The Museum of Street Art (MoSA) is a collection of graffiti art from 20 renowned urban artists located on the fire escape of the CitizenM New York Bowery Hotel in New York City. To access the museum, enter the hotel lobby and go up to the twentieth floor (“R”). Behind the door to the stairwell…
The Merchant’s House Museum in New York City is a historic 19th-century mansion where the family of a merchant Tredwell lived for nearly a century. The building has been preserved almost unchanged. Visiting the museum will give you a glimpse into the lives of wealthy citizens of the time and a feel for the atmosphere…
The Poster House in New York City is the first museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to posters. It features authentic works of art with powerful messages. The museum is young (opened in 2019) and small, but very atmospheric. Fans of movie posters and advertising will especially appreciate it. History Poster House was founded…
Art at Americas Society in New York City is a compact yet conceptually powerful exhibition space that combines international cultural focus, academic depth, and free public access. If you find yourself in New York and want to see contemporary art with a global, inter-American perspective, this place is worth adding to your itinerary. History The…
The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) in New York City is a cultural institution dedicated to the intersection of craft, design, and art. It showcases not only finished objects but also its own processes—how materials are shaped, how artists work with clay, glass, metal, and fabric, and how traditional methods are transformed by technology….
The Center for Architecture in New York City is a unique cultural space dedicated to architecture, urbanism, and design. While it does not house a permanent collection, it hosts excellent exhibitions and events devoted to architecture, urban planning, urban design, and environmental planning. Before visiting this place, be sure to check the exhibition calendar to…
The Metropolitan Opera of New York (or as locals call it, The Met) is the principal and most prestigious opera house in the United States, one of the world’s leading musical theaters. Although it has existed since 1883, The Met acquired its current building at Lincoln Center relatively recently, in 1966. But why is the…
Rockefeller Center is 19 buildings in the heart of Manhattan, a city within a city, as it was once called. It is one of the most recognizable building complexes in New York City, located in midtown Manhattan between 48th and 51st Streets. More than just an architectural ensemble, it is a cultural, business, and tourist…
It’s hard to believe that in the very center of the United Nations building in New York City — a symbol of global dialogue and negotiation — there’s a room where the only rule is silence. We’re talking about the Meditation Room, or as it’s called, the Room of Quiet. It’s not a chapel or…
Today was one of the kindest and coolest celebrations of the year—the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon! Or, as the organizers humbly proclaim, “the best day of the year in the best city in the world.” 55,000 Runners Across the Five Boroughs On this day, more than 55,000 people will run 42 kilometers 195…
