Vasily's list of New York Museums

The list includes only the museums that I have personally visited in New York. The list also includes several galleries that, in terms of their beauty, fame, and significance, can be equated with a museum.

Total visited museums: 102
Spent so far: $1,732 (tours are not included)
All museum on 📍 Google Maps (updates weekly)

Tours you don't want to miss

Museums and unique places you can visit only through the tour. As a rule, such tours are of particular interest to those who have already visited the major museums and are relatively deeply interested in the history and culture of New York City.

⭐️ United Nations Headquarters—A unique chance to visit the fateful General Assembly Hall, which each of us has seen dozens of times.
⭐️ Crown Tour at Statue of Liberty—An incredible opportunity to be inside the head and crown of the most famous statue in the world.
⭐️ Louis Armstrong House—the beautiful art of a beautiful country
⭐️ Ellis Island Hospital Hard Hat Tour —One of the best tours on the subject of immigration to the United States and New York City in the early 20th century.
⭐️ Gracie Mansion—Don't miss the chance to visit many of New York's mayors at once
⭐️ Mount Vernon Hotel Museum—The history of the former hotel mirrors the history of early 19th century New York.
⭐️ Merchant's House Museum—The time machine in mid-19th century new york
⭐️ Riverside Church and Tower—On this tour, you can climb up into the church tower, see a beautiful view of the city, and maybe even ring the bell!
⭐️ Judd Foundation —A window into the art and life of famous artist Donald Judd
⭐️ Tenement Museum —Experience a one-of-a-kind opportunity to select a family that intrigues you and spend an hour immersing yourself in their lives inside their New York City apartment from a century ago.
⭐️ The Catacombs tour at Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral NYC—Real catacombs, stories of gang and church rivalry, visits to 'The Godfather' film locations, and even the opportunity to buy an entire mausoleum for 8 million dollars – these are just a few of the intriguing aspects
⭐️ Radio City Hall Tour—I didn't even expect that a tour of the concert venue could be so engaging and fascinating
⭐️ Chaim Gross Studio Museum—A tour of the studio and home of the famous sculptor, an immigrant from Ukraine. Louise Nevelson was among his students
⭐️ Morris-Jumel Mansion—For sophisticated connoisseurs of the city's history
⭐️ Highbridge Water Tower—For sophisticated connoisseurs of the city's history
⭐️ Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site —a free and relatively short tour in which you learn at least a few cool stories
⭐️ Park Avenue Armory—Beautiful interiors of the late 20th century, including such designers as Tifami
⭐️ Museum at Eldridge Street—Inside the synagogue, you'll find exquisite beauty, and you have the option to take a guided tour with a docent.
⭐️ Brooklyn Navy Yards Tour and Museum—A nearly three-hour hike through the former Navy Yard, where you can learn about both the ships and modern urbanism of New York City, as well as explore the variety of businesses and art that operate on the grounds.
⭐️ Hamilton Grange National Memorial—A great place to go if you've visited all the places on the list, or if you decide to explore the personality of Alexander Hamelton in more depth than the many times you've read the wikipedia article.
⭐️ Madison Square Garden All Access Tour—You'll learn considerably more history and facts from wikipedia, but a strong thing about the tour is the ability to go very quickly into different sectors of MSG, including Lexus Suites and team lockers.

