Noble Maritime Collection
noblemaritime.org718 447 6490 Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, 1000 Richmond Terr., Bldg D, Staten Island 10301 Preserves and interprets the art, writings, and histor- ical maritime artifacts of the distin- guished marine artist, John A. Noble. Celebrates the working waterfront of New York Harbor. Admission. Open Thurs.–Sun. 1–5pm.
The Noguchi Museumnoguchi
.org718 204 7088 | 9-01 33rd Rd. (Vernon Blvd.), office: 32-37 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City, Queens 11106 Dedicated to the work of Isamu Noguchi. Renovated museum features 13 galleries and a sculpture garden. Admission. Pay-what-you- wish: first Fri. of each month. Closed Mon.–Tue. AD
Old Stone Housetheoldstone
house.org718 768 3195 | Washing ton Park, 5th Ave. at 3rd St., Brooklyn 11215 Reconstructed 1699 farmhouse was a key battle site during the American Revolution, and later, headquarters to what became baseball’s legendary Brooklyn Dodgers. Suggested admission. Open Sat., Sun. 11am– 4pm. E
The Paley Center for Media
paleycenter.org212 621 6600 | 25 W. 52nd St. (Fifth–Sixth Aves.), NYC 10019 The Paley Center leads the discus- sion about the cultural, creative and social significance of television, radio, and emerging platforms for the pro- fessional community and media- interested public. Contribution $10. Closed Mon., Tues. ABCDEF
Queens County Farm Museum
queensfarm.org718 347 FARM (3276) | 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy. (Union Tpke.–Grand Central Pkwy.), Queens 11004 Working historical farm: live- stock, barns and greenhouse. Call for events calendar. Grounds open daily; house open Sat., Sun. AEF
Queens Museum of Artqueens
museum.org718 592 9700 | NYC Bldg. in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park (Roosevelt Ave.–Willets Point), Queens 11368 Changing exhibits of 20th-century art, Tiffany lamps, and the New York City panorama—the world’s largest architectural scale model. Films, talks, lectures, family programs. Gift shop. Closed Mon.– Tue. ADE
Rose Center for Earth and
Spaceamnh.org/rose/| See
American Museum of Natural History.
The Rose Museum at Carnegie Hall
carnegiehall.org212 247 7800 | 154 W. 57th St. (Seventh Ave.), 2nd fl., NYC 10019 World-famous concert venue’s intimate museum showcases scores, letters, photographs and other arti- facts related to the Hall’s illustrious history and the many artists who have performed there. Closed in summer. Free. Closed annually, early June–early October. ABCDE
Rubin Museum of Art (RMA)
rmanyc.org212 620 5000 | 150 W. 17th St. (Sixth–Seventh Aves.), NYC 10011 Cultural/educational institution dedicated to the art of the Himalayas and surrounding regions. RMA’s col- lection includes Himalayan paintings, sculpture, textiles. Asian-inspired café and shop. Closed Tues. ABCDE
Sandy Ground Historical Museum
statenislandusa.com/pages /sandy_ground.html718 317 5796 1538 Woodrow Rd. (Dexter–Lynbrook Aves.), Rossville, Staten Island 10309 The oldest community established by free slaves in North America, an important stop in the Underground Railroad. Letters, photos, rare books, quilts, artifacts. Open Tues.–Sun. 1–4pm (closed Fri., Sat. in winter). F
SculptureCenter sculpture
center.org 718 361 1750 | 44-19 Purves St. (Jackson Ave.), Long Island City, Queens 11101 Commissions and exhibits sculpture by artists from New York and around the world. Wed.–Fri., 10am–4pm, Sat. noon–4pm. AE
Seguine Mansionhistorichouse
trust.org718 667 6042 | 440 Seguine Ave. (Hylan Blvd.), Lemon Creek Park, Staten Island 10309 Grand 1838 home of Seguine family who owned local oyster harvesting, established the Staten Island Railroad Company and founded Staten Island Oil and Candlemaking Company. Tours by Urban Park Rangers; call for hours. E
The Skyscraper Museum
skyscraper.org212 968 1961 39 Battery Pl. (West St., in the Ritz- Carlton), NYC 10280 Study high-rise building—past, present, future. The museum celebrates NYC’s rich archi- tectural heritage and examines his- torical forces and individuals that have shaped its skylines. ABCD
Socrates Sculpture Park
socratessculpturepark.org 718 956 1819 | 32-01 Vernon Blvd. (Broadway), Long Island City, Queens 11106 Former abandoned landfill is now an internationally renowned outdoor museum and artist residency program that also serves as a vital NYC park. Free. Open daily. EF
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South Street Seaport Museum
Temporarily closed. See listing for Bowne & Co., Stationers in this section.
