Things to do in New York, United States: The Best Art Museums

June 3, 2021 Layne Dawes

New York State has it all – booming metropolises, majestic waterfalls, mountains, wine country, chicken wings. Yes, NYC is a magnet for tourists, but an exploration of the rest of the state can be equally thrilling. The Finger Lakes Wine Region is a vision of serene waters, quaint B&Bs, and pretty vineyards. Movie buffs will love Rochester, home of the George Eastman House and one of the world’s most comprehensive film archives. On your way to Niagara Falls, stop in Buffalo to fuel up on spicy wings.
Restaurants in New York

1. The Metropolitan Museum of Art

1000 5th Ave, New York City, NY 10028-0198 +1 212-535-7710 [email protected] http://www.metmuseum.org
Excellent
80%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 54,604 reviews

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

At New York City's most visited museum and attraction, you will experience over 5,000 years of art from around the world. The Met is for anyone as a source of inspiration, insight and understanding. You can learn, escape, play, dream, discover, connect.

Reviewed By cmasb - Rickmansworth, United Kingdom

We have wanted to visit here for ages and finally made it. It did not disappoint. There is no way you can see everything in any museum of any stature such as the Met. Choose what you are interested in and focus on just a few items. Our passions include European paintings from the 15th to early 19th centuries and we were indulged: incredible works by Velasquez, Goya, David, Brueghel, Rembrandt, Hals, Vermeer etc etc. You cannot be disappointed. We also visited the Graeco-Roman and Egyptian galleries, which were also fascinating. It was busy even on a Monday in schooltime. We booked tickets ahead, which saved us time queuing, so it might be worth your time doing the same thing. We had a nice but rather expensive lunch in the cafeteria in the basement. Sandwiches at $15? They didn’t even have caviar in them (but were tasty).

2. Oysterponds Historical Society

1555 Village Ln, Orient, NY 11957-1258 +1 631-323-2480 [email protected] http://oysterpondshistoricalsociety.org/
Excellent
86%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 14 reviews

Oysterponds Historical Society

Oysterponds Historical Society (OHS) brings people together to share and celebrate the unique history and culture of the Long Island hamlets of Orient and East Marion. By presenting shared experiences from the past, we connect East Marion and Orient to the present and pass it on to future generations.

3. Frederic Remington Art Museum

303 Washington St, Ogdensburg, NY 13669-1517 +1 315-393-2425 http://www.fredericremington.org/
Excellent
76%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 126 reviews

Frederic Remington Art Museum

Museum focuses on the life and works of the great American Western artist, Frederic Remington, by displaying a wide collection of his oils, watercolors and sketches.

4. Frick Collection

1 E. 70th St. Fifth Ave., New York City, NY 10021-4994 +1 212-288-0700 [email protected] http://www.frick.org
Excellent
80%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 8,658 reviews

Frick Collection

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.

Reviewed By JuliaManhattan - New York City, United States

Architectural critic Paul Goldberger may have said it best: "The Met is admired but the Frick is beloved." You can sit in peace in Henry Clay Frick's magnificent mansion, contemplating his extraordinary collection of old masters, all living serenely in a setting filled with Rococo and Renaissance furniture, and accumulated superb decorative arts, including Limoges enamels, Meissen porcelain, and Italian bronzes.

5. City Market

401 Harrison St West Jefferson, Syracuse, NY 13204 +1 315-481-9960 [email protected] http://citymarketsyracuse.com
Excellent
90%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 67 reviews

City Market

City Market every Month is held on the 2nd Sunday of the month May to October In Syracuse . This year it is has moved to the Everson Museum of Art on Harrison Street.Features include Antiques, Art, Handmade, Clothing both Vintage and new local designers, Jewelry by local makers and vintage, Furniture by local makers and vintage,Repurpose, Mid Century Modern, Industrial Design, Mission, Local Food Vendors and so much more. Museum is open free on City Market Sundays A Market Designed for City Life

Reviewed By H3905PFkellyt

Great market for a Sunday afternoon activity in Downtown Syracuse. Unique shopping, food trucks, music, and even free admission to the museum. Free parking in the city on Sundays. No entry fee either.