Vasily Danilenko's personal museum rating

⭐️1. Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) ⭐️2. Metropolitan Museum of Art ⭐️3. The National September 11 Memorial & Museum ⭐️4. Guggenheim Museum ⭐️5. Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum ⭐️6. Met Breuer ⭐️7. Whitney Museum of American Art ⭐️8. Brooklyn Museum ⭐️9. Dia:Chelsea ⭐️10. The Morgan Library & Museum ⭐️11. Neue Galerie ⭐️12. Noguchi Museum ⭐️13. United Nations Headquarters ⭐️14. Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation (a new wing of American Museum of Natural History) ⭐️15. Crown Tour at Statue of Liberty ⭐️16. The Cloisters ⭐️17. Frick Collection ⭐️18. Jewish Museum ⭐️19. Museum of the City of New York ⭐️20. New York Earth Room ⭐️21. Statue of Liberty Museum, Grounds, and Pedestal ⭐️22. Broken Kilometer ⭐️23. Nicholas Roerich Museum ⭐️24. The Brant Foundation ⭐️25. Louis Armstrong House ⭐️26. Ellis Island Hospital Hard Hat Tour ⭐️27. The FRIENDS™ Experience New York ⭐️28. Mmuseumm ⭐️29. New York Transit Museum ⭐️30. Madame Tussauds New York ⭐️31. Gracie Mansion ⭐️32. MoMA PS1 ⭐️33. Mount Vernon Hotel Museum ⭐️34. New Museum ⭐️35. New York Botanical Garden ⭐️36. New York Public Library Main Branch ⭐️37. Rubin Museum of Art ⭐️38. The Shed ⭐️39. Fraunces Tavern ⭐️40. Merchant's House Museum ⭐️41. Riverside Church and Tower ⭐️42. Judd Foundation ⭐️43. New-York Historical Society ⭐️44. Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration ⭐️45. Tenement Museum ⭐️46. Spyscape ⭐️47. The Catacombs tour at Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral NYC ⭐️48. Radio City Hall Tour ⭐️49. Museum of Jewish Heritage ⭐️50. Museum of Broadway ⭐️51. El Museo del Barrio ⭐️52. American Museum of Natural History ⭐️53. Chaim Gross Studio Museum ⭐️54. Drawing Center ⭐️55. International Center of Photography ⭐️56. Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art ⭐️57. Museum of Arts and Design ⭐️58. Museum of Chinese in America ⭐️59. SculptureCenter ⭐️60. Socrates Sculpture Park ⭐️61. Dog museum ⭐️62. Museum of the Moving Image ⭐️63. Skyscraper Museum ⭐️64. Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Art Gallery ⭐️65. Morris-Jumel Mansion ⭐️66. Highbridge Water Tower ⭐️67. Times Square Hum (Neuhaus) ⭐️68. Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site ⭐️69. The Ukrainian Museum ⭐️70. Park Avenue Armory ⭐️71. Museum at Eldridge Street ⭐️72. Salvator Mundi Museum of Art ⭐️73. Brooklyn Navy Yards Tour and Museum ⭐️74. Mercer Labs (Museum of Art and Technology) ⭐️75. Asia Society ⭐️76. Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum ⭐️77. Museum at FIT ⭐️78. Museum of Sex ⭐️79. Queens Museum ⭐️80. Hamilton Grange National Memorial ⭐️81. New Africa Center ⭐️82. Art at Americas Society ⭐️83. American Folk Art Museum ⭐️84. The House of Cannabis (THC NYC) ⭐️85. Sea Port Museum ⭐️86. Madison Square Garden All Access Tour ⭐️87. Center for Jewish History ⭐️88. Japan Society ⭐️89. Vander Ende-Onderdonk House Museum Tours ⭐️90. Fire Museum ⭐️91. Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art ⭐️92. Ice Cream Museum (MOIC) ⭐️93. Bernard Museum ⭐️94. Poster House ⭐️95. National Museum of the American Indian ⭐️96. The City Reliquary Museum ⭐️97. Williamsburg Art & Historical Center ⭐️98. Salmagundi Club ⭐️99. General Grant National Memorial and Mausoleum ⭐️100. Center for Brooklyn History ⭐️101. Center for Architecture ⭐️102. Paley Center for Media

1. Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

⏳1929📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $25.00
A major diamond in the crown of New York's museums. Only the Met is better.

Modern art including architecture and design, drawings, painting, sculpture, photography, prints, illustrated books and artist's books, film, and electronic media

2. Metropolitan Museum of Art

⏳1870📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $30.00
The largest and most visited museum in the United States. Only the Moma is better.

One of the world's largest art museums, includes American art and decorative arts, European, African, Asian, Ancient Egyptian, Roman and Greek art, Byzantine and Islamic art, modern art

3. The National September 11 Memorial & Museum

⏳2014📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $29.00
a very progressive museum, It doesn't look like any of the museums. Also you can walk under the fountains of the memorial,

Memorial and museum in NYC honoring the victims of the 9/11 attacks. Features two reflecting pools and exhibitions with artifacts and personal stories.

4. Guggenheim Museum

⏳1937📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $25.00
One of the best museums in New York City. Architect: Frank Lloyd Wright

5. Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

⏳1982📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $36.00
It's a full-day museum. In addition to the huge ship, you can also take a tour of the Concorde plane or the submarine

Showcases the World War II aircraft carrier USS Intrepid, Space Shuttle Enterprise, submarine USS Growler, a Concorde supersonic airplane, helicopters and military aircraft

6. Met Breuer

⏳2016📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $30.00
An architectural masterpiece that hosted Frick's collection while his house was being renovated.

