |||
National Academy of Design Museum |
| Located in a Landmark building, the National Academy offers one of the foremost collections of American art the world over, an Annual Exhibition showcasing new work by comtemporay artists, lectures, symposia & other educational programs all designed to give the artist's unique creative perspective. Admission: $8 adult, $4.50 senior citizens & students, Free on Fridays during the Annual Exhibition. | |||
| 1083 Fifth Ave., East Harlem NY 10128 At E.89th St., | General Info 212-369-4880 | ||
| E-mail: | jordiw@ix.netcom.com; | Website: | nationalacademy.org |
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| We-Su 12-17, Fr 10-20 during Annual Exhibition Map | |||
National Sports Museum, The (Opening Summer of 2006) |
| The country's first & only interactive musuem dedicated to the history & importance of all sports. Opening in the summer of 2006 in Lower Manhattan | |||
| 26 Broadway, Financial District NY | |||
| E-mail: | info@thesportsmuseum.com; | Website: | thesportsmuseum.com |
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| Map | |||
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture |
| The Schomburg Center is a repository for global black history and culture. The center's collection of over five million items includes books, manuscripts, art objects, audio-and videotapes, films, newspapers, periodicals, photographs and prints, recorded music and sheet music. | |||
| 515 Malcolm X Blvd., Harlem NY 10037-1801 | Tel 212-491-2200 | ||
| Website: | schomburgcenter.org | ||
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| Map | |||
Skyscraper Museum |
| Two main galleries feature the museum's permanent exhibit on New York's evolving skyline, Skyscraper/ City, in addition to changing displays on the various aspects of tall buildings - from design and construciton to technology, investment and real estate. | |||
| 39 Battery Pl., Battery Park NY 10280 | Tel 212-968-1961 | ||
| E-mail: | info@skyscraper.org; | Website: | skyscraper.org |
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| Map | |||
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum |
| Frank Lloyd Wright's New York masterpiece is recognized around the world, and visitors come form around the world to view this museum's collection of art. Art form the late 19th and early 20th centuries represents such movements as Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Surrealism and German Expressionism, with pieces by such renowned names as Picasso, van Gogh, Kandisky, Chagall and other modern masters. Click here to see a picture of the inside of the museum & here to see a picture of the outside of the museum.. Click here for a Location. | |||
| 1071 Fifth Ave., East Harlem NY 10128 89th Street, | Tel 212-423-3500 | ||
| Tel: | 212-423-3640; | Fax: | 212-423-3650 |
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| Toll-Free: | 800-329-6109; | E-mail: | sales@guggenheim.org |
| Website: | guggenheim.org | ||
| Map | |||
St. Paul's Church |
| This church no longer holds services. It is purely an historical site with museum & cemetery. Admission, tours, programs all free. National Historic Site. | |||
| Columbus Ave., | Tel 914-667-4116 | ||
| Special Event: | 212-825-6990; | Website: | nps.gov |
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| Mo-Fr 9-17; Closed Nat'l Holidays; Special Wkend Programs Offered | |||
Statue of Liberty |
| Dedicated in 1886 as a gift to the United States form the people of France, the Statue of Liberty is arguabley the most recognizable landmark in the Empirte State. Click here for Ferry information. Click here for a Location | |||
| Liberty Isl&, New York Harbor, | Tel 212-269-5755 | ||
| Tel: | 212-363-3200; | Tel: | 212-363-7620 |
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| Fax: | 212-363-8347; | Website: | nps.gov |
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace |
| The only President born in New York City, "Teddie" lived here until he was 15 years old. The house was demolished in 1916, but the property was purchased after Roosevelt's death in 1919 and a replica of the home was built in its place. Today it contains five rooms furnished with period artifacts, two museum galleries and a bookstore. | |||
| 28 E. 20th St., Flatiron District NY 10003 | Tel 212-260-1616 | ||
| Fax: | 212-677-3587; | Website: | nps.gov |
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| Tuesday through Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm from Tuesday through Saturday. The House is closed on all Federal holidays. Map | |||
Whitney Museum of American Art |
| The Whitney Museum's permanent collection contains more than 12,000 paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings and photographs by almost 2,000 artists. The galleries here focus on artwork form the 20th century to the present, as well as special exhibitions. | |||
| 945 Madison Ave., Upper East Side NY 10021 E.75th St., | Tel 212-570-3676 | ||
| Tel: | 800-944-8639; | E-mail: | feedback@whitney.org |
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| Website: | whitney.org | ||
| We-Th 11-6; Fr 1-9; Sa, Su 11-6 Map | |||
American Museum of Natural History |
| The Museum of Natural History in New York City contains Four floors of exhibition halls here include the world-famous fossil halls with their skeletons of enormous dinosaurs and other creatures; the culture halls, representing a variety of indigenous peoples; and mammal, bird and reptile halls. The renovated Milstein Hall of Ocean Life showcases the profusion of life in Earth's "last frontier." Also here: Rose Center for Earth and Space, with Hayden Planetarium and exhibits on Earth and our universe. Click here to see a picture. Click here for a Location. | |||
| Central Pk. W., Central Park NY 10024-5192 79th St., | Tel 212-769-5100 | ||
| Tel: | 212-769-5200; | Tel: | 212-769-5350 |
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| Tel: | 212-769-5606; | Fax: | 212-769-5427 |
| E-mail: | members@amnh.org; | Website: | amnh.org |
| Map | |||
Austrian Cultural Forum |
| A show of videos, sculptures and more from artists based in Vienna. | |||
| 11 E. 52nd St., Midtown NY 10022 | Tel 212-319-5300 | ||
| Map | |||
Bronx Museum of the Arts |
| 1040 Grand Concourse, Bronx NY | Tel 718-681-6000 | ||
| Map | |||
Brooklyn Museum of Art |
| Contains over one million works of art from around the world. Collections include works from colonial and Spanish America; European and American painting, sculpture and more form the 14th century to the present; The arts of Asia, Africa, the Americas and the Pacific; and ancient art form the Middle East, Egypt, Greece and Rome. | |||
| 200 Eastern Pkwy., Brooklyn NY 11201 200 Eastern Parkway, | Tel 718-638-5000 | ||
| Fax: | 718-501-6136; | E-mail: | information@brooklynmuseum.org |
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| Website: | brooklynmuseum.org | ||
