Art Museums/Galleries in New York City

From contemporary art to ancient Egyptian artifacts, New York City boasts some of the best museums in the world. From the world-famous "Museum Mile" along the east side of Central Park to the stunning MoMA (Museum of Modern Art) further south, and the Brooklyn Museum across the bridge, galleries run far and wide in this city. If diversity in books, culture, and history are more your style, head to these establishments where you'll find lots to admire.

American Museum of Natural History

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Central Park West
at 79th Street

Dinosaurs galore, plus other earth and space-themed exhibits...
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Metropolitan Museum of Art

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1000 Fifth Ave
Fifth Ave. at 82nd St

Mammoth museum featuring art from around the world...
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Brooklyn Museum of Art

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200 Eastern Pkwy
(at Washington Avenue)

Stately museum near Prospect Park houses vast art collection...
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Lower East Side Tenement Museum

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90 Orchard Street
(at Delancey Street)

Unique museum explores immigrant life in New York City...
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Rubin Museum of Art (RMA)

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150 W. 17th St

Himalayan art...
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Museum of Chinese in America (MoCA)

215 Centre Street

More than a Muse...
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New York Public Library

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Fifth Avenue
(between 40th and 42nd streets)

Guarded by lions...
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Grand Central Terminal

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87 East 42nd Street
42nd St. at Park Ave

Historic transportation hub...
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