American Museum of Natural
Historyamnh.org212 769 5100
Central Park West (79th St.), NYC 10024 More than 40 permanent halls plus IMAX films, space shows and temporary special exhibitions explore the universe and the diversity of life on Earth. Gift shop and cafes. Open
daily. ABCDE
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The Anne Frank Center USA
annefrank.com212 431 7993 44 Park Pl. (Church–West Broadway), NYC 10007 A jewel box museum founded by Anne Frank’s father to preserve her spirit. A wonderful shared experience for families and lovers of history, art, literature. Admission. Closed Sun., Mon. AE
Anthology Film Archives
anthologyfilmarchives.org212 505 5181 | 32 Second Ave. (E. 2nd St.), NYC 10003 International center for the preservation, study, and exhibition of film and video, focusing on American independent and avant-garde cinema and its precursors. See website for film schedule. Admission.
arts>Brookfield Placebrookfield
placeny.com/arts-events212 417 7000 | 100 West St. (Liberty–Vesey Sts.), Battery Park City, NYC 10080 Leading performing and visual arts venue presents emerging and established artists, with emphasis on commis- sioned works, site-specific installations and premieres. All events are free. AF
Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum
bartowpellmansionmuseum.org 718 885 1461, fax 718 885 9164 Pelham Bay Park, 895 Shore Rd., Bronx 10464 Greek Revival–style country residence (built c. 1842) of New York City businessman Robert Bartow and family. Open Wed., Sat. and Sun., noon–4pm (grounds open daily). Closed second half of Aug. DE
Bayside Historical Society/Museum
baysidehistorical.org718 352 1548 208 Totten Ave. (enter Fort Totten at 212th St. and Cross Island Pkwy.), Bayside, Queens 11359 Located in historic Fort Totten, preserves the history of Bayside through archival collections of artifacts.
Bowne & Co., Stationers
southstreetseaportmuseum.org /category-s/1878.htm212 748 8651 209 Water St. (Beekman–Fulton Sts.), South Street Seaport, NYC 10038 New York’s oldest existing business under the same name (founded 1775). Experience the traditional craft of 19th-century letterprinting in a charm- ingly atmospheric shop. Open seven days. Free. AE
Bowne Housebownehouse.org
718 359 0528 | 37-01 Bowne St. (38th Ave.–Northern Blvd.), Flushing, Queens 11354 The oldest house (ca. 1661) in Queens, on the National Register of Historic Places, is a micro- cosm of 300 years of social, cultural and political history. Closed for reno- vations; group tours of parlor and gardens available by appointment only.
Bronx County Historical Society
bronxhistoricalsociety.org718 881 8900 | 3309 Bainbridge Ave. (E. 208th St.), Bronx 10467 Bronx and New York City history: books, exhibits, tours, educational programs, conferences, lectures and historic house museums. Open daily. D
The Bronx Museum of the Arts
bronxmuseum.org718 681 6000 1040 Grand Concourse (165th St.), Bronx 10456 Modern and contempo- rary exhibitions; educational and cultural programs celebrate ethnic diversity. Closed Mon.–Wed. Multilingual. ADF
Brooklyn Children’s Museum
brooklynkids.org718 735 4400 145 Brooklyn Ave. (St. Marks Ave.), Brooklyn 11213 Hands-on learning adventures in natural science and world culture. Special daily programs. Gift shop. Admission. Closed Mon. (July–Aug.); closed Mon., Tue. (Sept.– June). ABCE
Brooklyn Historical Society
brooklynhistory.org718 222 4111 128 Pierrepont St. (Clinton St.), Brooklyn 11201 Museum, library and educational center dedicated to preservation, study of Brooklyn’s rich 400-year past. Landmark 1881 building. Exhibits, concerts, lectures, walking tours, family activities. Closed Mon., Tues. ADE
Brooklyn Museumbrooklyn
museum.org718 638 5000 200 Eastern Pkwy. (Washington Ave.), Brooklyn 11238 The second-largest art museum in New York features art ranging from ancient Egyptian to contemporary works. Bookstore, gift shop and food service. Suggested admission; free to members and children under 12 accompanied by an adult. Closed Mon., Tue., Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s
Day. ABDE
Brooklyn Navy Yard Center at BLDG 92bldg92.org718 907 5992 63 Flushing Ave. (Carlton Ave.), Brooklyn 11205 Exhibit explores the rich history of one of America’s first naval shipyards, now home to the greatest concentration of manufacturing, urban industry and green businesses. Free (fee for tours). AEF
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Center for Architecturecfa.aiany
.org212 683 0023 | 536 LaGuardia Pl. (Bleecker–W. 3rd Sts.), NYC 10012 Hosts exhibitions and hundreds of public programs exploring architec- ture and the built environment. Free. Closed Sun. Private party space avail- able. AEF
Children’s Museum of Manhattan
cmom.org212 721 1234 | Tisch Bldg., 212 W. 83rd St. (Amsterdam Ave.– Broadway), NYC 10024 CMOM is a destination and resource for families to learn, play and grow together. Located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, near Central Park. Admission. ADE
Children’s Museum of the Arts
cmany.org212 274 0986 | 103 Charlton St. (Hudson–Greenwich Sts.), NYC 10014 Interactive art programs, activities and events for children 12 and under. Art classes, birthday parties. Closed Mon., Tues. ADE
The City Reliquary Museum & Civic
Organizationcityreliquary.org
718 RU CIVIC (782 4842) | 370 Metropolitan Ave. (Havemeyer St.), Williamsburg, Brooklyn 11211 Thoughtfully arranged artifacts of NYC’s rich history including architec- tural remnants of city buildings, Statue of Liberty memorabilia, NYC geology display, and 1939 World’s Fair exhibit. Open Sat., Sun. noon–6pm, or by appointment.