| Sunday 11am - 6pm; Monday and Tuesday Closed; Wednesday - Friday 10am - 5pm; Saturday 11am - 6pm; First Saturday of Each Month 11am -11pm. Map | |||
Cloisters |
| The Cloisters is made up of a historic building and its cloistered gardens; Take a guided tour and discover the art and architecture of medieval Europe. Inside visitors will see sculpture, tapestries, illuminated manuscripts, gold and silver work, stained glass and more. Lectures and programs are held on Saturdays, and music concerts are presented in the 12th-century Fuentiduena Chapel. | |||
| Fort Tryon Pk., | Tel 212-923-3700 | ||
| E-mail: | cloisters@metmuseum.org; | Website: | metmuseum.org |
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| Tuesday - Sunday 9:30am-4:45pm (Nov - Feb), 9:30am - 5:15pm (March - Oct); Monday Closed. | |||
Ellis Island Immigration Museum |
| Exhibits of immigrants photographs & histories. Admission is $10 for adults; $8 for seniors; $4 for children ages 3-17. Cost covers ferry and admission to museum and Statue of Liberty. Ferries depart every 1/2 hour. National Park Service's Ellis Island page. Part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument. | |||
| Ellis Island, | General Info 212-363-3200 | ||
| Transportation Desk: | 212-269-5755; | Website: | ellisisland.com |
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Frick Collection |
| This elegant, French-style mansion was built in 1914 for industrialist Henry Clay Frick, one of America's greatest art collectors. Inside, a rich collection of Western paintings, sculpture and decorative art graces the 16 exhibit galleries. Click here to see a schedule of performances. | |||
| 1 E. 70th St., Lenox Hill NY 10021 betw Madison & Fifth Avenues, | Tel 212-288-0700 | ||
| Fax: | 212-628-4417; | E-mail: | info@frick.org |
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| Website: | frick.org | ||
| Map | |||
Intrepid Sea/Air/Space Museum |
| One of the most successful ships in US histry is now one of the most unique attractions in New York City. Exhibits include military artifacts and installations on current events, plus two flight simulator rides. There are more than 25 aircraft on the deck of the carrier Intrepid; the USS Growler, a guided missile submarine; and the British Airways Concorde, the world's fastest supersonic jet. Click here to see a picture. Click here for a Location | |||
| General Info 212-245-0072 | |||
| Membership Info: | 212-245-2533; | Website: | intrepidmuseum.org |
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Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| One of the greatest museums in the world. It is impossible to "do" the entire museum in one day or describe everything you can see here. Go to the museum & spend some time in the Great Hall where you will find all types of help in many languages for planning your visit. If you can, get a guide before your visit or look at their website*** where you can plan well & learn about their many special exhibitions & programs. Fee: $12 adults, $7 students & seniors, under 12 with adult free. Click here to see a picture & here to see a close-up picture. | |||
| 1000 Fifth Ave., Upper East Side NY 10028 At 82nd St., | Tel 212-535-7710 | ||
| Library: | 212-879-5500; | Reservations ( Dining ): | 212-570-3964 |
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| Tours: | 212-570-3711; | Visitor Center: | 212-650-2987 |
| E-mail: | visitorservices@metmuseum.org; | Website: | metmuseum.org |
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Museum of Chinese in America |
| Chinatown New York Museum of Chinese in America Dedicated to reclaiming, preserving, and interpreting the history and culture of Chinese and their descendants in the Western Hemisphere | |||
| 70 Mulberry St., Chinatown NY 10013 | Tel 212-619-4785 | ||
| Fax: | 212-619-4720; | E-mail: | info@mocanyc.org |
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| Website: | moca-nyc.org | ||
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Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) |
| Currently, MoMA as it is known in NYC, is undergoing extensive renovations and has set up a temporary exhbition space in Queens. The Manhattan location is scheduled to re-open in 2005. MoMA houses an outstanding collection of American & European paintings & sculptures from late 19th C. to present. Innovative in its definition of "art", it was a pioneer in exhibiting film, photography, and industrial design. Its retrospectives can draw record breaking attendance. A happy place to take small children, as strollers are allowed. Call for or visit the website for information on admission and hours, as they change with the exhibitions in the Queens space. Website provides information on all that you will find here. | |||
| 11 W. 53rd St., Midtown NY 10019 betw Fifth & Sixth Ave, | General Info 212-708-9400 | ||
| General Info: | 212-708-9480; | Program Info: | 212-708-9781 |
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| Tour Info: | 212-708-9685; | E-mail: | comments@moma.org |
| Website: | moma.org | ||
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Neue Galerie New York |
| The Neue Gallerie is home to German and Austrian art in New York City | |||
| 556 W. 22nd St., Chelsea NY 10028 at Eleventh Ave., | Tel 212-219-1222 | ||
| Website: | neuegalerie.org | ||
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Queens Museum of Art |
| Tel 718-592-9700 | |||
Rubin Museum of Art |
| The Rubin Museum of Art presents collections, Exhibitions focused on the art of the Himalayas the aim of the RMA is to provide opportunities for visitors to explore and understand the artistic legacy of the Himalayan region the growing collection includes Himalayan paintings sculpture textiles ritual objects and prints spanning the 2nd to the 21st century It is located on the West Side of New York city on W 17th Street and also offer educational enrichment opportunities for children | |||
| 150 W. 17th St., Flatiron District NY 10011 | Tel 212-620-5000 | ||
| Website: | rmanyc.org | ||
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| Mo 11-5; Tu Closed; We 11-7; Th 11-5; Fr 11-10; Sa, Su 11-6 Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day Map | |||
Sculpture Center |
| 44 --19 Purves St. , Long Island City NY | Tel 718 | ||
| Map | |||
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum |
| Frank Lloyd Wright's New York masterpiece is recognized around the world, and visitors come form around the world to view this museum's collection of art. Art form the late 19th and early 20th centuries represents such movements as Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Surrealism and German Expressionism, with pieces by such renowned names as Picasso, van Gogh, Kandisky, Chagall and other modern masters. Click here to see a picture of the inside of the museum & here to see a picture of the outside of the museum.. Click here for a Location. | |||
