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What to do and see in Greenwich Village, New York (NY): The Best Specialty Museums
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. Ground Zero Museum Workshop
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5.0 based on 2,906 reviews
Ground Zero Museum Workshop: Images & Artifacts from the 9/11 Recovery, in the Meatpacking District near Chelsea Market and the High Line Park. A 5-Star Rated Tour. Want to feel what it was like to be with FDNY Firefighters on the front lines after the 9/11 attacks? Want to educate your kids about this tough subject in a gentle and non-threatening way? Experience the Stunning Images of Official Ground Zero Photographer Gary Marlon Suson. "Rare Photos" (New York Times) are displayed, some in lifelike 3D installations, as well as artifacts & rare video. Rated in Trip Advisor's "Top 25 Museums in the USA" for 2013 and 2014 and in Trip Advisor's "Hall of Fame." Presented in BOSE Surround Sound Audio. 100 Stories. Praised by parents as a "safe" introduction to 9/11 for their young kids. Guests are allowed to pick up rare World Trade Center artifacts. Daily 1.5-hour audio tours from 11am-3pm Wednesday through Sunday include a tour guide and the self-guided audio narration in Dolby Stereo, in English, Italian, French and Spanish. Proceeds shared with Fire Department Charities. Walk-ins welcome. CLOSED MONDAY and TUESDAY. "Incredible Images" says Fox News Channel. Museum is housed in the exact building from where the Official Ground Zero Photographer shot his first images of 9/11. Known worldwide as the "Biggest LITTLE Museum in New York." The "first stop" before heading to visit Ground Zero. On display are "The Frozen Clock" - "The Bible Page" - artifacts such as the largest piece of World Trade window glass in existence and many more well-known images featured on FOX NEWS, BBC and CNN. Small gift area sells books and posters. No graphic footage nor images from morning of 9/11 are shown at GZMW. Tastefully and realistically presented. This award-winning tour is a wonderful prequel to your visit to the National 9/11 Memorial + Museum. Reservations accepted. Handicapped accessible. Private and student tours also available. New 2017 Winter Hours: Closed Monday + Tuesday. Open Wednesday thru Sunday 11am-3pm.
Reviewed By candklow - Houghton-le-Spring, United Kingdom
This museum is like no other and can’t begin to say how highly we’d receommend everyone to visit. Being able to touch some of the recovered artifacts from the tragic 9/11 incident, to seeing in detail the fantastic photography work by Gary Marlon Suson is a very emotionally humbling experience. We were fortunate enough to actually meet Gary personally, which made our visit all the more memorable - although the museum its self is something we wouldn’t forget easily. Not just seeing Gary’s photography, but hearing the emotional passion he had and has for capturing in the most respectful way an uncomprehendable event for us, was the highlight of our NY trip. It’s fairly safe to say the Ground Zero Workshop Museum would be our #1 must do for NY, and we’d certainly visit again when we next come to NY. I’d recommend you book because the museum is fairly small. But the intimacy adds to the experience.
2. The Renee and Chaim Gross Foundation
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
The Renee and Chaim Gross Foundation preserves and interprets the studio, home, and art collections of renowned American sculptor Chaim Gross (1902-91). The Foundation is open for guided tours Wednesday through Saturday. Tickets can be purchased through the Foundation's website.
Reviewed By phyllisweb1
Our group of 13 gals had a terrific tour of this wonderful historic building. This artist was new to me, and by the time I left I had learned so much about him, his wife and circle of friends. What an amazing artist. There are several floors that portray the creativity and the artistry of this unique artist. I was an opportunity to truly get an insight into his complete lifestyle, from his own artistic concepts, to his personal collections of African art, his bartered treasures, his library of books, his family living quarters and his work studio. The docent was very knowledgeable, and without her insights I wood have missed much.
3. Museum of Illusions
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4.0 based on 241 reviews
Welcome to our fascinating world of illusions. Thrilled yet bewildered you will enter a world that will blow your mind but also give you an opportunity to learn all sorts of things... come and visit us! It is sure to be an amazing and unimaginable experience because whatever you see, especially here in the Museum of Illusions, is not what it appears to be. Are you ready for an adventure?
Reviewed By 592briannat
I went with some friends and it’s such a fun place to visit! Definitely recommend if you’re looking for a quick, fun experience.
4. Margo Feiden Galleries Ltd
The MARGO FEIDEN GALLERIES LTD has represented artist AL HIRSCHFELD since 1969. AL HIRSCHFELD's ARCHIVE of the PERFORMING ARTS is on Permanent Exhibition and Available to Collect. The Archives include art from BROADWAY Plays & Musicals, FILM, DANCE, OPERA, JAZZ, and CLASSICAL MUSIC.AL HIRSCHFELD's Drawings, signed and numbered lithographs, Books and Puzzles. Hours are Monday-Friday, 9 AM—6 PM+Weekends By Appointment.
5. One Planet One Future
ONE PLANET ONE FUTURE is artist Anne de Carbuccia's ongoing to create images that powerfully depict what we have and what we may lose. Climate change is decimating the habitats of the earth's most beautiful and majestic creatures. The time to act is now. ONE Art Space is the project's permanent exhibition and collaboration outpost. Free guided visits are available year-round.
