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New York City is home to myriad things to do and numerous must-visit museums.
These venues showcase everything from incredible art to the city’s fascinating history.
No matterwhen you visit, you’ll likely include a museum or two in your itinerary.
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The museum also hostslive music performances, plus a handful of community-orientedevents.
you might walk through old subway cars and sit behind the wheel of a bus," Swacker shares.
Prepare to be dazzled by the museums impressive collection of nostalgia-inducing vintage subway cars.
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Check out demonstrations in blacksmithing, broom making, basket making, carpentry, and open-hearth cooking.
Check the website prior to your visit to know what temporary exhibitions will be open upon your arrival.
The pieces were made by 3,500-plus artists, including American icons Jean-Michel Basquiat and Andy Warhol.
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Dont leave without checking out the rooftop cafe, which offers incredible city views.
They also have performances, such as musicals and ballets, so check thecalendar of events, suggests Canal.
New-York Historical Society
Founded in 1804,New-York Historical Societyis the citys oldest museum.
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In addition to browsing photographs and artifacts, you mightretrace your familial heritage.
The museum also hostseventslike film screenings and panels.
The venue has a permanent collection of more than 215,000 design objects, some dating back 30 centuries.
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Visitors will find everything from ancient Roman marble and Renaissance drawings to more contemporary works like 3D-printed glass here.
Spend time on the Arthur Ross Terrace and Garden, too.
you could visit Lady Libertys crown, and you could also check out the 26,000-square-footmuseumthat opened in 2019.
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Fotografiska Museum NYC
If youre fascinated by photography, visitFotografiska Museum NYC.
Dont miss the adorablepet-themed exhibit, aptly named Best in Show.
Explore the growing fields, pastures, and wooded areas via scenic hay ride.
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The museum also hostsfun-filled seasonal events.
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