The 10 Best Museums in New York City |
Posted: September 29, 2012 |
1. Ellis Island Immigration MuseumLocated in the New York Harbor, approximately 12 million steerage and third class steamship passengers were processed on Ellis Island between 1892 and 1954. Immigrants who entered the United States through the port of New York were legally and medically inspected at Ellis Island. In 1990 Ellis Island was renovated and transformed into a museum dedicated to educating visitors about the immigrant experience. Ads50% Off Broadway ShowsPay Half Price Tickets to Broadway Plays, Shows & Musicals. Join Now!www.goldstar.com The Guggenheim New YorkEnter to win a free tour of Picasso Black and White. Learn more.join.guggenheim.org Free David Letterman TixComing to NYC in the next 3 months? Get Free tickets to The Late Show!www.cbs.com/lateshowtickets 2. American Museum of Natural HistorySince opening to the public in 1869, the American Museum of Natural History has evolved and grown. In addition to the Rose Center planetarium and regular exhibits, the museum hosts a revolving series of exhibits, so there is always something new to see. AMNH is a wonderful destination for visitors of all ages, with wonderfully engaging experiences for just about everyone. 3. Guggenheim MuseumThe Guggenheim Museum, designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, is best known for its spiral structure and unique museum layout. The permanent collection and temporary exhibitions at the Guggenheim highlight modern paintings, sculpture and film.
4. Metropolitan Museum of ArtOver 2 million works of art from around the world and throughout history are housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. You could easily spend years exploring the Metropolitan Museum's extensive collections, but even if you only have an afternoon to visit, you'll be impressed by the vast array of art on display.
5. Museum of Modern ArtFounded in 1929 as the first museum dedicated entirely to contemporary art, MoMA is host to an impressive collection of modern artistic efforts in a variety of media, including paintings, sculpture, design and even film. 6. Lower East Side Tenement MuseumAccessible only by guided tour, the Lower East Side Tenement Museumoffers visitors the opportunity to see into the immigrant past of the Lower East Side while visiting the actual apartments where immigrants lived and hearing stories about their lives. They also offer tours in Spanish and American Sign Language. 7. Museum of the Moving ImageThe Museum of the Moving Image focuses on film, television and digital media, and its impact on culture and society. Located in Astoria, Queens, the museum is easily accessible by subway, just a short ride from Manhattan, and is a great destination for film-buffs and families alike. 8. New York Historical SocietyOn West 77th Street at Central Park West, the New York Historical Societyoffers visitors an opportunity to see a collection that reveals much of New York's history. The collection includes Tiffany lamps, decorative objects, paintings, and furniture, and there are frequent special exhibits as well as a newly opened Children's Museum. AdsTop Museums in NYCFree - 20 Top NYC Museums, Get Free Entry - Find out How?www.newyorkpass.com/nyc-museums New York City with Kids?Get Travel Ideas from Parents. Only Pay If You Like What You Get.www.Rewarder.com/KidsTravel 9. Whitney Museum of American ArtBoasting the most complete overview of twentieth-century American art of any museum in the world, the Whitney permanent collection consists of over 12,000 paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, and photographs.
10. Cooper-Hewitt, National Design MuseumThis is the only US museum exclusively dedicated to historic and contemporary design. The exhibits at the Cooper-Hewitt offer visitors a chance to explore the nature and impact of design on their lives.
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