Museums in New York
A good museum can artfully bring together elements of both fun and education. A visit to one is a terrific way to spend an hour or even an entire afternoon. At UpTake, we can help you find the perfect museums in New York for any interest. Whether you are looking to get lost in the galleries of a great art museum or be awed by natural history and science, you'll find it here.
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AMetropolitan Museum of Art
| Average Rating |
5.0
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427+ reviews from 2 sources |
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| Yelp | 5.0 |
302+ reviews |
| Yahoo! Travel | 5.0 |
125+ reviews |
- I truly enjoyed my visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the only unfortunate experience was ... more on Tripadvisor
- If you are going to NYC, I highly recomend ... more on Yahoo! Travel
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Fifth Ave & 82nd StNew York City, NY 10028
BIsamu Noguchi Garden Museum
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4.5
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23+ reviews from 1 sources |
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| Yelp | 4.5 |
23+ reviews |
- Very close drive for me from Queens, but I would think it would be worth it to check everything ... more on yelp.com
- This is such a warm and inviting space, despite its minimalism. I am a very nervous person by nature, ... more on yelp.com
Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum
32-37 Vernon BoulevardLong Island City, New York 11106
CLower East Side Tenement Museum
| Average Rating |
4.5
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34+ reviews from 1 sources |
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| Yelp | 4.5 |
34+ reviews |
- Highlights: guided tours more
- Very authentic, very well done. A bit pricey at almost $20, but ... more on yelp.com
- This is a must do to understand the immigrant experience of NYC and, hence, NYC itself. You get to actually ... more on Tripadvisor
Lower East Side Tenement Museum
6 Allen StNew York, NY 10002
DAmerican Museum of Natural History
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4.5
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182+ reviews from 2 sources |
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| Yelp | 4.5 |
179+ reviews |
| Yahoo! Travel | 4.0 |
3+ reviews |
- I agree with others; this museum needs a full day OR MORE. I also agree that it isn't as good as, say the Natural History Museum in London however I thought it was definitely still worth seeing. Wh... more on Tripadvisor
- I throughly enjoyed the exhibits they were informative ... more on Yahoo! Travel
American Museum of Natural History
Central Park W @ 79th StNew York City, NY 10024
EEllis Island
- Highlights: visitor center, gift shop, guided tou… more
- Overview Located in New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty was a gift of international friendship ... more on Museum Stuff
- Overview Ellis Island was incorporated as part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument on May 11, 1965. Between 1892 and 1954, ... more on Museum Stuff
Ellis Island
New York HarborNew York City, NY 10017
FDaredevil Museum of Niagara Falls
- Overview Learn about the daredevils who tried to conquer the ... more on tripadvisor.com
- Overview Explore daredevil memorabilia, including Steve ... more on niagara-usa.com
Daredevil Museum of Niagara Falls
303 Rainbow Boulevard at 3rd StreetNiagara Falls, New York 14303
GRose Hill Mansion
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- Overview The Rose Hill Mansion is a National Historic Landmark and is considered one of the finest examples of Greek Revival Architecture in ... more on genevahistoricalsociety.com
- Overview Six huge Ionic columns front this restored 1839 Greek-revival mansion overlooking Seneca Lake. More than 20 rooms ... more on Fodor's
Rose Hill Mansion
E Lake RdGeneva, NY 14456
HEdward Hopper House Art Center
- Overview The birth place and childhood home of artist ... more on Wcities
- Overview Boyhood home of Edward Hopper is now used for art ... more on tripadvisor.com
Edward Hopper House Art Center
82 North BroadwayNyack, NY 10960-2628
IAlbright-Knox Art Gallery
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5.0
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5+ reviews from 2 sources |
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| Frommers | 3.0 |
1+ reviews |
| Yelp | 5.0 |
4+ reviews |
- This is one of the best places in Buffalo to visit. The gallery ... more on judysbook.com
- No sooner did I get back from a vacation that took me through Buffalo then I saw the latest ... more on yelp.com
JSchenectady Museum
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4.0
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1+ reviews from 1 sources |
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| Yahoo! Travel | 4.0 |
1+ reviews |
- Overview Exhibits on art, science and history, planetarium, ... more on Wcities
Schenectady Museum
15 Nott Terrace HeightsSchenectady, New York 12308
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Local Travel Resources
- Culture in New York - MetroWize.com
- Museum Guide for New York - TravelSkoot.com
- World's strangest museums - PlanetEye.com
