Things to do in New York City, New York (NY): The Best Art Museums

The Frick Collection is your home for art from the Renaissance to the early twentieth century. Founded by Henry Clay Frick (1849–1919), the museum offers visitors intimate encounters with one of the world’s foremost collections of European fine and decorative arts. The Frick—now in its temporary location at Frick Madison, at the Breuer-designed building at 945 Madison Avenue, while its historic buildings undergo renovation—features celebrated works by Rembrandt, Fragonard, Ingres, Bellini, Vermeer, and more. The Frick Art Reference Library, a leading art historical research center, was established one hundred years ago by Helen Clay Frick and provides access to its rich collections for scholars and the public alike.

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A museum displaying works of art by German and Austrian artists and designers.

The circular Frank Lloyd Wright-designed building is as much of a draw as the museum's collection of modern art.

Asia Society Museum organizes groundbreaking exhibitions of both traditional and contemporary Asian and Asian American art. The Museum is known for its Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller Collection of masterpiece-quality traditional Asian works, and for its cutting-edge Contemporary Art Collection of videos and new media art by Asian and Asian American artists. A recognized leader in identifying and fostering contemporary Asian and Asian American artists, Asia Society Museum was one of the first American museums to establish a program of contemporary Asian art in the early 1990s.

The Met Breuer presents Modern and contemporary art through the lens of history. The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from every corner of the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in three iconic sites in New York City - The Met Fifth Avenue, The Met Breuer and The Met Cloisters. Full suggested admission: $25/adults, $17/seniors, $12/student

Hixenbaugh Ancient Art is an ancient art gallery located amidst the many vibrant Contemporary and Modern Art galleries located in in the Chelsea neighborhood of of Manhattan. We specialize in fine authentic ancient art from Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, Central America and South America. We are passionate about our shared past and want to share our admiration of antiquity. Throughout the year, the gallery prepares thematic exhibitions of ancient art for everyone to enjoy. Our current exhibition "LIGHT ON STONE", intermixes contemporary photography with ancient sculpture. The installation features an elegant Venus Genetrix, a marble relief depicting a Nereid and Hippocamp previously owned by actor Charlton Heston, and a massive architectural Corbel. These three-dimensional works are displayed alongside Mr. Coscia's photogrpahy. Many of Mr. Coscia photographs present museum works removed from the museum setting. Two images in the exhibition capture how modern objects can be manipulated to create a likeness to classical scuplture by exploring their textures, surfaces, and the play of light in varying conditions. Photographs of his own paper sculptures capture the gestures and balance of classical stone works. The exhibition will remain on display through November 26, 2016 Our gallery director, Randall A. Hixenbaugh, has been involved in ancient art and antiquities for over 20 years. We specialize in building collections with our clients, both public and private. Due to our in depth knowledge of the antiquities market we are often able to locate particular pieces to complement any collection. History Established in 2006. After working at several art galleries, Randall Hixenbaugh opened his own gallery in 2006. Randy has been involved in ancient art and antiquities for nearly 20 years. He holds a Master's Degree in Classical Archaeology and has participated in a number of archaeological excavations of Roman and Punic sites in Tunisia. Hixenbaugh Ancient Art Ltd is a gallery dedicated to handling fine authentic antiquities. All of the pieces we handle are legally and ethically acquired, in complete accordance with US and international regulations and laws concerning the import and sale of ancient objects. We deal only in authentic pieces with minimal or no restoration. We specialize in fine authentic art from many ancient cultures including Sumerian, Hittite, Babylonian, Assyrian, Canaanite, Judaean, Phoenician, Egyptian, Roman, Greek, Cypriot, Etruscan, Celtic, Byzantine and Pre-Columbian America. Mr. Hixenbaugh is also a member of the Appraisers Association of America (AAA), and is qualified to perform appraisals of antiquities for insurance valuation, estate valuation, and charitable donation.