International Center of Photography

Explore world-class art, literature, and music collections housed in a stunning historic mansion in Murray Hill. This beloved cultural hub offers engaging exhibitions, family-friendly programs, and a charming café—perfect for a cultured afternoon in Manhattan.

Explore more than 250 years of fashion history across three floors of inspiring exhibits, lectures, and designer insights. This free museum showcases iconic garments and student work that reveal the creativity and cultural forces shaping style.

Experience hands-on fire safety at this interactive learning center in Midtown. Climb aboard a real fire truck, suit up in firefighter gear, and learn crucial emergency skills through immersive activities designed for all ages.

Explore America's rich traditions through handcrafted textiles, quilts, paintings, and sculptures at this acclaimed museum celebrating folk and decorative arts. Browse exclusive publications and curated collections that reveal the stories of self-taught artists and cultural makers.

Explore the rich history of New York's Finest through compelling exhibits showcasing NYPD traditions, heroic service, and the department's evolution alongside the city itself. Located in the historic First Precinct building, this museum honors the men and women who dedicate their lives to keeping New York safe.

Step back into New York's maritime golden age at this waterfront museum, where historic ships, a working 19th-century print shop, and skilled craftspeople bring centuries of seafaring tradition to life. Explore some of Manhattan's oldest buildings, browse exceptional model ship collections, and soak in views of the harbor that inspired it all.

Explore the architecture and engineering behind NYC's iconic skyline at this Battery Park museum featuring scale models, interactive exhibits, and hands-on activities perfect for curious minds of all ages.

Explore the powerful stories of immigration at this iconic museum housed in the restored Ellis Island building. Trace your family's arrival through interactive exhibits, and discover how millions of newcomers shaped America's history.

Asia Society is the leading global organization working to strengthen relationships and promote understanding among the people, leaders, and institutions of Asia and the United States. We seek to enhance dialogue, encourage creative expression, and generate new ideas across the fields of policy, business, education, arts, and culture.

Explore four centuries of American history through one of the world's finest collections of artifacts and art, housed in a landmark institution since 1804. Interactive exhibitions and galleries bring New York's pivotal role in shaping the nation to life.

Step into a Gilded Age mansion filled with masterpieces by Renoir, Vermeer, and other European masters. Explore world-class art at your own pace, catch a classical concert on the grounds, or join a guided tour through one of Manhattan's finest cultural treasures.

Home to one of the world's most significant collections of American art, this celebrated museum showcases over 12,000 works spanning paintings, sculptures, photographs, and multimedia installations from the 20th century to today. Founded in 1931 by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, it remains a dynamic space for exploring the evolution of American creativity and contemporary artistic voices.

Explore 5,000 square feet of compelling art and artifacts that illuminate Jewish history, identity, and culture through past and contemporary perspectives. Knowledgeable volunteers guide visitors through diverse exhibits celebrating creativity, resilience, and the rich heritage that shaped our world.

Experience cutting-edge contemporary art in a dynamic, unconventional space where sculptures, installations, and multimedia works challenge traditional museum formats. Free admission for visitors under 18.

Explore three thousand years of Jewish history through carefully curated artifacts and immersive galleries in this Greenwich Village gem. The museum pairs indoor exhibitions with a serene sculpture garden, a hands-on workshop space for kids, and a full auditorium hosting lectures and performances.

Experience an intimate perspective on September 11 through immersive 3-D installations and authentic recovered artifacts—including WTC steel and glass you can handle yourself—that deepen understanding of the recovery effort.

Explore Chinese culture through art, lectures, films, and workshops at this Manhattan education hub. Gain deeper insight into China's influence on global society and expand your understanding of the East.

Explore iconic natural history exhibits spanning dinosaurs, ocean life, and world cultures, then venture next door to the Hayden Planetarium to journey through space in the stunning Rose Center for Earth and Space.

Step inside meticulously recreated tenement apartments and experience immigrant life firsthand—handle period objects, meet costumed interpreters, and walk the historic neighborhood streets where millions of families began their American stories.

A vibrant center celebrating African diasporic art and culture, this Harlem institution showcases paintings, sculptures, photography, and film alongside dynamic exhibitions, performances, and public programs that invite meaningful dialogue and discovery.

Step into a serene medieval world nestled in Upper Manhattan, where cloistered courtyards, soaring architecture, and centuries-old art transport you far from the city bustle. Explore masterpieces of religious devotion, stroll through gardens, and breathe in the timeless beauty of Europe.

Welcome to one of Manhattan's finest cultural treasures, where free admission opens doors to extraordinary collections spanning Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin American art and artifacts. Marvel at world-class textiles, ancient pottery, and masterworks that bring centuries of heritage to life.

Step inside a piece of Revolutionary War history where George Washington strategized during the pivotal fall of 1776. This elegant 1765 mansion perched on a Harlem hilltop offers a window into colonial life and the dramatic events that shaped our nation.