Modern and contemporary art, part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, opened in the building formerly occupied by the Whitney Museum of American Art

7. Whitney Museum of American Art

⏳1930📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $25.00

20th-century American art and contemporary American art by living artists

8. Brooklyn Museum

⏳1895📍Brooklyn 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $25.00
great amazing museum

Collections include American art, Egyptian, Classical, and Ancient Near Eastern art, feminist, European, and art of the Pacific Islands

9. Dia:Chelsea

⏳1987📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 FREE
Awesome Gallery in georgeos place

You should consider visiting Dia:Chelsea if you are interested in contemporary art and want to experience thought-provoking exhibitions from a range of artists. The museum has a reputation for showcasing cutting-edge and challenging works in a variety of media, and its spacious and well-designed galleries offer a unique setting for visitors to engage with the art.

10. The Morgan Library & Museum

⏳1924📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $22.00
The library and office of one of the richest and most famous Americans, whose name is given to the richest non-Chinese bank in the world

Includes books and printed materials, prints, and drawings of European artists, material from ancient Egypt and medieval liturgical objects, ancient Near Eastern cylinder seals, music manuscripts

11. Neue Galerie

⏳2001📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $25.00
I would give this museum first place in the "Greatest Aesthetic Pleasure per Square Foot" category. The museum's cafe deserves a separate nomination.

Gallery of early-20th-century German and Austrian art and design

12. Noguchi Museum

⏳1985📍Queens 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $12.00
one of New York's finest museums, opening the door to the world of Nauci's amazing art and life. It's also a good opportunity to take ride on the Ferry

Works by sculptor Isamu Noguchi

13. United Nations Headquarters

⏳1952📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $26.00
A tour for fans of politics and history, where you can visit the general assembly building. Only the Oval Office tour of the White House can compete with this tour.

Includes exhibits on such topics as peacekeeping operations, decolonization and disarmament, and the United Nations Art Collection

14. Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation (a new wing of American Museum of Natural History)

⏳2023📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $25.00
One of the most beautiful museum buildings in the world

The new Gilder Center features new exhibition galleries and one-of-a-kind experiences, including an insectarium, butterfly vivarium, floor-to-ceiling collections displays, and more—and connects to the rest of the American Museum of Natural History on four floors.

15. Crown Tour at Statue of Liberty

⏳1886📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $24.50
Just want to add that you can take a tour right into the head of the statue and look at New York from the windows of its crown. Also there are two beautiful museums on the island about the statue, plan a half day visit for sure.

The opportunity to go up inside the head of the statue and look out of the window inside its crown

16. The Cloisters

⏳1938📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $30.00
Cool view to the Hudson River and George, Perfect for fans of the Middle Ages

Art and architecture of the European Middle Ages, including sculptures, paintings, and religious artifacts, in a serene and contemplative setting.

17. Frick Collection

⏳1935📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $22.00
Не мог

Mansion with collection of old master paintings and fine furniture

18. Jewish Museum

⏳1904📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $18.00
That's when the experience exceeds the expectations. A great modern museum.

Modern and contemporary Jewish art, history

19. Museum of the City of New York

⏳1923📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $20.00
It's twice as interesting if you get on one of the free tours. The history and life of New York City as told by New Yorkers themselves.

Art and local history

20. New York Earth Room

⏳1977📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 FREE
One of the most ingenious and impressive gallery experiences in the world. Don't miss the opportunity to talk to the Earth keeper, who has worked there since 1989. (I'm your fun, Bill!)

Permanent exhibit of earth covered room

21. Statue of Liberty Museum, Grounds, and Pedestal

⏳1886📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $24.80
Just want to add that you can take a tour right into the head of the statue and look at New York from the windows of its crown. Also there are two beautiful museums on the island about the statue, plan a half day visit for sure.

Accessible by boat from Battery Park in Manhattan and Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey

22. Broken Kilometer

⏳1979📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎

Broken Kilometer is an art installation in NYC featuring a line of one thousand brass rods, each measuring two meters in length, arranged in a grid pattern.

23. Nicholas Roerich Museum

⏳1929📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 FREE
A unique opportunity to witness the visuals from a blockbuster titled 'The Life and Creativity of Nicholas Roerich' with your own eyes. Just think about it – he's the only artist in New York for whom a separate skyscraper was built.

The Nicholas Roerich Museum in New York City is dedicated to the works of Nicholas Roerich, a Russian-born artist whose work focused on nature scenes from the Himalayas

24. The Brant Foundation

⏳2019📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $22.00
An amazing gallery in a very beautiful space that was the studio of a great artist Walter De Maria

The Brant Foundation Art Study Center is a private gallery in a former studio of Walter De Maria

25. Louis Armstrong House

⏳1976📍Queens 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $15.00
the beautiful art of a beautiful country

Home of musician Louis Armstrong. It was the home of Louis Armstrong and his wife Lucille Wilson from 1943 until his death in 1971

26. Ellis Island Hospital Hard Hat Tour

⏳1902📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $74.50
One of the best tours on the subject of immigration to the United States and New York City in the early 20th century.

