Madison Square Park has long been a respite from the hustle and bustle of Manhattan. In its early days, it was the northernmost part of the island before its population surged following the Civil War. Now, the park is a family-friendly...
Discover the wonders of nature at the American Museum of Natural History, an iconic New York landmark established in 1869. With 34 million objects, specimens, and artifacts on display, the museum boasts awe-inspiring collections of dinosaur...
A bohemian walk in the city
Dumbo, an acronym for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass, is a historic neighborhood of Brooklyn, formerly a manufacturing district, today, one of New York City's premier arts districts.
To enjoy...
Things to do with kids at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden
As the oldest continually operating children's garden within a botanic garden in the world, The Children's Garden is an institution in its own right. It is a community garden for kids,...
One of the world's greatest (and shortest) water voyages
During this commuter barge's 25-minute crossing, you get superb panoramas of lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty. Boats leave South Ferry at Battery Park and run 24 hours a...
Experience a slice of Italian-American history in the old Elizabeth Street neighborhood of New York City made famous by director Martin Scorsese. Although the area saw an exodus of residents in the mid-20th century, it's still alive and well...
The Lower East Side Tenement Museum offers visitors the opportunity to journey through time and access the district's rich legacy. Viewers have the privilege to explore two 19th-century tenements that remain virtually unchanged from their...
The art and culture of Tibet and the Himalayas
The Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art was established in 1945 by Jacques Marchais (1887-1948), expert and collector of Tibetan art. The buildings hosting the museum were designed by...
White Columns, located in the Meatpacking District of Manhattan, is aesthetically part of the Chelsea art district. The multiroom space features a variety of installations and exhibitions from renowned artists including Andrew Serrano, Alice...
Discover the beauty of the New York Botanical Garden, a 250-acre expanse of prime, green real estate surrounded by the hustle and bustle of the city. Founded in 1891, it is home to 50 acres of old-growth forest, lush gardens, ornate greenhouses,...
New York is home to the United Nations, a globally renowned organization that works to promote international law, security and human rights. The iconic Secretariat building, designed by Le Corbusier, is off-limits, but visitors can access the...
Brooklyn Botanic Garden, established in 1911, has become a must-see landmark of the borough. Spanning over 52 acres of land, this garden is home to a variety of plant life and trees, including a Japanese garden where river turtles can be seen...
This stunning, 1914 Carrère and Hastings mansion showcases a variety of Austrian and German art, such as works by Paul Klee, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Gustav Klimt, and Egon Schiele. Of special note is Klimt’s 1907 Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I,...
Unique art collections
The result of fifty years of world travel, Elizabeth Street Gallery boasts one of the most unique and interesting collections of fine art in New York City. It is located in a landmark building, a former firehouse...
Utilizing an old red-brick warehouse with wood-beamed ceilings, Pioneer Works presents spirited, cutting-edge temporary art exhibitions from provocative cartoons to large sculptures. Inside, visitors will find a tranquil garden to relax in.
The 2007 opening of the New Museum of Contemporary Art brought a striking sight to the Bowery district: a seven-story stack of off-white boxes, designed by Tokyo-based architects Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa of SANAA and New York firm...
Edgar Allan Poe (1809-49), the famous poet and author, spent his last three years in the newly refurbished Poe Cottage, where he wrote his renowned works ‘Annabel Lee’ and ‘The Bells.’
Girl Scout history, archives and research materials
The Girl Scout Museum, officially known as the Girl Scout National Historic Preservation Center, was established in 1987 to preserve and promote Girl Scout History. It contains a museum...
The Brooklyn Institute's 19th-century beaux-arts building is home to an encyclopedic museum that houses an impressive 1.5 million objects. From ancient Egyptian sarcophagi to 19th-century period rooms, this 560,000-sq-ft space is filled with a...
This one-of-a-kind museum/restaurant/bar located in historic New York honors the pivotal year of 1783, when the British surrendered control of the city after the Revolutionary War and General George Washington gave his famous farewell address to...