Staten Island Children’s Museum
statenislandkids.org718 273 2060 Snug Harbor Cultural Center, 1000 Richmond Terrace (Tysen St.-Snug Harbor Rd.), Staten Island 10301 Hands-on, interactive exhibits, work- shops and performances encourage children to learn by doing. Closed
Mon. ABCDE
Staten Island Museumstaten
islandmuseum.org718 727 1135 75 Stuyvesant Pl. (Wall St.), Staten Island 10301 Art, natural science, local history programs and exhibitions, including Lenape and Staten Island Ferry. Admission. Gift shop. Two blocks from ferry terminal. Closed major federal holidays. ADE
Statue of Liberty Museum
nps.gov/stli877 LADY TIX (523 9849) Liberty Island, New York Harbor, NYC 10004 Grounds open for strolls and viewing the statue. Tour pass (free) required for monument interior and museum (limited availability). Ferry tickets (fee) available by phone (877 523 9849), online (statuecruises.com) and ticket office (Castle Clinton, Battery Pl.–State St.). Ferry check-in at Castle Clinton. Open daily. ABCEF
The Studio Museum in Harlem
studiomuseum.org212 864 4500 144 W. 125th St. (Lenox Ave.–Seventh Aves.), NYC 10027 Nexus for black artists locally, nationally and interna- tionally. Fine art that has been inspired and influenced by black culture. Sculpture garden. Gift shop. Admission, except Target-Free Sunday. Closed Mon.–Wed. AD
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace
National Historic Sitenps.gov
/thrb/212 260 1616 | 28 E. 20th St. (Park Ave. South–Broadway), NYC 10003 Recreated brownstone on the site where the 26th President of the United States was born on Oct. 27, 1858. Period rooms furnished like the original house (demolished 1919). Gallery. Admission. Ranger-led tours required to see period rooms. Closed Sun., Mon. F
The Ukrainian Museumukrainian
museum.org212 228 0110 | 222 E. 6th St. (Second–Third Aves.), NYC 10003 Showcases Ukrainian culture. Folk art, fine art and archival collections. Changing exhibitions. Family, educa- tional programs. Gift shop. Closed Mon., Tue. ADE
Valentine-Varian House/Museum
of Bronx Historybronxhistorical
society.org718 881 8900 | 3266 Bainbridge Ave. (208th St.), Bronx 10467 Fieldstone farmhouse (1758) built by blacksmith Isaac Valentine. Home of the father of New York City’s 63rd mayor (1839–41), Isaac Varian. Sat.– Sun.; tours Wed.–Fri. by appointment. ADE
Van Cortlandt House Museum
vancortlandthouse.org718 543 3344 Van Cortlandt Park, Broadway & 246th St., Bronx 10471 Georgian colonial plantation home (1748–49) of the Van Cortlandt family. Fine and decorative art, social history. Gift shop. Closed Mon.
Walter de Maria: The New York
Earth Roomdiaart.org/sites
/main/earthroom212 473 8072 | 141 Wooster St (Prince–Houston Sts.), NYC 10012 An interior earth sculpture, on long-term view to the public since 1980, comprises 250 cubic yards (197 cubic meters) of earth weighing 280,000 lbs. (127,300 kg). Closed Mon., Tues. Closed in summer. F
Whitney Museum of American Art
whitney.org212 570 3600 | 945 Madison Ave. (75th St.), NYC 10021 The leading advocate of 20th- and 21st-century American art. Changing visual arts exhibitions, film and video programs. Free exhibition tours and audio guides. Children free. Admission. Pay-what-you-wish: Fri. 6–9pm. Closed Mon.–Tue. ABCDE
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World Science Festival See listing
under “Attractions” in Sightseeing & Tours.
Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum
wyckoffassociation.org718 629 5400 | Fidler Wyckoff Park, 5816 Clarendon Rd. (Ralph Ave.), Brooklyn 11203 Farmhouse built c.1652. Home to the Wyckoff family for 250 years. Fully furnished. Public programs. Closed Mon. DE
Yeshiva University Museum at the
Center for Jewish History
yumuseum.org212 294 8330 | 15 W. 16th St. (Fifth–Sixth Aves.), NYC 10011 Dramatic exhibitions and thought-pro- voking programs explore wide range of Jewish art, culture and history. Educational programs. Gift shop, kosher café. Admission. Closed Mon., Fri., Sat. and Jewish holidays. ADE