| 1071 Fifth Ave., East Harlem NY 10128 89th Street, | Tel 212-423-3500 | ||
| Tel: | 212-423-3640; | Fax: | 212-423-3650 |
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| Toll-Free: | 800-329-6109; | E-mail: | sales@guggenheim.org |
| Website: | guggenheim.org | ||
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Statue of Liberty |
| Dedicated in 1886 as a gift to the United States form the people of France, the Statue of Liberty is arguabley the most recognizable landmark in the Empirte State. Click here for Ferry information. Click here for a Location | |||
| Liberty Isl&, New York Harbor, | Tel 212-269-5755 | ||
| Tel: | 212-363-3200; | Tel: | 212-363-7620 |
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| Fax: | 212-363-8347; | Website: | nps.gov |
Whitney Museum of American Art |
| The Whitney Museum's permanent collection contains more than 12,000 paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings and photographs by almost 2,000 artists. The galleries here focus on artwork form the 20th century to the present, as well as special exhibitions. | |||
| 945 Madison Ave., Upper East Side NY 10021 E.75th St., | Tel 212-570-3676 | ||
| Tel: | 800-944-8639; | E-mail: | feedback@whitney.org |
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| Website: | whitney.org | ||
| We-Th 11-6; Fr 1-9; Sa, Su 11-6 Map | |||
Alternative Museum, The |
| Presents exhibitions of humanitarian significance. Admission is free. | |||
| 594 Broadway, Soho NY | Tel 212-966-4444 | ||
| Website: | alternativemuseum.org | ||
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American Academy of Arts & Letters |
| Open Th-Su 13 - 17, admission is free. | |||
| 633 W. 155th St., Audubon NY 10032 | Tel 212-368-5900 | ||
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American Folk Art Museum |
| The American Folk Art Museum celebrates the contributions of folk art to the enduring culture of America, highlighting the expressive qualities of items as simple as a quilt. The collection also includes 18th and 19th century paintings and handcrafted items form American history. | |||
| 45 W. 53rd St., Midtown NY 10019 | Tel 212-265-1040 | ||
| Fax: | 212-265-2350; | E-mail: | info@folkartmuseum.org |
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| Website: | folkartmuseum.org | ||
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American Museum of the Moving Image (Queens) |
| Website has an overview of the exhibitions & programs, and calendar of film screenings & events. Online visitors can also tour museum exhibitions. Admission prices: Adults $8.50,Children under 5 free, Children 5-18 $8.50,Students with valid ID $5.50. | |||
| Astoria NY 11106 | Admin 718-784-4520 | ||
| E-mail: | info@ammi.org; | Website: | ammi.org |
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American Numismatic Society |
| Focuses on the appreciation of coins, medals and related objects of all cultures as historical and artistic documents. Free admission every day. | |||
| Tel 212-234-3130 | |||
| Fax: | 212-234-3381; | E-mail: | info@amnumsoc.org |
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| Website: | amnumsoc.org | ||
Americas Society |
| Dedicated to artwork of the Americas. Admission: $3 adults, $2 Seniors & students. | |||
| 680 Park Ave., Lenox Hill NY 10021 | Tel 212-249-8950 | ||
| Fax: | 212-249-5868; | Website: | americas-society.org |
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Annette Green Museum |
| Dedicated to enhancing the understanding of the art, culture, and science of fragrance making. Includes over 250 fragrance bottles representing the last 5 decades. Admission is $5. | |||
| 145 E. 32nd St., Midtown South NY | Tel 212-725-2755 | ||
| Website: | fragrance.org | ||
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Anthology Film Archives |
| Dedicated to the preservation, study and exhibition of independent and avant-garde film. Calendar | |||
| 32 Second Ave., East Village NY 10003 | Tel 212-505-5110 | ||
| Fax: | 212-509-5181; | Website: | anthologyfilmarchives.org |
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Architectural League of New York Urban Planning |
| Exhibitions on architecture and related exhibits. Admission is free. | |||
| 457 Madison Ave., Midtown NY | Tel 212-753-1722 | ||
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Asia Society |
| The Asia Society offers an exceptional look at Asian art through its many exhibits, and other cultural events. Admission: $4, $2 students & seniors, free every day from 12-14. | |||
| 725 Park Ave., Lenox Hill NY 10021 at 70th St., | Box Office 212-517-2742 | ||
| Customer Services: | 212-288-6400; | Fax: | 212-517-8315 |
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| E-mail: | info@asiasociety.org; | Website: | asiasociety.org |
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Bard Graduate Center for Studies in the Decorative Arts |
| Admission: $2 adults, $1 Seniors & students. | |||
| 18 W. 86th St., Upper West Side NY 10024 | Tel 212-501-3000 | ||
| Tel: | 914-758-7472; | Fax: | 212-501-3079 |
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| Website: | bgc.bard.edu | ||
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Black Fashion Museum |
| Founded in 2979, the Black Fashion Musem chronicles the contributions made by African-Americans to American fashion. Suggested contribution: $1.50, Students $1. | |||
| 157 W. 126th St., Harlem NY | Tel 212-666-1320 | ||
| by appointment only Map | |||
Brooklyn Children's Museum |
| The oldest museum for kids in the nation, fun! educational, cool parts, gadgets, playful exhibits, etc! $4 Admission; Free for members & children under 1. | |||
| 145 Brooklyn Ave., Brooklyn NY 11213 at St. Mark's Ave., | Fax 718-604-7442 | ||
| General Info: | 718-735-4400; | TTY Line ( Deaf ): | 718-771-0286 |
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| Website: | brooklynkids.org | ||
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Center for Book Arts |
| The Center for Book Arts is dedicated to preserving the traditional crafts of book-making, as well as exploring and encouraging contemporary interpretations of the book as an art object. Admission is free. | |||
| 28 W. 27th St., Flatiron District NY 10012 | Tel 212-481-0295 | ||
| Fax: | 212-673-4635; | E-mail: | Bookarts@bway.net |
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| Website: | centerforbookarts.org | ||
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Chiam Gross Studio Museum |
| Studio and works of sculptor, Chiam Gross. Admission is free. | |||
| 526 LaGuardia Pl., Noho NY | Tel 212-529-4906 | ||
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Children's Museum of Manhattan |
| Four stories of hands-on instructional & fun toys, games & demonstrations. A delight for kids of all ages when it is not crowded. Rated best by NY Mag 4/24/00. | |||