The Cloisters Museum and Gardens
metmuseum.org/cloisters 212 923 3700 | 99 Margaret Corbin Dr. in Fort Tryon Park, NYC 10040 Devoted to the art, architecture and gardens of medieval Europe. Located in northern Manhattan, with unparalleled views of the Hudson River. Recommended: $25; seniors, $17; students, $12. Free to members and children under 12 with an adult. (Admission includes same-day entry to The Metropolitan Museum of Art.) Open seven days. BCDE
Conference Houseconference
house.org718 984 6046 | Confer ence House Park, 7455 Hylan Blvd. (Satterlee St.), Staten Island 10307 Stone manor house built c. 1680. Site of an unsuc- cessful conference with the British to end the American Revolutionary War. John Adams and Benjamin Franklin were in attendance. Admission. Groups by appointment. Open Apr.– Dec.: Fri., Sat., Sun. 1pm–4pm. DE
Cooper-Hewitt, National Design
Museumcooperhewitt.org 212 849
8400 | 2 E. 91st St. (Fifth Ave.), NYC 10128 Closed for renovation through fall 2014. The only museum in the nation devoted exclusively to historic and contemporary design presents
compelling perspectives on design through educational programs, exhibi- tions and publications. Admission. ADE
Dyckman Farmhouse Museum
dyckmanfarmhouse.org212 304 9422 | Dyckman House Park, 4881 Broadway (204th St.), NYC 10034 Manhattan’s last Dutch colonial–style farmhouse. Five 18th- and 19th-century period rooms. Revolutionary War arti- facts. Open Fri.–Sun. 11am–5pm. E
Edgar Allan Poe Cottagebronx
historicalsociety.org718 881 8900 E. Kingsbridge Rd. and Grand Concourse (193rd St.), Bronx 10458 Poe’s home from 1846 to 1849, where he wrote many of his famous works. Tours by appointment. While renova- tions are underway, Poe exhibits are on view at the Valentine-Varian House. DE
El Museo del Barrioelmuseo.org
212 831 7272 | 1230 Fifth Ave. (104th St.), East Harlem, NYC 10029 New York’s only museum devoted to Puerto Rican, Caribbean and Latin American arts and culture. Newly renovated, features new facade, courtyard, gal- leries, café, expanded shop. DE
Fisher Landau Center for Art
flcart.org718 937 0727 | 38-27 30th St. (38th–39th Aves.), Long Island City, Queens 11101 Contemporary art museum features works by modern masters and emerging artists. Closed Tues., Wed. AEF
Fraunces Tavern Museum
frauncestavernmuseum.org212 425 1778 | 54 Pearl St. (Broad St.), NYC 10004 Manhattan’s oldest surviving structure. National Landmark where George Washington bade farewell to his officers. Period rooms, exhibits, restaurant. Admission. Closed Mon. ADE
Frick Collectionfrick.org212 288
0700 | 1 E. 70th St. (Fifth Ave.), NYC 10021 Gilded Age mansion features paintings, sculpture and decorative arts. Renaissance through 19th century, including Rembrandt, Titian, Vermeer and Whistler. Gift shop. Kids under 10 not admitted. Closed Mon. ABCD
Garibaldi-Meucci Museum
garibaldimeuccimuseum.org 718 442 1608 | 420 Tompkins Ave. (Chestnut Ave.), Rosebank, Staten Island 10305 Historic 1840s house preserved as a memorial to the lives of two Italian emigrée former residents, telephone inventor Antonio Meucci and Italian unification hero Giuseppe Garibaldi. Admission. Open Tues.–Sun., 1–5pm. Groups by appointment.