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The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
95,281
#1 of 351 Museums in New York City
"surreal amazing beautiful memorial lots of people about but very quiet, peaceful, the museum is breathtaking the
stories
from those affected by 911 & all their pictures displayed, amazing a must see and to pay you..."
"Had a tour around this place and learnt some amazing facts,
museum
was great and well laid out, also went to observation deck at freedom tower, amazing views of the city, well worth the visit"
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
54,587
#2 of 351 Museums in New York City
"Such a unique
museum
and so very glad i visited, as the exhibits ranged from beautifully interpretive clothig, to "soul inspired" American quilts, priceless Egyptian antiquities, masterpiece paintings, ancient to..."
"Roman and Greek art, renaissance and middle age), the MET has incredibile collections of Chinese, American and other
culture
’s art, plus beautiful and informative musical instrument and weapon’s collections."
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New York Public Library
14,364
#3 of 351 Museums in New York City
"The historic
landmark
(1911) features friendly, helpful staff; fabulous architecture; millions of books; a stunning interior; and a ranking of second largest research library in the United States."
"We’ve visited the
NYC
Public Library multiple times, and it is always a joy; the area around the library (Park, bodegas, Japanese book shop), are such a pleasant respite from the hustle of Manhattan."
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The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
17,915
#4 of 351 Museums in New York City
"... Gauguin Van Gogh and some massive Monet canvasses Free audio a must Particularly enjoyed the modern architecture exhibitions from Frank Lloyd Wright and Bauhaus
Sculpture garden
is free and Open to the public"
"Famous works of art are
on display
from such artists as Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Claude Monet, Piet Mondrian, Jackson Pollock, and my favorite, Vincent van Gogh! Starry Night by Van Gogh is definitely the mos..."
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American Museum of Natural History
25,581
#5 of 351 Museums in New York City
"You can explore the extensive Halls: Earth and Planetary
Science
, Human Origins and Culture, Biodiversity and Environment, Birds, Reptiles and Amphibians, Mammals, and Fossils; visit the Rose Center for Earth and..."
"The permanent exhibitions are one-of-a-kind, the changing exhibitions are interactive and first class, the Rose Center is a fantastic science
museum
, and the size of the
museum
allows for large scale items to be d..."
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Ground Zero Museum Workshop
2,907
#6 of 351 Museums in New York City
"Being able to touch some of the recovered
artifacts
from the tragic 9/11 incident, to seeing in detail the fantastic photography work by Gary Marlon Suson is a very emotionally humbling experience."
"I felt enormous pride, gratitude and brother/sisterhood with the countless documented pictures and
stories
about acts of heroism and also about the genuine shared grief that tragically but also lovingly connects s..."
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KGB Espionage Museum
299
#7 of 351 Museums in New York City
"What I think is especially great about this
museum
is that our group was made up of people from many different countries, from Taiwan to Colombia and beyond, yet everyone enjoyed it immensely!"
"This relatively small museum is packed with
interesting items
, and while you can read the descriptions and explore on your own, it was definitely more fun to have the "jewels" of the exhibit pointed out by the guide."
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Frick Collection
8,652
#8 of 351 Museums in New York City
"Situated in a lovely mansion on Fifth Avenue which was converted into a museum, this small gem contains a treasure trove of fine
paintings
, sculpture, ceramic pieces, and exquisite furnishings."
"The Old Master paintings, European sculpture and decorative arts are housed in One of New York City’s few remaining Gilded Age mansions, The
museum
opened in 1935 and continues to be an oasis for inspiration."
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The Morgan Library & Museum
2,025
#9 of 351 Museums in New York City
"There is a Gutenberg Bible
on display
as many great classics by any famous author you can think of; Lord Byron, Charles Dickens, Edgar Allan Poe, John Ruskin, Mark Twain, and many more."
"In addition to constantly changing exhibitions, visiting the former
mansion
of J.P. Morgan and its magnificent library is a wonderful experience, In addition there is a lovely cafe as well as a more formal restaur..."
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The Met Cloisters
5,091
#10 of 351 Museums in New York City
"Our guide, Betty Anne, was very welcoming and knowledgeable about medieval gardens and the beautiful landscaping and incorporated some of the lovely tapestries displayed including the famous
Unicorn tapestries
, wh..."