| 212 W. 83rd St., Upper West Side NY 10024 | Tel 212-721-1234 | ||
| Website: | cmom.org | ||
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Children's Museum of the Arts |
| Recommended for the 2-10 year old age group. Admission is just a donation on Wednesday from 17-19, otherwise it's $5. Rated best by NY Mag 4/24/00. | |||
| 182 LaFayette St., Soho NY 10013 | Tel 212-274-0986 | ||
| Tel: | 212-941-9198; | Fax: | 212-274-1776 |
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| Website: | cmany.org | ||
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China Institute |
| China Institute in America is a nonprofit, non-partisan educational and cultural institution that promotes the understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of traditional and contemporary Chinese civilization, culture and heritage. | |||
| 125 E. 65th St., Lenox Hill NY 10021 | Tel 212-744-8181 | ||
| Fax: | 212-628-4159; | E-mail: | info@chinainstitute.org |
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| Website: | chinainstitute.org | ||
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Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum |
| Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum is the only museum in the country devoted exclusively to historic and contemporary design. A Smithsonian Institution facility, the museum features collections that include drawings, prints and graphic design; product design and decorative arts; textiles; and wallcoverings. Click here for a Location. | |||
| 2 E. 91st St., Carnegie Hill NY 10128 Fifth Avenue, | Tel 212-849-8400 | ||
| E-mail: | chtours@si.edu; | Website: | cooperhewitt.org |
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| Mo-Th 10-5; Fr 10-9; Sa 10-6; Su 12-6 Map | |||
Costume Collection at the Museum of the City of New York |
| Over 25,000 garments & accessories worn by New Yorkers from the mid-eighteenth century to the present. $5 adult, $4 Seniors, students & children. Group reservations can be made by calling main phone number & then dialing extension 206. | |||
| 1220 Fifth Ave., East Harlem NY 10029 | Tel 212-534-1672 | ||
| Website: | mcny.org | ||
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Cradle of Aviation Museum |
| Located on Long Island in Garden City. | |||
| Tel 516-221-5396 | |||
| Fax: | 516-572-0414; | Website: | cradleofaviation.org |
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Dahesh Museum |
| Dedicated to the exhibition and study of 19th and early 20th-Century European academic art. Admission is free. | |||
| 580 Madison Ave., Midtown NY 10017 betw 56th & 57th St, | Tel 212-759-0606 | ||
| Fax: | 212-758-1235; | Website: | daheshmuseum.org |
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Dia Center for the Arts |
| Exhibits cover every artistic medium with emphasis on interdisciplinary art, an additional space for exhibitions is located at 548 W. 22nd St. An admission of $6/$3 students & senior citizens will get you into both buildings. Admission for members is free. | |||
| 535 W. 22nd St., Chelsea NY 10011 near 11th Ave, | Fax 212-989-4055 | ||
| Information: | 212-989-5566; | Website: | diacenter.org |
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Dia Center for the Arts - Earth Room |
| Permanent exhibit of Walter de Maria's third Earth Room sculpture. | |||
| 141 Wooster St., Soho NY 10013 betw Houston & Prince St, | Tel 212-473-8072 | ||
| Website: | diacenter.org | ||
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Dia Center for the Arts Broken Kilometer |
| Permanent exhibition of "The Broken Kilometer" by Walter De Maria. | |||
| 393 West Broadway, Soho NY 10012 betw Spring & Broome St, | Tel 212-925-9397 | ||
| Website: | diacenter.org | ||
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El Museo Del Barrio |
| El Museo del Barrio has evolved into New York?s leading Latino cultural institution, having expanded its mission to represent the diversity of art and culture in all of the Caribbean and Latin America. The museum's collection include 8,000 objects that range from a pre-Columbian vessels to contemporary masterpeices, including photography, film and video. | |||
| 1230 Fifth Ave., East Harlem NY 10029 betw 104th & 105th St, | Tel 212-831-7272 | ||
| Fax: | 212-831-7927; | E-mail: | info@elmuseo.org |
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| Website: | elmuseo.org | ||
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Film Society of Lincoln Center |
| Encourages film appreciation. The society is housed in the Rose Building. Admission: Adults $9.50, Members $5, Children under 12 $5, Seniors weekday matinees only $4.50. | |||
| 165 W. 65th St., Lincoln Center NY 10023 Rose Builing., | Box Office 212-875-5600 | ||
| Website: | filmlinc.com | ||
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Forbes Magazine Galleries |
| Admission is free. | |||
| 62 Fifth Ave., Greenwich Village NY 10011 | Main Office 212-206-5549 | ||
| Map | |||
Foundation For Hellenic Culture |
| The Foundation for Hellenic Culture presents the history and culture of ancient and modern Greece through a program of exhibitions, concerts, lecutures, film festivals, musical events and dance festivals. Hellenic educational programs offer Modern Greek stuidies and a pilot program in classical Greek culture and language at the Children's Storefront in Harlem. | |||
| 7 W. 57th St., Midtown NY 10019 | Tel 212-308-6908 | ||
| Fax: | 212-308-0919; | E-mail: | iep.ny@ix.netcom.com |
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| Website: | foundationhellenicculture.com | ||
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Freakatorium |
| 57 Clinton St., Lower East Side NY | Tel 212-375-0475 | ||
| Website: | freakatorium.com | ||
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Goethe Institute |
| The New York branch of Munich's Goethe-Institut, located in a Beaux-Arts town house contains a cultural center, art gallery, and library. Admission is free. | |||
| 1014 Fifth Ave., Upper East Side NY 10028 82nd/83rd Sts, | Tel 212-439-8700 | ||
| Fax: | 212-439-8705; | Website: | goethe.de |
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Grey Art Gallery |
| The fine arts museum of NYU. Admission for non-students is $2.50. | |||
| 100 Washington Sq. E., Greenwich Village NY 10003 | Tel 212-998-6780 | ||
| Tel: | 212-998-6787; | Website: | nyu.edu |
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International Center of Photography |
| A museum, school, and center of learning and sharing for photographers and photo enthusiasts. | |||
| 1133 Sixth Ave., Theater District NY 10036 | Tel 212-857-0001 | ||
| Website: | icp.org | ||
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| Tu & Th 10-17, Fri 10-20, Sat & Sun 10-18 Closed on Mon. Map | |||
Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum |
| The Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum displays a comprehensive collection of artwork by sculptor Isamu Noguchi in a tranquil setting created by the artist. It has temporarily relocated it's exhibition space to 36-01 43rd Avenue in Sunnyside, Queens. The new space will provide the public access to the artwork of Isamu Noguchi during the renovation and restoration of the original museum and gardeny. Open year round. Suggested contribution for adults is $5; students & seniors is $2.50. | |||
| Tel 718-204-7088 | |||
| Tel: | 718-721-1932; | Fax: | 718-278-2348 |
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| Website: | noguchi.org | ||
Japan Society |
| Japanese art is on exhibit at the Japan Society Gallery, and the Film Center shows classic works of Japanese film. A performing arts program highlights both the traditional and contemporary in Japanese theater, dance and music. | |||
| 333 E. 47th St., Turtle Bay NY 10017 | Tel 212-752-3015 | ||
| Tel: | 212-832-1155; | Website: | japansociety.org |
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Jewish Museum |
| The Jewish Museum the preeminent museum of Jewish art and culture located on the upper West Side of New York City | |||
| 1109 Fifth Ave., East Harlem NY 10128 | General Info 212-423-3200 | ||
| Membership Info: | 212233269; | Rentals: | 212-423-3239 |
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| Website: | thejewishmuseum.org | ||
| Su-We 11-5:45; Th 11-8; Fr 11-3 Map | |||
Lower East Side Tenement Museum |
| Allows a visitor to experience how immigrants lived in the late 1800s. Admission to exhibits is free; admission for tours for adults $9: Students & seniors $7: Members free. | |||
| 97 Orchard St., Lower East Side NY 10002 | Tel 212-431-0233 | ||
| Fax: | 212-431-0402; | TTY Line ( Deaf ): | 212-431-0714 |
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| E-mail: | lestm@tenement.org; | Website: | tenement.org |
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Merchant's House Museum |
| New York City's ONLY family home preserved intact, inside & out from the 19th Century. A National Historic & New York City landmark. | |||
| 29 E. 4th St., Greenwich Village NY 10003 betw Bowery & Lafayette St, | Tel 212-777-1089 | ||
| Fax: | 212-777-1104; | Website: | merchantshouse.com |
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| Th-Mo Noon to 5pm Map | |||
Morgan Library |
| Formerly the private library of financier Pierpont Morgan in the early 1900s. Collection focuses on art, literature and rare books. Suggested admission: $8/adults; $6 for seniors/students & children under 12 free. | |||
| 29 E. 36th St., Murray Hill NY 10016 | Tel 212-685-0610 | ||
| E-mail: | media@morganlibrary.org; | Website: | morganlibrary.org |
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Morris-Jumel Mansion |
| Built in 1765 for British Col. Roger Morris, the home served as Gen. Washington's headquarters during the Revolutionary War. Today it's a house museum with 11 restored rooms decorated with period furniture, silver and china. Reservations Required. | |||
| 65 Jumel Ter., Upper West Side NY 10032 | Tel 212-923-8008 | ||
| Website: | morrisjumel.org | ||
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Mount Vernon Hotel Museum and Garden |
| This elegant, historic hotel features eight rooms furnished with period furniture and art, plus a lovely garden where hotel guests once reclined and conversed in the genteel atmosphere of the era. | |||
| 421 E. 61st St., Uptown East NY 10021 | Tel 212-838-6878 | ||
| Fax: | 212-838-7390; | E-mail: | info@mvhm.org |
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| Website: | mvhm.org | ||
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Museum at F.I.T. |
| Fashion-related exhibits, featuring jewelry, costumes, & clothing. In the Shirley Goodman Resource Center. Admission is free. | |||
| Seventh Ave., West Village NY 27th St, | Tel 212-217-5708 | ||
| Tel: | 212-217-5800; | Fax: | 212-217-5979 |
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| Website: | fitnyc.edu | ||
| Map | |||
Museum Music |
| 171 W. 80th St., Upper West Side NY 10024 | Tel 212-965-1460 | ||
| Map | |||
Museum of African Art |
| Temporarily relocated to Long Island City, Queens while a permanent home for the Museum is being constructed at 110th Street and Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The museum will maintain a full schedule of exhibitions and public and educational programs dedicated to African art. Admission is $5, Students and seniors $2.50. | |||
| 36 --01 43rd Ave , Long Island City NY | Tel 718-784-7700 | ||
| Fax: | 718-784-7718; | Website: | africanart.org |
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Museum of American Financial History |
| The Museum's exhibits are designed to show significant events in American history from a financial perspective. | |||
| 28 Broadway, Financial District NY 10004 | Tel 212-908-4519 | ||
| Fax: | 212-908-4601; | E-mail: | kaguilera@financialhistory.org |
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| Website: | financialhistory.org | ||
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Museum of American Illustration |
| Promote and stimulate interest in the art of illustration, past, present and future. Admission is free. | |||
| 128 E. 63rd St., Lenox Hill NY 10021 | Tel 212-838-2560 | ||
| Fax: | 212-838-2561; | E-mail: | si1901@aol.com |
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| Website: | societyillustrators.org | ||
| Tu:10-20;We-Fr:10-17;Sa:12-16 Map | |||
Museum of Arts and Design |
| Admission: General admission: $15; Members: Free; Students/Seniors: $12 Children 12 and under: Free Website | |||
| 2 Columbus Circle, Midtown West NY 10019 betw 5th & 6th Ave, | General Info 212-299-7777 | ||
| Website: | madmuseum.org | ||
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| Tu-Su 11-6; Th 11-9 Map | |||
Museum of Jewish Heritage |
| A memorial to the Holocaust with photos, artifacts and documentaries. The website has photographs and more that convey personal stories from the 1880s to the present day. Admission is $7 for adults; $5 for students and seniors. | |||
| 18 First Place at Battery Place, | Tel 212-509-6130 | ||
| Tel: | 212-968-1800; | Website: | mjhnyc.org |
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Museum of Television and Radio |
| Founded by William S. Paley in 1975, this museum collects, preserves & makes available to the public TV & radio programming in many a genre including those oft-wacky fun ads! Contribution: $10 adults, $8 students & senior citizens, $5 children under 13. | |||
| 25 W. 52nd St., Midtown NY 10019 betw 5th & 6th Ave, | General Info 212-621-6600 | ||
| Recorded Information: | 212-621-6800; | Website: | mtr.org |
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| Tu-Sun 12-18; Thu 12-20 & Fri 12-21 Map | |||
Museum of the City of New York |