6. Escher The Exhibition and Experience

34 34th St Building 6, Brooklyn, NY 11232-2014 +1 646-392-2288 [email protected] http://eschernyc.com
Excellent
79%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 19 reviews

Escher The Exhibition and Experience

7. Fenimore Art Museum

5798 State Rte 80, Cooperstown, Otsego, NY 13326-2500 +1 607-547-1400 http://www.fenimoreart.org/
Excellent
72%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 649 reviews

Fenimore Art Museum

Located inside a neo-Georgian mansion with terraced gardens overlooking Otsego Lake, this museum features fine collections of American art, James Fenimore Cooper memorabilia and historic photographs. (Closed January 1 - March 31) New exhibitions open April 1.

Reviewed By R4960NKjustinw - Hasbrouck Heights, United States

The Kenimore Museum is a nice little museum with lots to see and experience. The museum packs a lot exhibits and ideas into a small space. It is three floors of interesting art. The second floor which serves as the main floor is dedicated to American art and the Hudson River School works, the bottom floor is dedicated to Native American Art through the Thaw Foundation donation. The Third Floor has modern era art and special exhibitions, this time being of wood carvings. The views through the windows are of the grounds and the lake and it is just beautiful especially this time of year with the foliage change. You could spend several hours in this museum just admiring the works and seeing how the collections are mounted. The works are very interesting so take time out to see and experience the whole place.

8. The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

11 West 53rd Street, New York City, NY 10019-5401 +1 212-708-9400 http://www.moma.org
Excellent
61%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 17,916 reviews

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

Located in the heart of midtown Manhattan, The Museum of Modern Art is home to the world's greatest collection of modern and contemporary art. The collection includes Vincent van Gogh's "The Starry Night" and Andy Warhol's "Gold Marilyn Monroe," along with works by Jackson Pollock, Jasper Johns, Cindy Sherman, Elizabeth Murray, and many other great artists of our time. MoMA's collection also showcases photography, film, architecture, design, media, and performance art. Visitors can also enjoy shopping and fine and casual dining options. Mondays are reserved exclusively for members and their guests. Closed for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Reviewed By Lighthousemitch30 - Kew, Australia

The MOMA was an enjoyable experience. Although we visited during the peak Christmas period there was plenty for all of us to see Galleries included works from Dali Gauguin Van Gogh and some massive Monet canvasses Free audio a must Particularly enjoyed the modern architecture exhibitions from Frank Lloyd Wright and Bauhaus Sculpture garden is free and Open to the public

9. Storm King Art Center

1 Museum Rd, New Windsor, NY 12553-8883 +1 845-534-3115 [email protected] http://www.stormking.org/
Excellent
73%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 823 reviews

Storm King Art Center

Widely celebrated as one of the world's leading sculpture parks, Storm King Art Center has welcomed visitors from across the globe for fifty years. It is located only one hour north of New York City, in the lower Hudson Valley, where its pristine 500-acre landscape of fields, hills, and woodlands provides the setting for a collection of more than 100 carefully sited sculptures created by some of the most acclaimed artists of our time.

Reviewed By IamZozo - Tel Aviv, Israel

A large and beautiful outdoor museum for Japanese’sculptures You can easily spend more than 2 hours at the place

10. The Met Cloisters

99 Margaret Corbin Drive Fort Tryon Park, New York City, NY 10040 +1 212-923-3700 [email protected] http://www.metmuseum.org/visit/met-cloisters
Excellent
73%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 5,095 reviews

The Met Cloisters

Branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art that was constructed out of sections of French medieval monasteries, offers an extensive collection of statues, paintings, stained glass windows and tapestries.

Reviewed By JohnK3353 - Brooklyn, United States

If in the mood for time transportation, check out the glorious Cloisters Museum in northern Manhattan. Yes, a bit of a schlep to get there (take the A or 1 subway) but worth it. Once there, a quietly serene transportation back to the Middle Ages - like walking through an exquisite monastery - the whole 9 yards, what with winding staircases, tiny chapels, gardens, crypts, and galleries loaded with amazing Christian art. And several gorgeous gardens, with breathtaking views of the Hudson River and the Palisades (cliffs) of New Jersey on the opposite side of the river. Never mobbed with tourists (unlike its Mother Museum The Met), the Cloisters can be enjoyed on dual levels. Medieval art in a unique museum that doesn't seem like a museum, or just a quiet place for reflection and/or contemplation, in a placid environment. In manic, maddening, Manhattan.

ThingsTodoPost © 2018 - 2024 All rights reserved.