"A cloistered outdoor gardens nested in Washington Heights in
Fort Tryon Park
is a museum and garden devoted to medieval Europe of Romanesque period filled with paintings, period arches, Gothic arch doors, arch win..."
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Museum at Eldridge Street
457
#11 of 351 Museums in New York City
"... been restored to its original majestic beauty with incredible attention to detail by exceptionally talented artisans .It is breathtaking to behold and a testament to a very significant time ion American
history
."
"This most unique
museum
allows everyone who walks through their doors to experience what life was like and still is in a synagogue- you willl learn about Jewish religious practices in a beautifully restore synagogue"
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Rubin Museum of Art
399
#12 of 351 Museums in New York City
"Absolutely marvelous
museum
on the art, history, and religion of the Himalayas including wonderful, in-depth installations on Buddhism and Hinduism."
"Donald & Shelly Rubin (the museum founders) are to be praised for the realization of their great love of Buddhist Art and their ability to turn their vision into the most peaceful place in
NYC
."
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Museum of Jewish Heritage
498
#13 of 351 Museums in New York City
"The Jewish Museum focuses on art and culture, and the Center for Jewish
History
is a joint venture of several organizations involved in academics, including research, but the focus of this museum is the Holocaust."
"The first floor is dedicated to Jewish life and culture before WWII, the second floor to the
Holocaust
with all its horrors and inspiring stories and the third floor to the post war Jewish life."
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Gulliver's Gate
2,817
#14 of 351 Museums in New York City
"The detail of the exhibits, which included teeny, tiny, lavish, detailed scenes from
NYC
, India, the UK, China, Brazil, Australia, Dubai, and everywhere else in the world and close to home, are riveting as you exc..."
"The
displays
cover a very broad swathe of the real world from the skyscrapers of NY, the middle East and Asia, to historic places of worship, ancient and modern famous buildings like the Eiffel Tower, Tower Bridge..."
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Merchant's House Museum
300
#15 of 351 Museums in New York City
"The Merchant’s House is New York City’s only family home preserved intact, inside and out, from the 19th century A guided tour is available with the price of
admission
and is chock full of history about the house..."
"... resonance; showcasing different aspects of middle class and 19th century life in New York City, this
museum
being uniquely suited to display the effects of industrial revolution and the change in modern life f..."
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Ellis Island
7,208
#16 of 351 Museums in New York City
"This is an incredible historical site dedicated to both a tribute to the history of immigration to the US, but also to researching how those
immigrants
are the ancestors of a huge number of Americans."
"... during the 20th century you can relive the stories of people that created Little Italy, Scandinavian villages and Irish communities accross the US of A. The trip is combined with a visit to the
Statue of Liberty
."
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Tenement Museum
6,552
#17 of 351 Museums in New York City
"We took the Irish Outsiders tour, and it was absolutely fantastic!! Our
tour guide
SJ was interesting and insightful, and it's amazing how well-reconstructed both the rooms and experiences of the Moore family are,..."
"Our tour guide for the
Hard Times tour
was an excellent storyteller and was able to make history come alive as well as make the links to current social issues in a thought provoking and respectful way."
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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
9,344
#18 of 351 Museums in New York City
"It's a very well laid-out
museum
with loads to see and do - plenty of interactive stuff, videos to watch and things to look at which gives you a great sense of the history of the ship and her crew, as well as the..."
"... submarine) - The excellent (and well maintained) displays in the hangers (especially the kids-zone) - The good range of planes on the flight deck - Concorde - The Space Shuttle An aviation
enthusiasts
’ dream !"
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Ellis Island Immigration Museum
3,128
#19 of 351 Museums in New York City
"we visited ellis island as part of a package after our trip to the
Statue of Liberty
- same tour guide, once again, very knowledgable and informative - although you can tour the island on you own i would strongly..."
"The
museum
has been beautifully restored, it offers a comprehensive adventure starting from the beginning of the city's immigration history until the island was closed, explaining who arrived, what those people di..."
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The Museum at FIT
234
#20 of 351 Museums in New York City
"The
Museum
at FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology, a state university) is an amazing
museum
if you're interested in fashion history, clothing and dress, or popular culture."
