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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
54,589 reviews
#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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The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
17,913 reviews
#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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Frick Collection
8,653 reviews
#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 Met Cloisters
5,091 reviews
#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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Rubin Museum of Art
399 reviews
#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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Neue Galerie
1,599 reviews
#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 reviews
#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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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
582 reviews
#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
3,142 reviews
#30 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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The Met Breuer
290 reviews
#32 of 351 Museums in New York City
"There is still More time for interesting exhibition "Home is a foreign place", with recent
museum
acquisitions of modern / contemporary art from Asia, Latin America, North Africa and Middle East."
"A recent
exhibition
, Like Life: Sculpture, Color, and the Body (1300–Now) explored, what the curators call "narratives of sculpture" in which varied artists throughout time have sought to depict the human body in..."
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Museum of Arts and Design
441 reviews
#35 of 351 Museums in New York City
"I am addicted to museum shops as they have some of the best unique gifts... this one has some amazing pieces of
jewelry
."
"Definitely a peaceful and relaxing
museum
compared to some of the super busy ones and it has unique art."
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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
5,501 reviews
#40 of 351 Museums in New York City
"The Guggenheim
Museum
is unlike any other I've visited before - the building is amazing/ unique and makes for a great viewing experience with plenty of light and space to see the amazing exhibits (including Robert..."
"... to view masterworks of art from established artists (Rothko, Picasso, Frankenthaler, and Kline) to cutting/edge (Mapplethorpe, Basquiat, and Opie) while strolling down the spiral of a
masterpiece
of architecture."
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American Folk Art Museum
193 reviews
#50 of 351 Museums in New York City
"Well located in the Lincoln Center area this little free
museum
houses wonderful exhibits - Made in New York was informative and well curated"
"The
current exhibit
Charting the Divine Plan: The Art of Orra White Hitchcock (1796–1863) June 12, 2018–October 14, 2018 introduced me to a little known artist and held my interest throughout."
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Nicholas Roerich Museum
41 reviews
#54 of 351 Museums in New York City
"Nicholas Roerich's brilliant artist, and innovator,
paintings
fill this small brown stone building in the uppermost side."
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The Studio Museum in Harlem
66 reviews
#59 of 351 Museums in New York City
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International Center of Photography Museum
198 reviews
#60 of 351 Museums in New York City
"This
museum
is right across Essex St from both Essex Market and the Market Line beneath it, each of which is a great stop for lunch."
"It’s the best of the best photography
museum
connected to a fabulous school and resources."
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Asia Society and Museum
65 reviews
#64 of 351 Museums in New York City
"The perfect place to find traditional
Asian art
and contemporary Asian/Asian-American art speaking to each other about their past, the present and the future."
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New Museum of Contemporary Art
307 reviews
#66 of 351 Museums in New York City
"We always visit this museum on our trips to
NYC
, The only recent disappointment was the cheesieness of the selections at the museum shop."
"Some interesting works
on display
and the cafe is good!"
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Fotografiska New York
18 reviews
#71 of 351 Museums in New York City
"As much as the artists represented are different, coming from different countries and working in different genres, the unifying threadline is the great selection, exquisite taste, thought-provoking
art
and uninhib..."
"Great space, great exhibits and very tasty coffee and food at the cafe in this brand new
museum
in an historic building in Flatiron district."
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Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art
24 reviews
#73 of 351 Museums in New York City
"Both shows (very different) are inspiring, moving and a vital part of our history!!! Go see these shows and more importantly, go support this vital queer
museum
!!"
"The staff were absolutely lovely, and clearly so enthusiastic about their work and the
museum
itself."
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Onassis Cultural Center New York
21 reviews
#75 of 351 Museums in New York City
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Poster House
10 reviews
#90 of 351 Museums in New York City
"His informative tour provided historical references and context as well as
museum
specific insights that really enhanced our visit."
"I lived years ago in Prague and was very familiar with the work of Alfons Mucha the Czech
art
nouveau artist and 'master of the poster.'"
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Artechouse NYC
15 reviews
#91 of 351 Museums in New York City
"However, this is located in the Chelsea Market area, so its the perfect location to have a unique
art experience
then explore the hip neighborhood with great selection of restaurants!"
"A creation by Rafik Anadol is a trippy
art experience
only open through November 2019."
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El Museo del Barrio
58 reviews
#92 of 351 Museums in New York City
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Lever House
10 reviews
#100 of 351 Museums in New York City
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Globe Sculpture at Columbus Circle
7 reviews
#109 of 351 Museums in New York City
"Super globe at the Trump international beside
Central Park
."
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Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Art Gallery
5 reviews
#112 of 351 Museums in New York City
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2120: An Art Experience at Portion Gallery
8 reviews
#117 of 351 Museums in New York City
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Museum of modern art
3 reviews
#119 of 351 Museums in New York City
"The Museum of Modern Art, also known as MoMA, has a great collection of modern art, and is often identified as one of the most iconic
museums
of modern art in the world They just did the renovation and the space f..."
"The icons of modern art are still here, but the
museum
is dedicated to displaying more of its vast collection."
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Discovering Columbus
7 reviews
#121 of 351 Museums in New York City
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These places are best for art museums in New York City:
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Which places provide the best art museums in New York City for travellers on a budget?
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Frick Collection
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Rubin Museum of Art
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Which places provide the most romantic art museums in New York City?
These are the most romantic places for art museums in New York City:
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
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Neue Galerie
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These are the best hidden gems for art museums in New York City:
Frick Collection
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Rubin Museum of Art
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