| New York City's history told through "fascinating exhibits of photographs, memorabilia, documents, arts, toys & costumes." (Top 10 Guide to NYC '99) Suggested contribution $7 adults, $4 students, children, senior citizens & $12 families. Picture | |||
| 1220 Fifth Ave., East Harlem NY 10029 At E.103rd St., | Tel 212-534-1672 | ||
| Fax: | 212-423-0758; | Website: | mcny.org |
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| We-Su 10-5 Map | |||
Museum Quality Wines |
| 135 E. 74th St., Upper East Side NY 10021 | Tel 212-535-7058 | ||
| Map | |||
National Academy of Design Museum |
| Located in a Landmark building, the National Academy offers one of the foremost collections of American art the world over, an Annual Exhibition showcasing new work by comtemporay artists, lectures, symposia & other educational programs all designed to give the artist's unique creative perspective. Admission: $8 adult, $4.50 senior citizens & students, Free on Fridays during the Annual Exhibition. | |||
| 1083 Fifth Ave., East Harlem NY 10128 At E.89th St., | General Info 212-369-4880 | ||
| E-mail: | jordiw@ix.netcom.com; | Website: | nationalacademy.org |
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| We-Su 12-17, Fr 10-20 during Annual Exhibition Map | |||
National Museum of the American Indian (Smithsonian) |
| "The Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian is dedicated to the preservation, study, and exhibition of the life, languages, literature, history, and arts of Native Americans...." Admission is free every day. Website | |||
| 1 Bowling Green, | Recorded Information 212-668-6624 | ||
| Reservations Info: | 212-514-3705; | Website: | si.edu |
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National Sports Museum, The (Opening Summer of 2006) |
| 26 Broadway, Financial District NY | |||
| E-mail: | info@thesportsmuseum.com; | Website: | thesportsmuseum.com |
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New Museum of Contemporary Art |
| The New Museum is the only place where the art is truly global, presenting an astonishing range of installations, videos, paintings, and sculptures from around the world. | |||
| 556 W. 22nd St., Chelsea NY 10011 at 11th Avenue, | Tel 212-219-1222 | ||
| Fax: | 212-431-5328; | E-mail: | newmu@newmuseum.org |
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| Website: | newmuseum.org | ||
| Map | |||
New York City Fire Museum |
| The New York City Fire Museum occupies a renovated 1904 firehouse at 278 Spring St. in the SoHo district of Manhattan. It houses one of the nation's most important collections of fire related art and artifacts from the late 18th century to the present. Suggested admissions: $4 adults, $1 children under 12, $2 seniors & students. | |||
| 278 Spring St., Hudson Square NY 10013 | Tel 212-691-1303 | ||
| Website: | nycfiremuseum.org | ||
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New York City Police Museum |
| The New York City Police Museum captures the history of the NYPD as well as a present-day look at the world of law enforcement through the eyes of its officers. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for students and seniors. | |||
| 100 Old Slip, Financial District NY 10004 | Tel 212-301-4440 | ||
| Website: | nycpolicemuseum.org | ||
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New York Hall of Science |
| Visitors of all ages can explore the secrets of biology, chemisty and physics. More than 225 exhibits offer tons of interactive fun, and the museum also hosts special exhibits, events and science programs for youth. | |||
| Queens NY 11368 47-01 111th St Queens, | Tel 718-699-0005 | ||
| Tel: | 718-699-0301; | Fax: | 718-699-1341 |
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| E-mail: | wbrez@nyscience.org; | Website: | nyhallsci.org |
New York Historical Society |
| The Society highlights the history of New York and the nation featuring a collection of more than 40,000 objects from New York history. | |||
| 170 Central Pk. W., Central Park NY 10024 | Tel 212-873-3400 | ||
| Website: | nyhistory.org | ||
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New York Transit Museum - Brooklyn |
| U.S. largest museum devoted to urban transit has lots of engaging activities, several vintage trains and other really fine exhibits. | |||
| Brooklyn NY 11201 Brooklyn Heights, | Tel 718-243-8601 | ||
| Website: | mta.nyc.ny.us | ||
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New York Transit Museum - Brooklyn |
| Gallery annex and museum shop located in Grand Central Terminal. Shop in store and on-line for unique transit related gifts. | |||
| 130 Livingston St., Brooklyn NY 11201 | Tel 718-694-1600 | ||
| Website: | transitmuseumstore.com | ||
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P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center |
| 22 --25 Jackson Ave., Long Island City NY 11101 | Tel 718-784-2084 | ||
| E-mail: | mail@ps1.org; | Website: | ps1.org |
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Paine-Webber Gallery |
| Features short term exhibitions from NY cultural institutions. Admission is free. | |||
| 1285 Avenue of Americas, Greenwich Village NY 10019 | Tel 212-713-2885 | ||
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Pieter Claesen Wyckoff House Museum |
| This Dutch colonial farmhouse is the oldest house in New York City. The house museum features a collection of furnishings and artifacts reflecting the history of the house and its environs. | |||
| 5902 Brooklyn NY 11203 5816 Clarendon Road, | Tel 718-629-5400 | ||
| Website: | nyckidsarts.org | ||
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| Open Thursday-Friday, 12-5, groups by appointment | |||
Rose Center for Earth and Space |
| Earth and Science exhibits of the American Museum of Natural History. | |||
| Central Pk. W., Central Park NY at 79th St., | Tel 212-769-5100 | ||
| Website: | amnh.org | ||
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Rose Museum |
| Archives of Carnegie Hall including programs of more than 80,000 concerts and events, musical manuscripts, photographs, and administrative files, along with recordings, broadcasts, video tapes. Open Th-Tu and on perfomance nights to attendees. Admission is free. | |||
| Seventh Ave., West Village NY 10019 | Tel 212-903-9600 | ||
| Fax: | 212-582-5518; | Website: | ny.com |
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Skyscraper Museum |
| Two main galleries feature the museum's permanent exhibit on New York's evolving skyline, Skyscraper/ City, in addition to changing displays on the various aspects of tall buildings - from design and construciton to technology, investment and real estate. | |||
| 39 Battery Pl., Battery Park NY 10280 | Tel 212-968-1961 | ||
| E-mail: | info@skyscraper.org; | Website: | skyscraper.org |
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South Street Seaport Museum |
