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 Society of Illustrators in New York is a non-profit art organization and museum dedicated to comics, comic strips, and other forms of illustrative art. It’s a charming gallery filled with wonderful artifacts for fans of classic American comics and animation. Founding History The building that now houses the museum has a rich and layered…
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…
At the ICP (short for the International Center of Photography), you’ll find exhibitions that showcase everything from iconic works by legendary photographers to experimental projects. The Center also offers photography courses and workshops, as well as online lectures — some of which are free. History and Development Founded in 1974 by Cornell Capa, the International…
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,…
The Museum of Sex in New York City aims to encourage open conversations about sex by sharing the latest research and discoveries in the field of sexuality. Its team collects, preserves, and studies artifacts from around the world — from drawings and paintings to photographs, films, ancient objects, and cutting-edge technology. But the main reason…
Lights! Camera! Action! Step behind the scenes of iconic TV shows and series on the NBC Studios Tour at Rockefeller Center (30 Rockefeller Plaza). Here, you’ll get a look inside the NBC Sharp Globe Theater, the main broadcast operations center, and the backstage makeup rooms. You can even create your own news broadcast and weather…
Funded by the Susan and Elihu Rose Foundation and opened in 1991, The Rose Museum tells the story of Carnegie Hall. Its exhibition showcases the Hall’s archival treasures — concert programs, photographs, signed posters, musical manuscripts, and videos — revealing the building’s history and the events that made it famous. History In the late 1980s,…
The American Folk Art Museum in New York City features an extensive collection of traditional crafts and works by artists that reflect the rich cultural heritage and self-expression of the people. It is the only museum in New York dedicated to folk and self-taught artists. Here, works honed primarily through personal experience rather than formal…
Isamu Noguchi (1904–1988) was a renowned American sculptor of Japanese descent. His works often appear as though shaped by nature itself—yet with clear human intervention. The Noguchi Museum offers visitors a window into the fascinating world of the artist’s life and creations. History of the Museum The Noguchi Museum in New York was opened by…
