Museums

 

Metropolitan Museum of Art
Located on the border of Central Park on Museum Mile, The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the largest and most comprehensive art museums in the world.
Address: 1000 Fifth Ave. (at 82nd St.)

 

American Museum of Natural History
The American Museum of Natural History is home to the largest collection of insects, amphibians, ocean life, reptiles, anthropological artifacts, fossil mammals and dinosaurs in the world.
Address: Central Park West (8th Avenue) at 79th Street

 

Guggenheim Museum
The Guggenheim museum is the home to one of the finest collections of contemporary and modern art in the world.
Address: 1071 Fifth Avenue (at 89th Street)

 

The Museum of Modern Art
New York's Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) houses a great collection of modern art.
Address: 11 W 53rd Street (Between 5th and 6th Avenues)

 

Ground Zero Museum
The Ground Zero Museum Workshop in the Meat-Packing District on West 14th street features stunning images, rare video and remnants from the Ground Zero Recovery Period.

 

Museum of the City of New York
Located at the northern end of Museum Mile, this institution contains a wealth of city history.
Address: 1220 Fifth Ave. (bet. 103rd and 104th Sts.)

 

Staten Island Museum
Located just two blocks away from the Staten Island Ferry Terminal, this museum showcases artifacts and art that reflect the history and people of this fascinating New York City borough.
Address: 75 Stuyvesant Pl. (at Wall St.)

 

Museum of Arts and Design
The Museum of Arts and Design has expanded on its original mission to include other kinds of design, such as architecture and fashion.
Address: 2 Columbus Circle (at Eighth Ave.)