The rebirth of Lower East Side galleries Like most areas in New York City, the Lower East Side has seen a great deal of change over the years. What was once one of the most undesirable areas in the city has now become a mecca for the young and hip who flock there to indulge in drinking […]
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Tours of the Met
World-class art on exciting tours of the Met Opened in 1872, New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art houses over 2 million objects, including everything from ancient Egyptian temples to classic works by artists such as Van Gogh and Rembrandt. With such an impressive collection to explore, and many tours of the Met to choose from, I opted to […]
New York’s Cooper Hewitt Museum
New York’s Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum is the nation’s only museum devoted exclusively to design and its impact on daily life. Located in steel magnate Andrew Carnegie’s gilded-age mansion, the historic edifice made history as the nation’s first residence with a structural steel frame and an Otis passenger elevator. The mansion is still making […]
Statue of Liberty Ferry and Visitor Information
The Statue of Liberty is one of the most-recognized statues in the world. Not to mention, of course, a symbol of America… and of the world! The easiest way to visit the Statue of Liberty is on our Statue of Liberty tours. Our fully-guided tour boards first thing in the morning, with reserved tickets to one […]
MoMa: Must-See Works at New York’s Museum of Modern Art
New York’s Museum of Modern Art (aka MoMa) houses one of the world’s finest collections of modern art. In addition to its renowned permanent collection, MoMa presents special exhibitions (that are often among the hottest tickets in town), and special events. With six floors of galleries showcasing thousands of artworks, it can be challenging to […]
New York’s Cloisters Museum
The Cloisters is one of New York’s cultural treasures. A branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the museum is devoted to the art of medieval Europe, which is showcased in a setting composed of medieval architecture. Because of the museum’s upper Manhattan location, it is too often ignored by visitors and New Yorkers. But […]
Underground Art: Artworks of New York’s Subway
New York’s City’s Subway system is an integral part of life for New Yorkers. It is known to be convenient, fast, relatively efficient – but seldom visually appealing. But did you know the subway is home to many fine works of art? In fact, there are several treasures by famed contemporary artists hidden in plain […]