There is literally an institution for every interest, whether it’s in art, history, science or quirkier subjects.
Museums
Museums in New York guide, from MoMA and the Museum of Natural History to the best new museum exhibitions. Discover museums in NYC with our essential guide
The best museum exhibitions in NYC
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From uptown to downtown and Brooklyn, Bronx and Queens
The top art museums in NYC
See our picks for the best art museums in New York presenting the finest in art, from classical to cutting-edge
Best museum exhibitions in NYC
TEFAF New York
Inside the historic and massive Park Avenue Armory May 10 through May 14, TEFAF New York will showcase modern art, contemporary works, jewelry,...
Preservation In Progress: Picturing Immigration
Are you a preservationist nerd? (Guilty!) Then head to the Museum of the City of New York’s new exhibition, which offers a behind-the-scenes look at...
In the Name of The Mother
A debut solo exhibition from French artist Parme Marin taps into her personal journey through motherhood via paintings and sculpture.
The Golden Thread: A Fiber Art Exhibition
Check out a three-week contemporary art event that's bringing together 61 artists and 125 works that celebrate and explore the possibilities of textile art....
Top New York museum stories
See inside the American Museum of Natural History’s massive new expansion
The architecturally stunning, 230,000-square-foot Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education and Innovation is now open.
A Borscht Belt Museum is opening in the Catskills
To celebrate the origins and history of the popular vacation destination, a new museum will open this summer.
A first look inside the House of Cannabis, NYC’s new weed museum
This museum starts, quite fittingly, with a trippy “Disorientation Room.”
A sneak peek at the new Bronx Children’s Museum
The 13,650-square-foot space near Yankee Stadium is geared for infants through kids in fourth grade.
Best museums in New York
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The best free museum shows and exhibitions in NYC
Want a dose of art and culture without spending a penny? Check out these free shows.
Best theme museums
From quirky to complex, these museums are devoted to particular interests.