The Ellis Island Immigrant Hospital (also known as Hospital No. 43) was a medical facility that operated from 1902 to 1951, providing medical examinations and treatment to arriving immigrants during the peak of immigration to the United States.

27. The FRIENDS™ Experience New York

⏳2019📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $56.93
The FRIENDS™ Experience New York is an interactive pop-up exhibit dedicated to the iconic TV show FRIENDS™, featuring recreated sets, authentic props, and memorable moments, allowing fans to immerse themselves in the beloved sitcom's universe.

Best thing you can see if you like The Friends TV show. For non-fans, moderately good.

28. Mmuseumm

⏳2012📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 0
In a tiny pop-up museum, barely a few square meters, you'll discover stunning art. This museum is like that one friend who's always just around the corner, making art more accessible than your daily coffee run. It's the art gallery you stumble upon when you're not even looking!

Mmuseumm is a small, quirky museum in a freight elevator shaft. It showcases an eclectic collection of everyday objects and cultural artifacts, aiming to provoke thought and spark conversations about contemporary issues. Mmuseumm offers a unique and immersive perspective on modern society in a compact space.

29. New York Transit Museum

⏳1976📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 10
I haven't seen anything more conceptual, a subway (and more) museum located in an abandoned subway station, and the museum itself lives up to your expectations.

The New York Transit Museum, located in a historic subway station, offers a fascinating journey through the city's transit history. It houses vintage subway cars, buses, and engaging exhibits that showcase the evolution of public transportation in NYC.

30. Madame Tussauds New York

⏳2000📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 47.89
If this museum were a film, it's as if Michael Bay directed it. It may come across as cheesy, but it's also grand, captivating, and enjoyable.

Madame Tussauds New York is a world-renowned wax museum in Times Square. It showcases incredibly lifelike wax figures of celebrities, historical figures, and pop culture icons. Visitors can interact with their favorite stars, pose for photos, and explore themed galleries, making it a popular attraction for entertainment and celebrity enthusiasts in the heart of New York City.

31. Gracie Mansion

⏳1799📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 FREE
Don't miss the chance to visit many of New York's mayors at once

Official residence of the Mayor of New York City

32. MoMA PS1

⏳1971📍Queens 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $10.00
One of New York's most fashionable and avant-garde museums, located in a 19th century school building

Contemporary art museum, part of Museum of Modern Art

33. Mount Vernon Hotel Museum

⏳1799📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $15.00
The history of the former hotel mirrors the history of early 19th century New York.

Early 19th period-century hotel

34. New Museum

⏳1977📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $18.00
Awesome building by Sanaa architectural firm, bold and innovative exhibit. A museum that challenges. A beautiful observation deck on the seventh floor of the museum.

Contemporary art from around the world

35. New York Botanical Garden

⏳1891📍Bronx 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $35.00
One of the best reasons to take a day trip to the Bronx

Includes Mertz Library with exhibitions relating to botanical themes and the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory

36. New York Public Library Main Branch

⏳1911📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 FREE
a must visit place. Pay attention to the foundation of the building, which will be specially expoused to visitors at some places. The library was built on the site of a former water reservoir.

Exhibitions about art, history, culture, photography from its collections

37. Rubin Museum of Art

⏳2004📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $19.00
A gem for those interested in Asian culture. Don't be lazy to get the gem from the hands of a free tour guide.

Art of the Himalayas and surrounding regions

38. The Shed

⏳2019📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $10.00
The new exhibition building, where every month is a must see event

Hosts activities in a wide range of cultural areas including art, performance, film, design, food, fashion, and new combinations of cultural content

39. Fraunces Tavern

⏳1907 (1719 )📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $7.00

Reconstruction of a tavern with a prominent role in pre-Revolution and American Revolution history

40. Merchant's House Museum

⏳Building 1832📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $23.05
The time machine in mid-19th century new york

Merchant's House Museum is a museum in NYC that showcases a preserved 19th-century family home, featuring period furnishings, artifacts, and educational programs on the history of the house and its occupants.

41. Riverside Church and Tower

⏳1930📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $12.00
On this tour, you can climb up into the church tower, see a beautiful view of the city, and maybe even ring the bell!

Riverside Church is a towering Gothic Revival church located in Morningside Heights, New York City. Completed in 1930, it is known for its impressive architecture, large stained-glass windows, and social justice advocacy. The church has hosted notable speakers such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela.

