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Conquering New York in one visit is impossible. Instead, hit the must-sees – the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art – and then explore off the beaten path with visits to The Cloisters or one of the city’s libraries. Indulge in the bohemian shops of the West Village or the fine dining of the Upper West Side. The bustling marketplace inside of Grand Central Station gives you a literal taste of the best the city has to offer.
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1. CIMA - Center for Italian Modern Art
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
2. Sloomoo Institute
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Sloomoo Institute is an interactive pop-up experience! Sink your hands into over 30 vats of textured, scented slime. See your brain on slime with an EEG machine. Relax at our ASMR sound station and be immersed in CGI satisfying videos. Tag our slime and repeat wall by smearing slime on it. Design your dream slime at the DIY bar. Take a slime shower and walk through 250 gallons of slime. Come play!
Reviewed By tgecelter - Johannesburg, South Africa
We went with my 3 and 6 year old and had so much fun. We spent 1h30 min and it was brilliant - interactive, current and slimy. It is applicable for all ages - my husband and I had fun too. It’s really worth the visit - best thing yet is to play with slime anywhere but my home ????
3. New York City Fire Museum
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4.5 based on 260 reviews
The New York City Fire Museum is the official museum of the FDNY.Occupying a renovated 1904 Beaux‐Arts firehouse at 278 Spring Street in Hudson Square, west of SoHo, the museum is home to a renowned collection of fire‐related art and artifacts from the 18th century to the present; including hand‐pumped fire engines, horse‐drawn vehicles, early motorized apparatus and firefighting tools and equipment.
Reviewed By christopherbO9687MP - Acton, United States
This museum provides an excellent overview of both the NYC Fire Department and its history within the city. There are lots of meticulously restored historic fire engines dating back to the 19th century, and a collection of artifacts related to the various volunteer and eventually professional firefighting organizations that have existed in the city (even before the merger with Brooklyn and other boroughs). There are also specialized displays related to the horses and even the mascot dogs that have populated the fire stations at various times. The 9/11 memorial is poignant, as other the summaries of other major fires that led to losses of life. The museums also coves the social aspects of firefighting organizations; such as how they also served as social clubs and some of the rivalries between them. Also covered is how the desire for better firefighting equipment and even city water pressure led to major civic improvements. A must for anyone interested in NYC's history, as well as firefighting fans.
4. Museum of Chinese in America
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4.5 based on 125 reviews
Founded in 1980, the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) is dedicated to preserving and presenting the history, heritage, culture and diverse experiences of people of Chinese descent in the United States. The greatly expanded MOCA at 215 Centre Street is a national home for the precious narratives of diverse Chinese American communities, and strives to be a model among interactive museums.
Reviewed By UniversalTraversal - Oakville, Canada
Although the west coast of the US may be more associated with Chinese immigration, there is still a thriving Chinese community in New York and this museum showcases its history. The most of the museum covers general information such as the various discriminatory laws that have been invoked and repealed over the years, the demonisation of the Chinese during the "Yellow Peril" scare of the early 20th century, their lionisation during WWII and the current situation of Chinese communities in the USA. There is also an exhibition on the Golden Venture, a ship that brought 300 illegal immigrants from China which ran aground in 1993, and the impressive paper models the immigrants made during their time in custody. The museum is small, but well worth doing in you're in Chinatown and need an informative way to spend an hour or so.
5. Judd Foundation
6. Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art
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4.5 based on 24 reviews
The Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art provides a platform for artistic exploration through multi-faceted queer perspectives. We embrace the power of the arts to inspire, explore, and foster understanding of the rich diversity of LGBTQ experiences. Created by our founders to preserve LGBTQ identity and build community, the Leslie-Lohman Museum acts as a cultural hub for the LGBTQ community. Our roots trace back to 1969 when Charles Leslie and Fritz Lohman held an exhibit of gay artists for the first time in their SoHo loft. Throughout the 1970s, they continued to collect and exhibit gay artists while supporting the SoHo art community. During the AIDS pandemic of the 1980s, the collection continued to grow as they rescued the work of dying artists from families who, out of shame or ignorance, wanted to destroy it. Located at 26 Wooster Street in the SoHo neighborhood of New York City. Admission is a suggested donation of $10.
7. Museum of Ice Cream
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4.5 based on 404 reviews
We invite you to enter a realm where Anything Is Possible! Museum of Ice Cream transforms concepts and dreams into spaces that provoke imagination and creativity. Throughout the experience, you can expect to be inspired to play, imagine and connect with those around you here. Come join our rotating installations, explore our whimsical shop, and get a taste of our café at Museum of Ice Cream New York.
Reviewed By Sunshine697802
Had a great time with my sisters and it’s great for all ages and it is worthwhile and to top it all off you get to eat ice cream
8. The Broken Kilometer
9. Museum of Fragrance
This museum of scents displays more than 250 fragrance bottles and a time-line of perfumery from 1949 to present day.
10. The Compleat Sculptor
If you are... a Sculptor, Prop Maker, Prototype Maker, Conservator, Police/FBI/Law Enforcer, Model Maker, Restorer, Architect, Body Caster, Display/Window Designer, 3D Mosaicist, Scenic Artist, Fine Art Student, Archeologist, Special Effects Artist, Mold-Maker ... The Compleat Sculptor is your Compleat Source for Materials, Tools, Supplies & Services "You supply the talent... We'll supply the rest."
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