Location: Tenderloin
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The 5 Best Specialty Museums in Tenderloin, New York (NY)
Conquering New York in one visit is impossible. Instead, hit the must-sees – the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art – and then explore off the beaten path with visits to The Cloisters or one of the city’s libraries. Indulge in the bohemian shops of the West Village or the fine dining of the Upper West Side. The bustling marketplace inside of Grand Central Station gives you a literal taste of the best the city has to offer.
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1. New York Public Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14,360 reviews
Two marble lions mark the entrance to this Beaux Arts masterpiece, a National Historic Landmark containing more than six million books.
Reviewed By FelicityRJ
When we first popped into the library it was quite hard to look around and get a real sense of what you were looking at. Luckily, we managed to get two spaces on the free hour-long tour at 2pm (there are several a day). The tour guide was excellent and explained each room before we went in and pointed out some of the more hidden architectural details. As a bonus, anyone on the tour gets 10% off in the gift shop (something you'll definitely use). The library also has a small film (c. 20 minutes) that runs every half an hour that tells you all about the library building and some of the treasures of the collection. It was quite frustrating that a lot of the hidden gems of the collection aren't available to view, but the tour guide told us that a new exhibition was opening in 2020 where they'd feature a rotating selection of the collection (much like the British Library). With the tour and the free exhibitions (Salinger and made at the NY Public Library) we easily spent 4 hours here, a definite recommend if you're into books, literature and civic history - they have the original Winnie the Pooh too!
2. Houdini Museum of New York at Fantasma Magic
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 98 reviews
Vast collection of tricks, cards, DVDs & collectibles for sale, plus the Houdini Museum of New York.
Reviewed By jdinph34684 - Palm Harbor, United States
What could be more fun than visiting a Houdini Museum? Add in a sales counter behind which is a talented magician demonstrating one amazing trick after another. Oh, and the visit costs nothing. I visit this shop every time I am in NYC and excitedly suggest it to any of my friends who are traveling there. The Houdini Museum includes a variety of props (handcuffs, straightjacket, a coffin) as well as interesting pictures and newspaper articles and personal letters. Plenty to see and enjoy.
3. Rose Mansion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Taste and learn about Rose from around the world as the mansion transports you to magical places filled with endless fun and surprises. Visit Cleopatra’s Palace, try a 1960’s acid test, toss confetti in a giant cake, and more on our wine tour! Then experience RoseLand, a wine-themed playground with games, chandelier swings, tacos, photo ops, and the largest Rose wine list in the country.
Reviewed By radaisas
Had a lot of fun, if you are the type that love pics with friends and venues you will love this place, we had a great time and wines were very tasty, totally recommend.
4. ZeroSpace: The Show
5. The Jewelry Library
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