An anthology of bank and vault locks
If you want to know how people protected their savings from 4000 BC to the modern 20th-century, John M. Mossman Lock Collection is the right stop. Part of the General Society Museum, the collection...
Discover a wealth of knowledge about online fetishes, stag films, and homosexual necrophilia at the Mallard Duck. Explore the rotating program of temporary exhibitions featuring cyber sex, controversial artists, and more. Look through the...
Located in a magnificent estate constructed by steel tycoon Henry Clay Frick on one of the many luxurious houses located along the former 'Millionaires’ Row' of Fifth Avenue, this art collection is truly something to marvel at. Within the dozen...
Whether you’re looking for a quick bite, a change of scenery, or an engaging conversation (or all three), Union Square is the place to go. Union Square is a veritable Noah's Ark of New York City, bringing together a unique mix of people in one...
For a unique experience, visit the kid-friendly museum located in an old subway station built in 1936 and out of service since 1946! Downstairs on the platform, you can explore 20 original subway and elevated train cars dating back to 1907....
The renowned Japanese-American artist Isamu Noguchi, born in Los Angeles, is celebrated in this space featuring his iconic sculptures, lamps, and coffee tables. From the serene galleries to the minimalist sculpture garden, every detail is part...
Numismatic museum and research insitute
The American Numismatic Society is both a museum and research institute, dedicated to the study of coins, currency, medals, primitive money and other objects, from all periods and cultures....
This world-renowned museum is a must-see for film, TV and video lovers. It showcases an impressive collection of 130,000+ artifacts, ranging from Elizabeth Taylor's wig from Cleopatra to vintage TVs and cameras to 19th-century optical toys. For a...
Following years of anticipation, the Whitney Museum's downtown location opened to much celebration in 2015. Designed by Renzo Piano, the building anchors the southern reaches of the High Line and provides 63,000 sq ft of space for the museum's...
The Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, located in Washington DC, is the only United States museum dedicated to preserving both historic and modern design. The grandiose mansion, built by Andrew Carnegie in 1901, houses a collection of over...
For those who admire phallic architecture, this sleek and glossy gallery is the perfect place to explore skyscrapers as both objects of design and engineering, and symbols of urban renewal. Featuring an ever-changing line-up of exhibitions,...
Perched atop Museum Mile, this gorgeous Georgian Colonial Revival-style building houses a museum devoted exclusively to the history, present and future of New York City. Make sure to catch the 28-minute film Timescapes, located on the ground...
Media mogul's private collection
Malcolm Forbes had more than an interest in the publishing industry, as you can see by the eclectic private collection on display at Forbes Galleries. The variety of items hoarded here offer a delightful...
Constructed in 1832 and bought three years later by merchant Seabury Tredwell, this red-brick mansion remains the most genuine Federal house in the vicinity. Its elaborate 19th-century furnishings, including bronze gasoliers, marble mantelpieces,...
¡Bienvenido a una de las principales instituciones culturales latinas de Nueva York, con exposiciones rotativas reflexivas que abarcan todos los medios, desde la pintura y la fotografía hasta el vídeo y las instalaciones específicas del lugar!...
For over 90 years, the Yankees have enjoyed unparalleled success; winning 27 World Series Championships during that time frame. The team's success has followed them to the new Yankee Stadium, located just 161st Street away, where they opened the...
Green park in Queens
Stretching over 538 acres, the Forest Park is an oasis of green in Queens, a favorite of the locals for outdoors activities, including golfing, tennis, jogging and more. The park has several playgrounds and other...
Experience the finest wines from New York in this cozy, simple tasting room, adorned with barrels and full of chardonnay-loving locals on the weekends. All the grapes come from Finger Lakes and Long Island vineyards, but all the wine is made...
George Washington famously worshiped at St Paul's Chapel, a Classical Revival brownstone chapel built in 1766, after his inauguration in 1789. Miraculously, the chapel was spared from destruction during the fire of 1776, and also managed to...
The world's premier business address
The World Financial Center is a building complex across the street from the World Trade Center site. The center is home to such companies as; Merrill Lynch, the Wall Street Journal and the Dow Jones,...