The Japan Society in New York City is a serene and elegantly designed cultural hub dedicated to Japanese art, cultural exchange, and fostering connections between Japan and the United States. Beyond its gallery space, the building also houses a language center, library, a peaceful indoor garden, and a fountain. History & Mission Founded in 1907,…
After a two-year restoration, one of New York’s most iconic theatres — Cherry Lane Theatre — is reopening its doors. The Oldest Off-Broadway Theatre Cherry Lane Theatre is considered the oldest continuously operating Off-Broadway theatre in New York City, in operation since 1923. Over the years, it has staged works by nearly every major American…
The Brooklyn Museum is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the United States, with collections that include American art, Egyptian art, classical and ancient Near Eastern art, feminist art, European art, and art from the Pacific Islands. The museum often showcases works by artists representing minority groups and diverse cultural traditions. As…
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is one of the oldest and most visited modern art museums in the U.S. Opened in 1959, it’s not just a museum — it’s a symbol of modernism and a radical rethinking of how art interacts with space and the viewer. Its iconic spiral design, reminiscent of a seashell, was…
If you love New York for its hidden corners and overlooked stories, Mill Lane deserves a spot on your city walk. This tiny alleyway breaks all the rules: no building numbers, barely a few steps long — and yet it’s one of the city’s oldest streets. Where is Mill Lane? Tucked away in Manhattan’s Financial…
Have you ever dreamed of stepping into the Middle Ages—wandering through vast castles and gardens, taking in untouched natural landscapes, examining unicorn tapestries up close, or squinting at the colorful glow of stained glass windows? At The Met Cloisters in New York City, you can bring those fantasies to life. The Met Cloisters is a…
It’s hard to believe, but Fraunces Tavern in New York still operates for its original purpose. You can share a meal in the very same place where New Yorkers dined back in the 17th century. According to its owners, it’s the oldest surviving building in Manhattan — and once served as George Washington’s headquarters. Fraunces…
The Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York is dedicated to the history and design of decorative arts. It offers exhibitions, collections, and educational programs covering a wide range of design-related topics. The museum also holds one of the largest wallpaper collections in the world, featuring both historical examples and contemporary designs. Founding History…
The New York Transit Museum, located in the former Court Street subway station, opened on July 4, 1976. Here you can embark on an engaging journey through the history of underground and surface transportation in New York City and the United States. The museum features vintage subway cars, historic buses, and other exhibits. Even better,…
Since its founding in 1870, The Metropolitan Museum of Art — known worldwide simply as The Met — has become one of the most iconic cultural landmarks in New York City and the world. Here, ancient sculptures stand alongside Impressionist canvases, samurai armor neighbors Hollywood costumes, and five millennia of human history unfold under one…
