Art Galleries And Museums To See In New York City

New York is a city that is abundant in a wealth of artistic and cultural heritage. With a rich artistic history, whether it is the vibrant street art scene or the sleek exhibitions in galleries, New York can easily double as an art lover's haven. From contemporary exhibitions to historical collections, there's something to suit every taste. Immerse yourself in culture and discover the beauty of art at these must-see destinations.

Whitney Museum of American Art

The Whitney Museum of American Art is housed in a building designed by world-renowned architect Renzo Piano. Located in New York City's Meatpacking District and hugging High Line Park, the 220,000-square-foot museum boasts one of the best art collections in the United States, including pieces by Louise Bourgeois, Edward Hopper, Jasper Johns and Andy Warhol, among others. Experience a blockbuster exhibition of one of the most inventive, influential, and important American artists. Including over 350 artworks, this is the first Andy Warhol retrospective organised by an American museum in nearly thirty years. This highly-anticipated exhibition will reintroduce the artist to the twenty-first century, from Pop masterpieces to celebrity portraits to film and experimental work. 

Location Whitney Museum of American Art

Tickets USD 25

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Brooklyn Museum

Located in the heart of Brooklyn, the museum celebrates the diversity of its home borough and city. Founded in 1823, this cultural institution has one of the nation's most comprehensive and wide-ranging collections of art from around the world. The museum celebrates the diversity of New York City and showcases underrepresented narratives. It is dedicated to serving a wide-ranging audience and connecting people with the world around them. 

Age requirement 19

Tickets USD 20

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Museum of the City of New York

The world's most famous metropolis comes under the spotlight at the Museum of the City of New York, which celebrates the city's vibrant past, present, and future. Learn about its famous residents, like Jay-Z, Walt Whitman, and J.P. Morgan, and discover stories of innovation and struggle which are a part of the Big Apple's fabric. How do you relate to the vision of generations of immigrants, politicians, tycoons, dreamers, builders, and ordinary New Yorkers A celebration of NYC's vibrant past, present, and future. Entrance ticket for 1 to Museum of the City of New York includes general admission to the museum and all its exhibitions, the possibility to join a drop-in tour (English Only), and free headsets with translations for Timescapes (Spanish, French, and Chinese).

Age requirement All ages welcome, visitors under 20 get in for free, no ticket required

Tickets USD 20

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Wonderland Dreams by Alexa Meade

Experience Wonderland Dreams, NYC's only hand-painted immersive exhibit by renowned artist Alexa Meade. This whimsical world brings Alice's Adventures in Wonderland to life through bold installations that play with our perspective of art and reality. This hand-painted immersive exhibit brings the beloved story of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland to life with bold art installations that blur the lines between art and reality. Take a trip down the rabbit hole into a monumental 26,000-square-foot floor-to-ceiling hand-painted immersive exhibit. Become part of the art, pick up a paintbrush (costumes and props are provided), and leave your mark on this memorable adventure for all ages.

Tickets USD 40

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