| Features numerous exhibits on the history of the Port of New York, as well as the nation's largest private collection of historic vessels. Visitors can tour the six historic ships berthed on the East River, a 1913 lighthouse, a 19th-century printing shop and a block-long 1812 commercial building known as Schermerhorn Row. | |||
| 207 Front St., Fulton NY 10038 | Tel 212-748-8600 | ||
| Fax: | 212-748-8610; | Website: | southstreetseaport.org |
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| Winter Starting November 1: Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 10am - 5pm; Monday - Thursday: Closed. Summer Starting April 1: 10am - 5pm daily. Map | |||
Studio Museum in Harlem |
| Showcase for African-American artists. Admission for adults is $5, $3 for students and seniors, $1 for children under 12. | |||
| 144 W. 125th St., Harlem NY 10027 | Tel 212-865-2420 | ||
| Fax: | 212-864-4800; | Website: | studiomuseuminharlem.org |
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Taipei Gallery |
| The Taipei Gallery is operated by the Chinese Information and Culture Center of the TECO in New York. The gallery exhibits both ancient Chinese arts and contemporary arts from Taiwan. Admission is free every day. | |||
| 1221 Avenue of Americas, Greenwich Village NY 10020 | Tel 212-373-1854 | ||
| Website: | taipei.org | ||
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Trinity Museum |
| The Trinity Church Museum is a small museum dedicated to the history of the church and its place in the history of NYC. Tours of the church are available. | |||
| 74 Trinity Pl., Financial District NY 10006 | Tel 212-602-0768 | ||
| Tel: | 212-602-0848; | Tel: | 212-602-0872 |
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| Website: | trinitywallstreet.org | ||
| Monday - Friday 9am - 11:45; 1pm - 3:45pm; Saturday 10am - 3:45pm; Sunday 1pm - 3:45pm Map | |||
Ukrainian Museum, The |
| The museum's purpose is to preserve, interpret and present the rich cultural heritage of the Ukrainian people. Changing exhibitions from the fine art, folk art and archival collections. | |||
| 222 E. 6th St., East Village NY 10009 | Tel 212-228-0110 | ||
| E-mail: | info@ukrainianmuseum.org; | Website: | ukrainianmuseum.org |
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| Su, We & Sa 11:30am-5pm Map | |||
Visual Arts Museum |
| The Museum at the School of Visual Arts. Admission is free. | |||
| 209 E. 23rd St., Kips Bay NY | Tel 212-592-2207 | ||
| Website: | schoolofvisualarts.edu | ||
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Waterfront Museum, The |
| Provides waterfront access, promotes historic preservation, and fosters an understanding of the NY Harbor as a waterway carrying commerce and commuters as well as a means for culture and recreation. | |||
| Tel 718-624-4719 | |||
| Fax: | 718-852-7432; | Website: | waterfrontmuseum.org |
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Whitney Museum at Philip Morris |
| Four exhibitions are organized annually in the 900-square-foot gallery, with an emphasis on solo exhibitions by contemporary living artists. Admission is free every day. | |||
| 120 Park Ave., Murray Hill NY 10017 42nd St., | General Info 917-663-2453 | ||
| Membership Info: | 212-570-3641; | Website: | whitney.org |
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Yeshiva University Museum |
| This teaching museum serves both Jewish & non-Jewish audiences with exhibitions, public programs & publications focusing on Jewish themes, exploring history, art & culture. It sponsors tours, public lectures, workshops, videos, films & performances for adults, children, seniors. See website for info. | |||
| 1520 Amsterdam Ave., Hamilton Heights NY 10031 | Tel 212-960-5390 | ||
| Fax: | 212-960-5406; | Website: | yu.edu |
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Dahesh Museum |
| Admission is free. | |||
| 580 Madison Ave., Midtown NY 10017 betw 56th & 57th St, | Tel 212-759-0606 | ||
| Fax: | 212-758-1235; | Website: | daheshmuseum.org |
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Dyckman Farmhouse Museum |
| Last surviving Dutch-Colonial farmhouse, over 200 years old. See website for more details. | |||
| 4881 Broadway, Inwood NY 10034 204th St., | Tel 212-304-9422 | ||
| Fax: | 212-304-0635; | E-mail: | info@dyckman.org |
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| Website: | dyckman.org | ||
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Hamilton Grange National Memorial |
| The Federal style house Alexander Hamilton commissioned & lived in for only 2 short years before he died in a duel with his political rival, Aaron Burr. The Grange was named so after Hamilton's ancestral home in Scotland. Small museum on site. Admission, tours & programs all free. National Memorial. | |||
| 287 Convent Ave., Audubon NY 10003 betw W.141st & W.142nd St, | Tel 212-283-5154 | ||
| Tel: | 212-666-1640; | Website: | nps.gov |
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Nicholas Roerich |
| A major center for the exhibition of paintings by Nicholas Roerich, and makes available many reproductions of his art and numerous books about his life and work. The Museum is also a cultural center, presenting a broad program of concerts and poetry readings. | |||
| 319 W. 107th St., Upper West Side NY 10025 | Tel 212-864-7752 | ||
| Fax: | 212-864-7704; | Website: | roerich.org |
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Poe Cottage |
| Edgar Allen Poe moved here in 1846 and lived here for three years. Located in The Bronx in Poe Park at Grand Concourse and E. Kingsbridge Road. | |||
| Tel 718-881-8900 | |||
| Fax: | 718-881-4827; | Website: | bronxhistoricalsociety.org |
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Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace |
| The only President born in New York City, "Teddie" lived here until he was 15 years old. The house was demolished in 1916, but the property was purchased after Roosevelt's death in 1919 and a replica of the home was built in its place. Today it contains five rooms furnished with period artifacts, two museum galleries and a bookstore. | |||
| 28 E. 20th St., Flatiron District NY 10003 | Tel 212-260-1616 | ||
| Fax: | 212-677-3587; | Website: | nps.gov |
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| Tuesday through Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm from Tuesday through Saturday. The House is closed on all Federal holidays. Map | |||
Valentine-Varian House |
| The four level fieldstone farmhouse has stood at the crossroads of history since 1758, when Isaac Valentine built it near the Boston Post Road, which linked many of the major cities in the American Colonies. | |||
| E. 100th St., East Harlem NY 10467 | Fax 212-881-4827 | ||
| General Info: | 718-881-8900; | Website: | bronxhistoricalsociety.org |
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Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum |
| Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum is the only museum in the country devoted exclusively to historic and contemporary design. A Smithsonian Institution facility, the museum features collections that include drawings, prints and graphic design; product design and decorative arts; textiles; and wallcoverings. Click here for a Location. | |||
| 2 E. 91st St., Carnegie Hill NY 10128 Fifth Avenue, | Tel 212-849-8400 | ||
| E-mail: | chtours@si.edu; | Website: | cooperhewitt.org |
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| Mo-Th 10-5; Fr 10-9; Sa 10-6; Su 12-6 Map | |||
Dakota Apartments, The |
| Perhaps Manhattan's most famous apartment building, the Dakota has housed many celebities including Lauren Bacall, Leonard Bernstein, Roberta Flack, and Boris Karloff. It was also the location for the film Rosemary's Baby. But it is most well-known for the tragic murder of then-resident John Lennon, who was shot in front of the builidng on Dec. 8, 1980. | |||
| 1 W. 72nd St., Upper West Side NY | |||
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Federal Hall National Memorial |
| This location was home to NYC's City Hall of the 1700's. That building was demolished, however, in 1812 & the structure on this site today was erected as the Customs House & later, when Customs moved up the street, became the US Subtreasury. Admissions, tours, programs all free. Museum on site. More info on website. National Memorial. | |||
| 26 Wall St., Financial District NY 10001 At Broad St., | Tel 212-825-6888 | ||
| Fax: | 212-264-0725; | Website: | nps.gov |
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Queens Theater in the Park (Queens) |
| Performing arts center. | |||
| Tel 718-760-0064 | |||
| Fax: | 212-760-1972; | E-mail: | info@queenstheatre.org |
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| Website: | queenstheatre.org | ||
St. Paul's Church |
| This church no longer holds services. It is purely an historical site with museum & cemetery. Admission, tours, programs all free. National Historic Site. | |||
| Columbus Ave., | Tel 914-667-4116 | ||
| Special Event: | 212-825-6990; | Website: | nps.gov |
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| Mo-Fr 9-17; Closed Nat'l Holidays; Special Wkend Programs Offered | |||
Atlas Clock |
| Located in front of Tiffany & Co., this bronzed wood carving was originally designed for an earlier store. It is reported to have stopped ticking at the exact time of Lincoln's death : April 15, 1865 at 7:22 am. It was reset that day, & hasn't stopped again since. | |||
| 727 Fifth Ave., Midtown NY 10022 | |||
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Castle Clinton National Monument |
| Castle Clinton was built to defend New York Harbor during the War of 1812. It served as an entertainment center during the mid-1880s, an immigrant landing depot form 1855 to 1890 and the home of the New York City Aquarium for nearly 50 years. | |||
| 26 Wall St., Financial District NY 10005 Battery Park, | Tel 212-344-7220 | ||
| Fax: | 212-825-6874; | Website: | nps.gov |
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| 8:30am to 5pm daily. Closed December 25th. Map | |||
Clocktower |
| 346 Broadway, CivicCenter NY 10013 | Tel 212-274-4449 | ||
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Colgate Clock |
| At 1,963.5 square feet, this is the world's largest vertical clock face. Built in 1924, it is actually located in Jersey City but it faces New York City. | |||
Grant's Tomb |
| Mausoleum influenced by Napoleon's tomb in Paris for President Ulysses S. Grant & his wife, answering that age old question who is buried in Grant's Tomb? Second largest mausoleum in the west. A quite out of the way location. Admission, tours & programs all free. | |||
| Riverside Dr., and 122nd Street, | Tel 212-666-1640 | ||
| Tel: | 212-666-1668; | Tel: | 212-825-6890 |
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| Fax: | 212-932-9631; | Website: | nps.gov |
Met Life Tower Clock |
| This clock not only gives you the time, it entertains as well. It plays parts from Handel until 9 pm when it reverts to flashing the quarter hour. | |||
| 1 Madison Ave., Midtown South NY 10010 | |||
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Minerva and the Bell Ringers |
| This clock was built in the 1890's for the original New York Herald building. Also known as the Bennett Clock for The Herald's publisher, it only tolls the hours from 8 am to 10 pm so as not to disturb the neighbors. | |||
| Herald Sq., Fashion District NY 10001 | |||
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Red Square Clock |
| A large clock on top of the Red Square apartment building. Built by M & Co, the numbers read clockwise: 12, 4, 9, 6, 1, 10, 5, 11, 7, 2, 3, 8. | |||
| 250 East Houston St., East Village NY | |||
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Sherry Netherland Clock |
| This landmark clock in the shape of a pocket watch was first put up in 1885. It has been standing guard outside the Sherry Netherland Hotel since it opened in 1927. | |||
| 781 Fifth Ave., Midtown South NY 10022 | |||
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Statue of Liberty |
| Dedicated in 1886 as a gift to the United States form the people of France, the Statue of Liberty is arguabley the most recognizable landmark in the Empirte State. Click here for Ferry information. Click here for a Location | |||
| Liberty Isl&, New York Harbor, | Tel 212-269-5755 | ||
| Tel: | 212-363-3200; | Tel: | 212-363-7620 |
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| Fax: | 212-363-8347; | Website: | nps.gov |
The Maiden Lane Clock |
| Original clock owned by William Bartham Jewelers, was set into the sidewalk about 1915. Once a drop number clock, it now has a Cartier face covered with a space shuttle tough, NASA designed covering. | |||
| 174 Broadway, Financial District NY 10038 | Tel 212-732-0890 | ||
| Fax: | 212-964-1581 | ||
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Toy Center Clock |
| 200 Fifth Ave., Midtown South NY 10010 | |||
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Gracie Mansion |
| Official residence of the Mayor of NYC, the mansion is both an historic landmark & now as then a retreat from the busier parts of the city. Tours available, call for reservations. Click here for a Location. | |||
| 180 E. 88th St., Carnegie Hill NY At East End Ave., | Tel 212-570-4751 | ||
| Website: | ci.nyc.ny.us | ||
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| Business Hrs. We 10-14 Map | |||
Van Cortlandt Mansion |
| Built as a country estate in 1748 & a refuge for George Washington when the British were chasing him during the early part of the Revolution. Today it is set in a park & visitors can tour nine period rooms in the mansion. | |||
| W. 246 St, Bronx, NY, | Fax 718-543-3315 | ||
| General Info: | 718-543-3344 | ||
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