42. Judd Foundation

⏳1970📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $27.50
I dare say this destination caters to the most discerning and art-loving visitors, serving as your initial gateway to a journey in Marfa, Texas

Judd Foundation maintains and preserves Donald Judd's permanently installed living and working spaces, libraries, and archives in New York

43. New-York Historical Society

⏳1970📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $22.00
New York's first museum

The New-York Historical Society is an American history museum and library in New York City. The society was founded in 1804 as New York's first museum. It presents exhibitions, public programs, and research that explore the history of New York and the nation.

44. Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration

⏳1900📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $24.80
The museum is a good chance to see and learn about the place through which 80% of U.S. immigration in their day passed.

Ellis Island is a small island located in New York Harbor. From 1892 to 1954, it served as the primary immigration station in the United States, processing millions of immigrants seeking entry into the country.

45. Tenement Museum

⏳1988📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $30.00
The Tenement Museum in NYC preserves the immigrant experience, displaying restored apartments and telling the stories of 19th and 20th-century working-class immigrants through guided tours and exhibits.

Experience a one-of-a-kind opportunity to select a family that intrigues you and spend an hour immersing yourself in their lives inside their New York City apartment from a century ago.

46. Spyscape

⏳2018📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $46
It's hard to find another museum in New York that approaches the museum-going experience with such quality and magnificence. It's a pity that, despite the fascinating subject matter, the experience didn't captivate me as much

Spyscape in NYC is a captivating museum that delves into the intriguing world of espionage. It features interactive exhibits, spy history, real gadgets, and challenges that allow visitors to test their spy skills while learning about the fascinating realm of covert operations and intelligence.

47. The Catacombs tour at Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral NYC

⏳1815📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 37
Real catacombs, stories of gang and church rivalry, visits to 'The Godfather' film locations, and even the opportunity to buy an entire mausoleum for 8 million dollars – these are just a few of the intriguing aspects that can entice you on this tour.

The Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral in NYC is the very first Catholic Cathedral of the Archdiocese of New York and the original St. Patrick's Cathedral. Elevate your experience with our Catacombs by Candlelight Tour, which includes exclusive access to the Basilica's interior.

48. Radio City Hall Tour

⏳1932📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 42
I didn't even expect that a tour of the concert venue could be so engaging and fascinating

The Radio City Music Hall Tour is renowned for its role in preserving the legacy of one of the world's most iconic entertainment venues. Visitors are captivated by its legendary Art Deco design, rich history, and the chance to witness the magic of the Radio City Rockettes, making it a must-visit destination.

49. Museum of Jewish Heritage

⏳1997📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 18
A beautifully done museum telling the story of one of the biggest tragedies of the 20th century. Recommended. The museum has a wonderful Jewish cafe with Eastern European cuisine with access to the garden and a view of the Statue of Liberty.

The Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City is dedicated to preserving and educating about Jewish history, culture, and the Holocaust. It houses an extensive collection of artifacts, exhibitions, and survivor testimonies, providing a powerful and educational experience that honors Jewish heritage and commemorates the Holocaust's victims and survivors.

50. Museum of Broadway

⏳2022📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 43
An absolute must see if you've enjoyed at least one Broadway musical. The theme is covered to a 10 out of 10;

The Museum of Broadway, on West 45th Street in Times Square, is the first permanent for-profit museum dedicated to documenting the history and experience of Broadway theatre and its profound influence. The museum covers more than three hundred years of Broadway history, including costumes and props from more than 500 productions.

51. El Museo del Barrio

⏳1969📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 10.49
A beautiful and vibrant museum that exposes you to Latin American and Caribbean artists. You also get free admission to the New York Museum, which is in the next building.

El Museo del Barrio, located in East Harlem, New York City, is a cultural institution dedicated to Latin American and Caribbean art and culture. It hosts exhibitions, educational programs, and events, showcasing the rich diversity and contributions of these regions to the cultural tapestry of the United States.

52. American Museum of Natural History

⏳1869📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 FREE
? a must-see museum

The world's largest natural history museum. featuring exhibits on natural history, science, and culture from around the globe. Includes Rose Center for Earth and Space

53. Chaim Gross Studio Museum

⏳1994📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $15.00
A tour of the studio and home of the famous sculptor, an immigrant from Ukraine. Louise Nevelson was among his students

The Chaim Gross Studio Museum is a museum in New York City that features the works of Chaim Gross, a sculptor known for his modernist style and focus on the human form.

54. Drawing Center

⏳1977📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 FREE
Don't let the names confuse you, you'll find drawings by prominent artists there. The small size makes this museum more friendly.

Contemporary and historical drawings

55. International Center of Photography

⏳1974📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $18.00
The permanent display is inferior to the magnificent exhibitions.

