City Island Nautical Museum
The City Island Nautical Museum is dedicated to the maritime and shipbuilding history of City Island. Visitors can explore historic photographs, ship models, and artifacts related to the sea and the lives of the island’s residents. The museum is a perfect addition to a trip to Hart Island, as it is located near the ferry…
The Met Breuer Museum in New York
The Met Breuer Museum in New York was a must-see destination for lovers of modern art and architecture. It showcased impressive collections of 20th- and 21st-century art, including works by such masters as Kandinsky, Rothko, and Lichtenstein. History The building that later housed the Met Breuer was constructed in 1966 for the Whitney Museum of…
Eldridge Street Synagogue
The Eldridge Street Synagogue in New York City is the first synagogue in America and the oldest surviving Ashkenazi synagogue in the United States. It is a nationally significant landmark of Orthodox Judaism — and home to a museum unique for its architecture, history, and interior design. A Tragic History The synagogue was founded in…
The City Reliquary Museum in New York
The City Reliquary Museum is a small civic organization and community-run museum located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. It’s dedicated to the history and everyday culture of New York City, showcasing objects and artifacts that would never make it into the city’s major, more “serious” museums. To me, the museum felt a bit like an old-fashioned antique…
Salmagundi Club in New York
Founded in 1871, the Salmagundi Club in New York originally served as a meeting place for writers and journalists. Over time, it evolved into a well-known art club supporting artists through exhibitions, workshops, and community programs. However, it’s difficult to call it competitive in the city’s dense museum landscape. It may be especially interesting to…
Center for Brooklyn History
The Center for Brooklyn History is a cultural institution in New York dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of Brooklyn. It houses archives, exhibitions, and educational programs that celebrate the borough’s diverse heritage. A small gallery for curious and well-read New Yorkers. History The story of the Center for Brooklyn History began in…
South Street Seaport Museum
New York is also a global port, and the South Street Seaport Museum is the place to learn about the city’s maritime history. The museum is located in historic buildings and offers exhibitions on navigation, the maritime industry, and the cultural heritage of the Seaport district. Visitors can explore historic ships and discover the vital…
Herbert & Eileen Bernard Museum of Judaica in New York
The Herbert & Eileen Bernard Museum of Judaica in New York is a cultural institution focused on Jewish history and culture. It houses a diverse collection of artifacts and works of art, telling the story of Jewish heritage, traditions, and achievements through exhibitions and educational programs, serving as a valuable resource for both scholars and…
Photo: Brighton Beach a Hundred Years Ago, 1925
In the 1920s, Brighton Beach was an elite resort where wealthy Manhattan residents came to relax “by the sea,” as people said back then. The main attraction was the Brighton Beach Hotel — a five-star establishment by the standards of the time. Enormous and luxurious, with verandas, dance halls, a restaurant with a live orchestra,…
Desires of the Boulders: Silberman & Alekseyev’s Exhibition Opens in New York
On Thursday, November 20, 2025, in the very heart of New York’s gallery scene — Chelsea — the exhibition “Desires of the Boulders” opened, presented by a duo of two strikingly distinctive artists. About the artists Emil Silberman is a New York–based sculptor working in contemporary plastics, installation, and site-specific art. He is also the…