"There's always something interesting to see, whether it's Christian Dior from the New Look era, Rodarte looks from a recent season or
costumes
from any number of performances or entertainers."
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Neue Galerie
1,599
#21 of 351 Museums in New York City
"Loved the wonderful collection of Klimt paintings including Woman in Gold, Special Exhibit on Paintings from Weimar Republic and special exhilarating on self
portraits
from Durer, Rembrandt, Egon Schiele, Max Beck..."
"The Neue Galerie is always worth a visit to admire its collection of works by Gustav Klimt and other German and Austrian
artists
of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but on this occasion there was a special..."
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New-York Historical Society Museum & Library
823
#22 of 351 Museums in New York City
"Great value activity in
NYC
- fantastic exhibition, well organized, completely transports you to Harry Potter's universe and the historical origins of magic, astronomy, science and mysticism."
"The
Tiffany exhibit
was dazzling, extensive, and highly informative -- one quickly came to appreciate the depth of artistry and craft involved, including the pioneering role played by a key female designer."
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Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
221
#23 of 351 Museums in New York City
"The
Park Ranger
who led the tour was very informative and clearly passionate about the history of TR and could relate him to other historic sites in New York City as well as National Park sites throughout the coun..."
"This Theodore Roosevelt historic site is a reproduction of the NYC townhouse where he was born and spent his
childhood
."
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The Jewish Museum
473
#24 of 351 Museums in New York City
"The Jewish Museum is outstanding for its permanent collection of Jewish art and historical
artifacts
, as well as for its special exhibits such as he recent show on Jewish contribution ms to revolutionary Russian art."
"Both my wife and I very much enjoyed our visit of the Jewish
Museum
and we recommend for everyone to take the time to visit and view the
museum
’s outstanding collection of great works of art."
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New York City Fire Museum
260
#25 of 351 Museums in New York City
"From the ancient firefighting horse-drawn carriages to the September 11, 2001 memorial section, to the
history
of the trade as traced through the
history
of the city and its boroughs, the most notable historical f..."
"The artifacts in this small
museum
are fabulous, and kids and adults will thoroughly enjoy seeing the tradition and history of the FDNY, as well as the evolution of fire-fighting equipment over the years."
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Hayden Planetarium
419
#26 of 351 Museums in New York City
"Haven't been to The Hayden Planetarium or
Museum
of Natural History in years ... Show at the Hayden was great to sit and just take in as much info as you want, or just sit and watch the show."
"If you have time when you visit New York, go to the
Museum of Natural History
and check out the 'Dark Universe' show at the Hayden Planetarium... it literally blew my mind."
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Spyscape
373
#27 of 351 Museums in New York City
"There are
exhibits
about different spies throughout recent history- as one other poster said, there's a lot about WWII and the Enigma machines- and there's a whole interactive thing, with different activities to d..."
"Really interesting
museum
for those who are looking for an interactive experience while learning about famous spies, historical events in which spies have played key roles, etc. Highlights included a laser room to..."
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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
581
#28 of 351 Museums in New York City
"... is showing Nature by Design, featuring four centuries worth of selections from its permanent collection, including jewelry, textiles, and furnitures by designers interpreting nature's beauty and
science
."
"The daughter of the late Andrew Carnegie donated his NY mansion to the Smithsonian and in the beautiful surroundings, the display of
textiles
is inspiring, interesting, and enjoyable."
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Whitney Museum of American Art
3,144
#29 of 351 Museums in New York City
"Located at the edge of Greenwich Village many artists worked withn just a few blocks of the
museum
, and Edward Hooper, a close friend of Mrs. Whitney, left his personal collection and archives to her
museum
."
"Great works from American ‘greats’ and being located in the meat packing district is in easy walking distance of lots of commercial
galleries
as well as David Zwimer and the Gagosian."
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Fraunces Tavern Museum
198
#30 of 351 Museums in New York City
"Our introduction to the
museum
was at the ticket desk where the ticket-taker was a unexpected George Washington enthusiast with loads of stories and background information."
"It is the oldest building in New York City roughly a few blocks from the
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
Ferry."
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