Photography exhibits - moving to Lower Manhattan in 2016

56. Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art

⏳2016📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $10.00
More of a gallery than a museum. The absolute flagship of the LGBTQ+ subject.

Contemporary and historical gay-related art

57. Museum of Arts and Design

⏳1956📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $18.00
a beautiful museum with a gorgeous restaurant overlooking the central park on the top floor.

Features contemporary hand-made objects in a variety of media, including clay, glass, metal, fiber, and wood, located at Columbus Circle

58. Museum of Chinese in America

⏳1980📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $12.00
A small and atmospheric museum that is perfectly in line with its name.

History of North America's Chinatowns and the cultural contributions of Chinese immigrants

59. SculptureCenter

⏳1928📍Queens 🗺️ 📚 🌎 FREE
A great gallery that will give great content for your instagram. Nearby Moma PS1, a chance to make the perfect combo.

Dedicated to experimental and innovative developments in contemporary sculpture

60. Socrates Sculpture Park

⏳1986📍Queens 🗺️ 📚 🌎 FREE
I can't say that this place can be the reason for a trip to Queens, but would be a great addition to a walk along the East River waterfront and Noguchi Museum

Outdoor museum and public park where artists can create and exhibit sculptures and multi-media installations

61. Dog museum

⏳1982📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $15.00

The Dog Museum is a museum in NYC that celebrates the history and culture of dogs, featuring exhibitions, artifacts, and educational programs related to the role of dogs in society.

62. Museum of the Moving Image

⏳1988📍Queens 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $20.00

Exhibitions and programs dedicated to the art, history, technique, and technology of film, television, digital media, video games, the internet, and more.

63. Skyscraper Museum

⏳1996📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 FREE

Skyscraper Museum is a museum in NYC dedicated to the history, design, and construction of tall buildings, featuring exhibitions, collections, and educational programs on skyscrapers around the world.

64. Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Art Gallery

⏳1986📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 FREE

The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Art Gallery is a gallery in NYC that features exhibitions of contemporary and historical art, with a focus on works that explore social and political themes.

65. Morris-Jumel Mansion

⏳Building 1765📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $17.83
For sophisticated connoisseurs of the city's history

Morris-Jumel Mansion is a historic site in NYC that preserves the oldest surviving house in Manhattan, and features exhibitions, collections, and educational programs on the history of the house and its inhabitants.

66. Highbridge Water Tower

⏳1872📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 FREE
For sophisticated connoisseurs of the city's history

The High Bridge Water Tower was built in 1866–1872 to help meet the ever-increasing demands on the city's water system. Water was pumped up 100 feet (30 m) to a 7-acre (2.8 ha) reservoir next to the tower – now the site of a play center and public pool built in 1934–1936 – which then provided water to be lifted to the tower's 47,000 US gallons (180 m3) tank. This "high service" improved the water system's gravity pressure, necessary because of the increased use of flush toilets.

67. Times Square Hum (Neuhaus)

⏳1977📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 FREE
Maybe not the most scholarly endeavor, but definitely a quirky and unforgettable blend of culture and auditory amusement!

The Times Square Hum, is a permanent sound art installation created by Max Neuhaus in Times Square in New York City. Originally installed in 1977, it was removed in 1992 and reinstalled in 2002. It is maintained by the Dia Art Foundation, who consider it one of the eleven locations and sites they manage.

68. Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site

⏳1923📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 FREE
a free and relatively short tour in which you learn at least a few cool stories

Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site is a replica of the birthplace and childhood home of 26th president of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt.

69. The Ukrainian Museum

⏳1976📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $8.00
the beautiful art of a beautiful country

The Ukrainian Museum is the largest museum of its kind outside of Ukraine and is dedicated to the enjoyment, understanding, and preservation of the artistic and cultural heritage of Ukraine

70. Park Avenue Armory

⏳1881📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $30.00
Beautiful interiors of the late 20th century, including such designers as Tifami

Park Avenue Armory is a historic National Guard armory building built in 1880 and designed in the Gothic Revival style by Charles Clinton.

71. Museum at Eldridge Street

⏳1887📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 15.9
Inside the synagogue, you'll find exquisite beauty, and you have the option to take a guided tour with a docent.

Opened in 1887, the synagogue is the first great house of worship built in the United States by Eastern European Jewish immigrants. Today, it is the only remaining marker of the great wave of Jewish migration to the Lower East

72. Salvator Mundi Museum of Art

⏳2023📍Brooklyn 🗺️ 📚 🌎 0
The museum is a performance by a local artist playing on the theme of a famous painting. The museum is so small, so expensive is the painting it is named after. Perhaps the smallest museum in New York City.

