Things to do in New York City, New York (NY): The Best Museums

January 29, 2022 Kaleigh Reichenbach

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. The Center for Book Arts

28 W 27th St Floor 3, New York City, NY 10001-6906 http://www.centerforbookarts.org
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The Center for Book Arts

The Center for Book Arts is one of few contemporary arts organizations dedicated to the art of the book, and the only location in New York City at which visitors can view book arts exhibitions in the context of an active, working studio. In keeping with the Center's mission, our exhibitions endeavor to place book art practice within the larger context of contemporary art, exploring the book as object, as media, and as a site of resistance. The Center for Book Arts is dedicated to exploring and cultivating contemporary aesthetic interpretations of the book as an art object, while preserving the traditional practices of the art of the book. The Center seeks to facilitate communication between the book arts community and the larger spheres of contemporary art and literature through exhibitions, classes, public programming, literary presentations, opportunities for artists and writers, publications, and collecting. Founded in 1974 and still located in Manhattan, it was the first not-for-profit organization of its kind in the nation, and has since become a model for others around the world.

2. Museum of Sex

233 5th Ave, New York City, NY 10016-8733 +1 212-689-6337 [email protected] http://www.museumofsex.com
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Museum of Sex

The Mission of the Museum of Sex is to preserve and present the history, evolution and cultural significance of human sexuality. It has generated over 30 exhibitions since 2002; each advocating open discourse surrounding sex and sexuality as well as striving to present to the public the best in current scholarship unhindered by self-censorship. With each new exhibition, lecture series, event and publication, the Museum of Sex is committed to addressing a wide range of topics, while simultaneously highlighting material and artifacts from different continents, cultures, time periods and media.

Reviewed By alexandraclaudia

Surprisingly informative and super fun! Kieth was great! Probably my favorite thing we did in NYC on this trip!

3. National Museum of Mathematics

11 E 26th St, New York City, NY 10010-1402 +1 212-542-0566 http://momath.org/
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National Museum of Mathematics

Reviewed By RavenousReader - Lucan, Ireland

This is a fantastic hands on, interactive museum with challenges and puzzles appropriate for everyone! There are so many exhibitions and an enormous range of topics are covered. I was there with my Mum who was in a mobility scooter (the place is fully accessible and convenient) and three teenagers and my husband. We all have different levels of math ability and interest but every one of us was 100% engaged in the exhibits for hours! We will rush back there on our next visit to NYC. I highly recommend - particularly if you are looking to inspire someone to take more interest in math.

4. Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

31 E 32nd St Floor #2, New York City, NY 10016-5509 +1 212-545-8029 [email protected] http://nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/
Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Established in 1980, The Nazmiyal Collection has acquired quite possibly the largest collection of antique and vintage rugs in the world.

5. The Jewelry Library

1239 Broadway, Suite 800, New York City, NY 10001-4313 [email protected] http://thejewelrylibrary.com
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