Visiting New York City isn’t complete without a journey to Ellis Island, the gateway through which more than 12 million immigrants entered the United States. Just a short ferry ride from Lower Manhattan, Ellis Island offers more than breathtaking views of the Statue of Liberty — it’s a powerful walk through history. From the grand…
Mmuseumm is an ultra-trendy spot with a tiny yet fascinating collection of art objects. The New York Times included it in its list of “12 Hidden Art Gems of the World.” And that’s no coincidence — the museum is located inside a former freight elevator, with doors opening directly onto the street. A Hidden Gem…
New York is a bottomless treasure trove of culture, and it can be quite challenging to find a truly remarkable gem. To simplify your search, we highlight one such place: the Nicholas Roerich Museum in the Upper West Side. Here, you can dive into the captivating, almost cinematic life of an artist who created over…
National September 11 Memorial & Museum opened in 2011. Visiting it is one of the most profound experiences — and not only because the exhibition is dedicated to a terrible tragedy. September 11, 2001 changed not only New York; that single day transformed the entire country, the world, and even whole industries (such as security…
If you’re strolling along Manhattan by the Hudson River, make sure to visit the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum — a unique place where aviation and space history come to life. One of the museum’s main highlights is the fastest passenger plane in the world — the Concorde, which you can explore on a…
The Fire Museum is housed in a beautifully preserved former firehouse. Its two floors are filled with memorabilia, artifacts, and antique equipment that tell the centuries-long story and traditions of American firefighting. This museum will especially resonate if you or someone in your family is a firefighter. One of its most moving sections is dedicated…
Founded in 1969 as the Design Laboratory, the Museum at FIT holds more than 50,000 garments and accessories spanning from the 18th century to the present. It specializes in aesthetically and historically significant clothing, accessories, textiles, and visual materials, with a strong focus on contemporary avant-garde fashion. Its three galleries showcase creations by Balenciaga, Chanel,…
The Asia Society Museum in New York showcases both contemporary and traditional Asian art. In addition, it hosts exhibitions and programs dedicated to Asian culture and society. History and Founding The Asia Society Museum in New York was established as part of the broader mission of the Asia Society, a nonprofit educational organization founded in…
If you still find yourself looking up at every skyscraper while walking through the city, this museum will leave you with the best impressions. And where else but in New York — the ultimate concrete jungle — should you visit The Skyscraper Museum? Here you’ll discover how the world’s first “vertical city” began, and how…
The Museum of the Moving Image is a true paradise for cinephiles. Its exhibitions trace the entire evolution of cinema — from the works of the Lumière brothers to the most advanced computer games. Visitors can enjoy a rich interactive program: dubbing scenes from movies and TV shows, creating animations, or even sitting in a…