This museum is dedicated to the Salvator Mundi and is the largest collection of artwork and ephemera on the subject. It is also an art project and company that goes by the name Real Salvator Mundi. The Salvator Mundi will forever be the subject of much interest, intrigue and debate regarding quality and authenticity

73. Brooklyn Navy Yards Tour and Museum

⏳1801📍Brooklyn 🗺️ 📚 🌎 53
A nearly three-hour hike through the former Navy Yard, where you can learn about both the ships and modern urbanism of New York City, as well as explore the variety of businesses and art that operate on the grounds.

The Brooklyn Navy Yard, established in 1801, is a historic industrial complex in Brooklyn, New York. Once a major shipbuilding hub, it now houses a diverse range of businesses and serves as an innovation and manufacturing hub. The site blends industrial heritage with modern sustainable practices and creative enterprises.

74. Mercer Labs (Museum of Art and Technology)

⏳2024📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 52
Mercer Labs (Museum of Art and Technology), as claimed by its creators, is the first fully immersive museum in the city, situated in a iconic and prestigious location, right across from the Oculus and the World Trade Center tower. The museum is the brainchild of artist Roy Nach

Mercer Labs transforms the museum experience. Through fifteen experimental exhibition spaces, interactive experiences, unique listening encounters and immersive installations, the relationship between art and technology is redefined.

75. Asia Society

⏳1956📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $12.00
the museum has a great gift shop

Asia Society Museum is a museum in NYC that showcases contemporary and traditional Asian art, as well as exhibitions and programs on Asian culture and society.

76. Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

⏳1897📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $15.00
The expectations were much higher than what I saw

Cooper Hewitt Museum is a museum in NYC dedicated to the history and design of decorative arts, featuring exhibitions, collections, and educational programs on a range of design topics.

77. Museum at FIT

⏳1969📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 FREE
a small exhibit at the institute. It's worth going there for themed exhibitions, such as hip-hop culture costumes for the 50th anniversary of hip-hop music

Fashion museum, part of Fashion Institute of Technology

78. Museum of Sex

⏳2002📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $41.00
More of an attraction than a museum, you'll meet all the tourists you saw in Times Square today there. But it's sure to be fun.

History, evolution, and cultural significance of human sexuality

79. Queens Museum

⏳1972📍Queens 🗺️ 📚 🌎 FREE
A chance to see the largest panorama of New York City of 66,000 buildings in the very first UN building, which now serves as a museum.

Focus on social practice, artist in residence programs, and education. Includes a collection of Tiffany glass and the Panorama of the City of New York.

80. Hamilton Grange National Memorial

⏳Building 1802📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 FREE
A great place to go if you've visited all the places on the list, or if you decide to explore the personality of Alexander Hamelton in more depth than the many times you've read the wikipedia article.

Hamilton Grange National Memorial is a historic site in NYC that preserves the home of Alexander Hamilton, a founding father of the United States, and features exhibitions and educational programs on his life and legacy.

81. New Africa Center

⏳2019📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 FREE
In addition to art, you can visit an incredibly cool cafe with authentic cuisine. Warning: the cafe is not such a fancy, but it is very good.

The Africa Center is a cultural institution in NYC that celebrates African culture and heritage through exhibitions, performances, and educational programs, and features a cafe and gift shop.

82. Art at Americas Society

⏳1965📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 FREE
a small and nice gallery

The Art at Americas Society program boasts the longest-standing space in the United States dedicated to exhibiting and promoting art from Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada.

83. American Folk Art Museum

⏳1961📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 FREE
The American Folk Art Museum in NYC showcases a diverse collection of traditional American art, crafts, and self-taught artists' works, celebrating the rich cultural heritage and unique expressions of the nation's people.

It really depends on which exhibit you get to, but if you're on your way and have 15 minutes of time, feel free to take a look inside

84. The House of Cannabis (THC NYC)

⏳2022📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 41.72

The House of Cannabis (THC NYC) is a museum that celebrates the role of cannabis in art, pop culture, fashion and more.

85. Sea Port Museum

⏳1967📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 18
The museum consists of three parts, of which you will be interested in two tours of two different ships.

The South Street Seaport Museum, located in New York City, celebrates the maritime history of the city. Situated in historic buildings, it offers exhibitions on seafaring, the maritime industry, and the area's cultural heritage. Visitors can explore historic vessels and learn about the vital role the sea played in shaping New York's history.

86. Madison Square Garden All Access Tour

⏳1964📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 46
You'll learn considerably more history and facts from wikipedia, but a strong thing about the tour is the ability to go very quickly into different sectors of MSG, including Lexus Suites and team lockers.

