NYC Museums

[+ JEC]

Off to NYC fort a long weekend, what are your favorite museums and why?  

I especially like the smaller, lesser-known off-the-beaten-path museums.  

Thanks gents!

[KeepItReal]

2 hours ago, JEC said:

Off to NYC fort a long weekend, what are your favorite museums and why?  

I especially like the smaller, lesser-known off-the-beaten-path museums.  

Thanks gents!

https://www.museumofsex.com/ 😜

[KeepItReal]

2 hours ago, JEC said:

 

Actually in all seriousness the Neue Gallery on Fifth Avenue is a favorite of mine. I enjoy the period and the broad selection of art on display. They may still be offering reduced admission due to the work being done on one of the floors. 

[foxy]

Here’s 3 you might like:

The New York Historical Society. It has a large permanent collection of Tiffany lamps which are just so pretty. 
https://nyhistory.org

The Brooklyn Museum is not small but usually very quiet. It’s right next to the Botanic Gardens which are very beautiful and starting now it’s cherry blossom time. 
https://brooklynmuseum.org

 

The Jewish Museum is housed in a beautiful historic mansion. 
https://thejewishmuseum.org

 

 

[+ Charlie]

If you are interested in New York history, the Tenement Museum on Orchard St on the Lower East Side is a fascinating look at how many 19th century immigrants lived. (Two of my grandparents were born near the museum in the 1870s.)

[pubic_assistance]

If you want to visit NYC ...AND learn about NYC I would suggest the Museum of the City of New York.

They do a great job https://www.mcny.org/

[foxy]

I’ve already mentioned the Brooklyn Museum but I was there today and there’s a big new exhibit of Andy Warhol and his relationship to the Catholic Church. Surprisingly Andy was quite religious and attended church services almost every week. So most of the work on display reflects this but he certainly puts his own spin on things. 
 

[cany10011]

The Jewish Museum at 92nd and 5th has the Hare with Amber Eyes exhibit - a collection of japanese netsuke. 

[Njguy2]

If you are into photography the International Center for Photography (ICP) is a great place in Manhattan.  I haven't been to their new location yet on the lower east side.  https://www.icp.org/visit

 

[handiacefailure]

Museum of Sex and it's pretty small and only takes about an hour or so to go through.

The 9/11 museum and memorial for sure.

I like the Interprid.   It's cool if you like space and air type museums.

One I really like that you never heard anything about is the Frick mansion

The Moma you can go through in a couple hours.

 

[+ Cash4Trash]

The Museum Of American Folk Art  https://folkartmuseum.org/

 

 

[cany10011]

Looking forward to the Costume Institute’s exhibit at the Met on the Gilded Age. Have early previews as a member, but can’t go as I am day 8 post Covid and still tested positive! Arrrrgh. 

[foxy]

The Biennial is on right now at the Whitney. My favorite part of the museum is usually the view from the balconies overlooking the city and the Hudson.

[+ bigjoey]

On 4/27/2022 at 8:30 PM, handiacefailure said:

Museum of Sex and it's pretty small and only takes about an hour or so to go through.

The 9/11 museum and memorial for sure.

I like the Interprid.   It's cool if you like space and air type museums.

One I really like that you never heard anything about is the Frick mansion

The Moma you can go through in a couple hours.

 

The Frick is an amazing place.  Closed for a complete renovation of the house (new HVAC, opening part of the second floor).  Currently, the collection is on display on Madison Avenue in the old Whitney.  Interesting because you can see the collection in a different way than when it was in the house.

[Smokey]

The Cloisters has part of the Met’s collection of Medieval art displayed in a building that simulates (and in some cases actually uses) the architecture of the time. Evocative atmosphere, nice garden elements, and great views of the Hudson and Palisades.

https://www.metmuseum.org/visit/plan-your-visit/met-cloisters
 

[dutchal]

On 6/21/2022 at 10:44 PM, Smokey said:

The Cloisters has part of the Met’s collection of Medieval art displayed in a building that simulates (and in some cases actually uses) the architecture of the time. Evocative atmosphere, nice garden elements, and great views of the Hudson and Palisades.

https://www.metmuseum.org/visit/plan-your-visit/met-cloisters
 

Should probably be at the head of the list of most over-looked (by NYers and tourists both) most exquisite cultural treasures in NYC.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cloisters

 

[BtmBearDad]

I also recommend The Tenement Museum, and The Cloisters. 

I’d add the following to the list: 

• New York Transit Museum
• Museum of Chinese in America
• Merchant’s House Museum
• Rubin Museum of Art 

The Morgan Library & Museum should also be on your list. Check what exhibits are happening during your visit - there’s currently a centenary exhibit on Joyce’s Ulysses that I really enjoyed. 

Editing to add one more - it’s a bit of a schlep, but if you’re into photography, it’s worth a visit to the Alice Austen House on Staten Island. Plus, it’s also now an LGB landmark. If it’s a sunny, nice day the trip on the ferry can garner you some great pics too! 
 

BBD

Edited July 13, 2022 by BtmBearDad
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