What to do and see in Gramercy-Flatiron, New York (NY): The Best Museums

The William Secord Gallery specializes in the sale of the fine nineteenth and twentieth century dog and animal paintings. Open by appointment

Founded in 1898, The National Arts Club is a cultural institution with a mission to stimulate, foster and promote public interest in the arts and the further education of the American people in the fine arts. Annually, The National Arts Club offers more than 150 free programs to the public, including exhibitions, theatrical and musical performances, lectures and readings, attracting an audience of over 25,000 members and guests of members. Feature programs focus on all disciplines of the arts. For a full list of events or to learn more, please visit nationalartsclub.org.

Lilac Gallery aims to discover brand new art styles and art forms. Our main focus is on emerging international artists that explore new media in their concept with cutting-edge techniques, breaking the barrier of conventionality with expressive pieces. Passionate about handling a roster of contemporary artists, as well as showcasing American and European Fine Art, we aim to achieve excellence in every regard, maintaining a multitude of hand-selected, unique, desirable, thought-provoking and original artworks in our collection. Client satisfaction is undoubtedly one of the key pillars upon which the gallery was built, as we strive to meet each individual's customized needs by taking the time to cultivate personal client relationships and gain a solid understanding of where each of their particular interests lies.

The Center for Book Arts is one of few contemporary arts organizations dedicated to the art of the book, and the only location in New York City at which visitors can view book arts exhibitions in the context of an active, working studio. In keeping with the Center's mission, our exhibitions endeavor to place book art practice within the larger context of contemporary art, exploring the book as object, as media, and as a site of resistance. The Center for Book Arts is dedicated to exploring and cultivating contemporary aesthetic interpretations of the book as an art object, while preserving the traditional practices of the art of the book. The Center seeks to facilitate communication between the book arts community and the larger spheres of contemporary art and literature through exhibitions, classes, public programming, literary presentations, opportunities for artists and writers, publications, and collecting. Founded in 1974 and still located in Manhattan, it was the first not-for-profit organization of its kind in the nation, and has since become a model for others around the world.

The boyhood home (1858-1872) of the only United States President born in Manhattan. It is a national historic site managed by the National Park Service. The site includes galleries and 1865 period rooms with original objects that relate the story of young Theodore Roosevelt, his ranch days, presidency and exploration period.

The Mission of the Museum of Sex is to preserve and present the history, evolution and cultural significance of human sexuality. It has generated over 30 exhibitions since 2002; each advocating open discourse surrounding sex and sexuality as well as striving to present to the public the best in current scholarship unhindered by self-censorship. With each new exhibition, lecture series, event and publication, the Museum of Sex is committed to addressing a wide range of topics, while simultaneously highlighting material and artifacts from different continents, cultures, time periods and media.

The Center for Jewish History in New York City illuminates history, culture, and heritage. The Center provides a collaborative home for five partner organizations: American Jewish Historical Society, American Sephardi Federation, Leo Baeck Institute, Yeshiva University Museum, and YIVO Institute for Jewish Research. The collections span a thousand years, with more than 5 miles of archival documents (in dozens of languages and alphabet systems), more than 500,000 volumes, as well as thousands of artworks, textiles, ritual objects, recordings, films, and photographs. The Center for Jewish History is home to the Lillian Goldman Reading Room, Ackman & Ziff Family Genealogy Institute, the David Berg Rare Book Room and the Collection Management & Conservation Wing. Public programs create opportunities for diverse audiences to explore the rich historical and cultural material that lives within the Center's walls.

Tibet House US is a long-term cultural institution founded in 1987 at the request of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama to ensure the survival of Tibetan civilization and culture. Tibet House has a spacious gallery for daily meditation classes, lectures and teachings, cultural events and performances. The gallery also features works by contemporary artists of Tibetan origin or inspired by Tibetan culture. In addition to the Gallery, Tibet House has a Repatriation Collection of Tibetan art and ritual implements, an extensive library and research space, book and gift shop, and a traditional shrine-room. Tibet House US is part of a worldwide network of Tibetan institutions committed to ensuring that the light of the Tibetan spirit never disappears from the face of this earth.

Fotografiska uses the power of photography to inspire a more conscious world. For over 10 years, the museum has been an internationally-renowned destination for photography in Stockholm. Now, Fotografiska has opened its newest museum in a historic landmark building located in NYC’s Flatiron District. Fotografiska New York presents powerful and unparalleled exhibitions showcasing some of the world’s best photographers. Genres range from abstract, landscape, portrait, documentary, and more with themes that are relevant, inclusive, and representative of ever-changing current issues and ongoing movements. The museum also has vibrant cultural event programs and retail at The Shop with unique local and international items inspired by the art of photography. With extra touches like being open late until 9pm, live music and DJs on select nights, new inspiring exhibitions, and timed entry with limited capacity, Fotografiska is anything but an ordinary New York museum.