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Best Museums In New York City
Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of Best Museums In New York City.

1. Metropolitan Museum of Art

9.5
1000 5th Ave (btwn E 80th & E 84th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · 1961 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: One of our favorite spots is the Roman/Greek Sculpture hall – bring your sketchbook, pencils and find a comfortable spot and spend the afternoon sketching away.

The Frick Collection is one of Best Museums In New York City.

2. The Frick Collection

8.9
1 E 70th St (at 5th Ave), New York, NY
Art Museum · Upper East Side · 212 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Wander through the rooms like you’re a houseguest while drooling over Mr. Frick’s fine art collection. Be warned, there’s NO PHOTOGRAPHY allowed.

The Morgan Library & Museum is one of Best Museums In New York City.

3. The Morgan Library & Museum

9.2
225 Madison Ave (btwn E 36th & E 37th St), New York, NY
Museum · Murray Hill · 179 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Get the audio tour and head straight to Morgan’s library. The entire museum can be seen in just a few hours. Afterwards (or prior to) grab a bite to eat in the Dining Room.

The Cloisters is one of Best Museums In New York City.

4. The Cloisters

9.2
99 Margaret Corbin Dr (at Fort Tryon Pl), New York, NY
Museum · Hudson Heights · 250 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: One of the most peaceful and tranquil museums in NYC – you’ll swear you heard the chanting of monks. The medieval tapestries and architecture is divine.

Rubin Museum of Art is one of Best Museums In New York City.

5. Rubin Museum of Art

8.8
150 W 17th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Art Museum · Chelsea · 102 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Come on a Friday night for a cocktail and some culture. This spacious museum boasts a prayer inducing collection of art from the Himalayas.

Museum of the Moving Image is one of Best Museums In New York City.

6. Museum of the Moving Image

9.3
36-01 35th Ave (btwn 36th St and 37th St), Astoria, NY
Museum · Astoria · 185 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Come here after 4pm on Fridays for Free Admission! The Jim Henson exhibit is very cool – see it before it closes. Check their film-screening schedule – it’s included in your admission.

Brooklyn Museum is one of Best Museums In New York City.

7. Brooklyn Museum

9.4
200 Eastern Pkwy (at Washington Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Art Museum · 423 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Plan ahead and visit on the first Saturday of the month and enjoy Free Admission to the museum. We love the Egyptian collection and just stand in awe in The Great Hall.

American Museum of Natural History is one of Best Museums In New York City.

8. American Museum of Natural History

9.2
200 Central Park W (btwn W 77th & W 81st St), New York, NY
Science Museum · Upper West Side · 1399 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Feel like a kid again as you’re dwarfed by the T-Rex and the Blue Whale or just surrounded magically by butterflies. It’s entertaining and educational. Use the side entrance to cut the line.

New York Hall of Science is one of Best Museums In New York City.

9. New York Hall of Science

8.6
47-01 111th St (at 47th Ave), Corona, NY
Science Museum · Flushing Meadows-Corona Park · 93 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: A perfect place for the family to spend an afternoon – play an educational round of mini golf or let the kids frolic in the playground. It’s definitely crowded during the weekends.

Queens Museum is one of Best Museums In New York City.

10. Queens Museum

8.4
Great Lakes Court (Kennedy Circle), Queens, NY
Art Museum · Flushing Meadows-Corona Park · 55 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Make the trek just for the New York City Panorama – it’s absolutely worth it. Afterwards, take a stroll around the Unisphere and the World’s Fair Pavilion.

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is one of Best Museums In New York City.

11. Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

9.1
Pier 86 (at W 46th St & 12th Ave), New York, NY
History Museum · Hell's Kitchen · 348 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: If you get the chance, attend a concert or a movie screening on the deck of this amazing museum. It’s magical. We also love exploring the insides of this historical gem.

Louis Armstrong House Museum is one of Best Museums In New York City.

12. Louis Armstrong House Museum

9.4
34-56 107th St (btwn 34th & 37th Ave), Corona, NY
Museum · 17 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: A must for any Jazz fanatic or if you’re curious about Louis Armstrong. The house is a shrine to his larger-than-life personality and talent.