Madison Square Garden, often called MSG, is an iconic entertainment arena in New York City. It hosts a wide array of events, including sports, concerts, and cultural performances. With a rich history, it is renowned for its significance in the world of entertainment and sports.

87. Center for Jewish History

⏳2000📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 FREE

Jewish history and culture around the world

88. Japan Society

⏳1907📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $12.00
The permanent display is inferior to the magnificent exhibitions.

Features exhibit gallery for Japanese art

89. Vander Ende-Onderdonk House Museum Tours

⏳1709📍Queens 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $6.94
A good museum both about the Vybhaya Farm itself and especially about New York's Danish heritage

The Vander Ende–Onderdonk House is the oldest Dutch Colonial stone house in New York City

90. Fire Museum

⏳2015📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 16
The museum is very good if you or a relative of yours is a firefighter. I can highlight the part about 911.

A Fire Museum displays firefighting history, antique equipment, and fire trucks. It educates on fire safety and celebrates the bravery of firefighters while preserving local fire department legacies.

91. Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art

⏳2001📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 15
For those with a deep love for classic American comics, this gallery will be right up their alley

The Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art (MoCCA) is a not-for-profit arts organization and former museum in New York City devoted to comic books, comic strips and other forms of cartoon art

92. Ice Cream Museum (MOIC)

⏳2016📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 61.76
Perhaps you need to be a child not to notice the overly commercial approach to the ice cream museum idea. Sticky entertainment in brightly colored walls.

The Museum of Ice Cream in New York offers a whimsical, interactive experience celebrating ice cream with vibrant exhibits, tastings, and colorful art installations for all ages.

93. Bernard Museum

⏳1997📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 0
The small multi-room gallery has items made by Tiffany among others. But I was most impressed with the interior of one of the largest synagogues in the world.

The Bernard Museum in New York is a cultural institution focused on Jewish history and culture. It houses a diverse collection of artifacts and artworks, providing insights into Jewish heritage, traditions, and contributions through exhibitions and educational programs, serving as a valuable resource for scholars and the public alike.

94. Poster House

⏳2015📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $12.00
selected works of selected advertising and art projects.

website, first museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to posters

95. National Museum of the American Indian

⏳1907📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 FREE

The National Museum of the American Indian is a museum in NYC that showcases the history, culture, and art of indigenous peoples of the Americas, featuring exhibitions, collections, and educational programs.

96. The City Reliquary Museum

⏳2002📍Brooklyn 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $8.00
The museum reminded me more of a junk dealer's backyard, which in no way negates the value of the items inside.

The City Reliquary is a not-for-profit community museum and civic organization located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

97. Williamsburg Art & Historical Center

⏳1996📍Brooklyn 🗺️ 📚 🌎 FREE
The museum is more like a commission store inside the stunning interior of an old bank.

The Williamsburg Art & Historical Center is a multicultural, multidisciplinary arts center in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY, founded in 1996 by Yuko Nii.

98. Salmagundi Club

⏳1871📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 0
The atmosphere of a somewhat old-fashioned countryside library may not be ideal for those who consider art as a weekend entertainment in New York.

Founded in 1871, the Salmagundi Club in New York City initially served as a meeting spot for writers and journalists. Over time, it transitioned into a prominent art club, supporting artists through exhibitions and workshops. Its rich history spans over a century, making it a significant institution in Greenwich Village, fostering creativity and artistic camaraderie.

99. General Grant National Memorial and Mausoleum

⏳1897📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 0
Such a Taj Mahal, but in honor of a Civil War general. I recommend you to visit it virtually remotely.

The General Grant National Memorial, located in New York City, is the final resting place of Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States and Union Army General. This neoclassical mausoleum honors his legacy and features exhibits about his life and the American Civil War, attracting history enthusiasts and tourists.

100. Center for Brooklyn History

⏳1991📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 0
A micro gallery, the experience of which can be completed with a visit to the beautiful library on the second floor.

The Center for Brooklyn History is a cultural institution in New York, dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of Brooklyn. It features archives, exhibitions, and educational programs celebrating Brooklyn's diverse heritage.

101. Center for Architecture

⏳2003📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 FREE

Exhibits of architecture, urban planning, urban design, and environmental planning

102. Paley Center for Media

⏳1976📍Manhattan 🗺️ 📚 🌎 $25.00
my impressions fell off a huge wall of expectation.

Cultural, creative and social significance of television, radio, the Internet, and emerging media platforms

1. Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

⏳1929📍 Manhattan 🗺️📚🌎 💲14

Modern art including architecture and design, drawings, painting, sculpture, photography, prints, illustrated books and artist’s books, film, and electronic media