Museums in New York County

Museums & Galleries

New York’s cultural landscape spans centuries of human achievement, from the medieval tapestries of The Met Cloisters to the modernist architecture of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Guggenheim. This collection features world-renowned institutions like MoMA and the Whitney, showcasing modern and contemporary art alongside specialized venues like the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum. Historical sites provide deeper context, including the moving tributes at the National September 11 Memorial and the immigration narratives preserved at Ellis Island and the Lower East Side Tenement Museum.

Museums & Galleries — Map

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Large encyclopedic art museum featuring over 1.5 million works spanning ancient to contemporary art. It encompasses extensive collections of classic and modern art with notable pieces by Van Gogh, Picasso, Monet, and others.

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American Museum of Natural History

Renowned natural history museum featuring extensive exhibits on natural history, science, and anthropology. Includes a planetarium and an IMAX theater.

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The Met cloisters

The Cloisters, also known as the Met Cloisters, is a museum in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Upper Manhattan, New York City.

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Lower East Side Tenement Museum

The Lower East Side Tenement Museum is a museum and National Historic Site located at 97 and 103 Orchard Street in the Lower East Side…

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Statue of Liberty

Colossal neoclassical sculpture symbolizing freedom and democracy, located on an island in New York Harbor. It features museum exhibits and observation decks at the pedestal and crown offering panoramic views.

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National September 11 Memorial & Museum

Memorial and museum dedicated to commemorating the victims of the September 11 attacks and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing through artifacts, memorial pools, and educational exhibits.

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Museum of Modern Art

Renowned art museum dedicated to modern and contemporary artworks, featuring extensive collections and exhibitions from the late 19th century to today.

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Frick Collection

A wonderful gallery holding works by many internationally known artists. It is a hidden gem, perfect for art lovers.

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Guggenheim Museum

Art museum renowned for its modern and contemporary collections housed in a distinctive spiral building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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New Museum of Contemporary Art

All those interested in contemporary art coming from all corners of the world shouldn't miss this museum opened in 1977.

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Ellis Island Immigration Museum

Historic immigration museum and memorial that served as the primary entry point for millions of immigrants to the United States from 1882 to 1954.

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Cooper–Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum is a design museum at the Andrew Carnegie Mansion in Manhattan, New York City, along the Upper…

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Whitney Museum of American Art

The Whitney Museum of American Art, known informally as "The Whitney", is a modern and contemporary American art museum located in the…

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Museum of the City of New York

The Museum of the City of New York is a history and art museum in Manhattan, New York City, New York.

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Neue Galerie New York

The Neue Galerie New York is a museum of early twentieth-century German and Austrian art and design located in the William Starr Miller…

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Intrepid Museum

Maritime and aerospace museum featuring historic aircraft, a space shuttle, a submarine, and naval vessels. The museum presents military, aerospace, and transport history through its exhibits.

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The Morgan Library & Museum

The Morgan Library & Museum, formerly the Pierpont Morgan Library, is a museum and research library in the Murray Hill neighborhood of…

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Skyscraper Museum

The Skyscraper Museum is an architecture museum located in Battery Park City, Manhattan, New York City and founded in 1996.

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