13. The Noguchi Museum

9.2
9-01 33rd Rd (at Vernon Blvd), Long Island City, NY
Art Museum · 68 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: A haven for those seeking some Zen and Tranquility! Make your pilgrimage on the first Friday of the month for pay-what-you-wish admission.

14. Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)

8.2
227 W 27th St (at 7th Ave), New York, NY
Museum · Chelsea · 40 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Visit this small (and FREE) museum and learn all you needed to know about the history of fashion. The exhibits are particularly inspiring.

Neue Galerie is one of Best Museums In New York City.

15. Neue Galerie

8.8
1048 5th Ave (at E 86th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · Upper East Side · 124 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Skip the $20 admission to see the beautiful Gustav Klimt painting by coming on the first Friday of the month from 6-8pm when admission is Free.

El Museo del Barrio is one of Best Museums In New York City.

16. El Museo del Barrio

8.2
1230 5th Ave (btwn E 104th & E 105th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · Central Park · 55 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: This one room museum is filled with an impressive array of work – you won’t be bored. And admission is pay-what-you-wish.

Museum of Arts & Design (MAD) is one of Best Museums In New York City.

17. Museum of Arts & Design (MAD)

8.0
2 Columbus Cir (btwn 8th Ave & Broadway), New York, NY
Art Museum · Theater District · 81 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Have a drink on the 9th Floor at Robert and enjoy the spectacular view of Central Park. Check out all the exhibits and let us know what your new hobby is going to be!

American Folk Art Museum is one of Best Museums In New York City.

18. American Folk Art Museum

45 W 53rd St, New York, NY
Art Museum · Midtown East · 11 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: This small museum is completely underrated – not only because it’s free, but due to the amazing items on display, the architecture and the live music.

Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art (MoCCA) is one of Best Museums In New York City.

19. Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art (MoCCA)

594 Broadway (at Houston St.), New York, NY
Art Museum · SoHo · 10 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Unleash your inner teenager and check out the amazing rotating comic and graphic novel exhibitions at this small museum.

International Center of Photography is one of Best Museums In New York City.

20. International Center of Photography

250 Bowery (btwn E Houston & Prince St), New York, NY
Art Gallery · NoLita · 65 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: This amazing center will re-kindle your love affair with photography – the exhibits are amazing and the classes are amazing. Come on Friday Nights for Free Admission.

Nicholas Roerich Museum is one of Best Museums In New York City.

21. Nicholas Roerich Museum

7.2
319 W 107th St (btwn Broadway & Riverside Dr), New York, NY
Museum · Upper West Side · 7 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: This small and obscure museum houses the amazing works of Nicholas Roerich, a Russian mystic who painted dramatic and colorful Himalayan landscapes.

New Museum is one of Best Museums In New York City.

22. New Museum

7.9
235 Bowery (btwn Stanton & Rivington St), New York, NY
Art Museum · Lower East Side · 204 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Be prepared to wait in line after line for each exhibit in this beautiful and modern gallery. Check out the view from the rooftop. Free admission every Thursday from 7-9pm.

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is one of Best Museums In New York City.

23. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

8.7
1071 5th Ave (at E 89th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · Carnegie Hill · 567 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: The building itself is the main draw here, but don’t miss the exhibits, which are intellectually challenging and interesting. Closed on Thursdays!

The Toy Museum of NY is one of Best Museums In New York City.

24. The Toy Museum of NY

157 Montague St, Brooklyn, NY
Museum · Brooklyn Heights · 1 tip

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: This hard to find gem (it’s in an old the Episcopal church) is worth the trouble of finding – although we expectd more from the girt shop.

Tibet House US is one of Best Museums In New York City.

25. Tibet House US

8.5
22 W 15th St (between 5th & 6th aves), New York, NY
Art Museum · Union Square · 10 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Visit this urban oasis during one of the center’s special events and you’ll be treated to all that is special and magical about this Buddhist Mecca.