Howdy dear explore, welcoming you into this phase of museum blogging and travel writing that is inclusive of my experiences in traveling, this time it is something historical about the places that I visited in New York city, a place that is known for its skyscrapers blue n black, yet in among these giants I found gems that were in my bucket, the 5 best and must visit museums of NY.
Traveling to places just to visit and return doesn’t give you that hype, you need to feel the moment of your journey and await what that destination that you are to go is to offer you.
Immerse into this article and walk with me to know the places that I covered on my vacay days in NY, hope you’ll love it !
Paving your route to the 5 Best Museums in NYC
‘This blog is neatly stitched with information and tailored with my waves of travel experiences, come along with me in these paths of writing that has been inked for and know the right places that you need to reach in New York city, right from your destinations to dineries, it is been penned down for you, Let’s dive in this pool of historical journey.
1. The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan museum of art is one of the largest art museums in nyc, which has a high name and fame for having New York’s rich cultural reputation as one of the hubs of historical medieval that dates to not only to decades but centuries back.
| Where is it located ? | 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028 |
| Museum highlights | African Byzantium and Indian skies |
| Timings | 10 am – 9 pm |
| Entry ticket | Adults – $30 | Seniors (65)+ – $22 |
Students – $17 | Children under 12 – free | |
2. The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
When you’ve planned to visit New york city museums, adding the museum of modern art is a must as this museum is everyone persons wish to catch sight of this place and if you’re someone is an ardent love of art and old painting this is the right destination for you to step in as there are a sea of art collections that we created by artists, from 1880s – 1940, trust me you’ll be amazed when witnessed what inside.
| Where is it located ? | 11 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019 |
| Museum highlights | Art galleries,film series and performance programmes |
| Timings | 10 am – 5:30 pm |
| Entry ticket | Adults – $ 28 | Seniors (65)+ – $ 20 |
Students – $15 | Children under 16 – free | |
3. The American Museum of Natural History
Exploring destinations and witnessing wonders, I must admit this museum is one the the best that I have visited so far, american museum of natural history is the world great natural historical museum, where you need not search for the best museums in nyc, as the best place is penned then to talk about what’s preserved in, there are taxidermy mammals, dinosaur skeletons to native american tribes.
| Where is it located ? | 200 Central Park W, New York, NY 10024 |
| Museum highlights | Planetarian programs and ancient jewelry collections |
| Timings | 10 am – 5:30 pm |
| Entry ticket | Adults – $ 28 | Seniors (60)+ – $ 22 |
Students – $22 | Children – $16 | |
4. The Museum of the City of New York
Planning your days during your holiday weekends would be the best time to visit the museum of the city of new york, this place is mostly famous for artistic workshops and other dance gathering sessions like live jazz, swing dance lessons and many other must do activities for families and teenagers, do indulge and participate to enjoy the best time.
| Where is it located ? | 1220 5th Ave, New York, NY 10029 |
| Museum highlights | Manny vega and uptown jazz with wellington |
| Timings | 10 am – 5 pm |
| Entry ticket | Adults – $ 20 | Seniors (65)+ – $ 14 |
Students – $14 | Children under 19 – free | |
5. The Whitney Museum of American Art
The white museum of american art is one the best museums in nyc that you can visit together with your family during your trip in the New york city, as the whole city glitters but whitney museum has its own glow and yet to tell out people are amazed by the museums art preservings and art exhibits that are displays for the people who gather in good number to see them.
| Where is it located ? | 99 Gansevoort St, New York, NY 10014 |
| Museum highlights | The whitney’s collection and Edges of ailey |
| Timings | 10:30 am – 6 pm |
| Entry ticket | Adults – $ 28 | Seniors (65)+ – $ 20
Students – $15 | Children under 16 – free |
Your Culinary Itenary Crafted: from Mains to Sides
- Cafe D’ Alsace
Just a few miles away from the museum of the city of New York city is Cafe D’Alsace. Taste their soup D’ jour along with spring salad and sausages to please your gustatory senses. Other than salads and soups, you can have mind-blowing Artisan smoked salmon and Homemade duck terrine
Distance from Museums of the city of New York- 1.3 miles(2 minutes)
- Bocado cafe
Taste without health is a redundant idea. This cafe is perfect for the ones who believe in this statement with all their heart and soul. Here you will find a specific menu for brunch, lunch, dinner, happy hours as well as wines. Not to forget, the coffee and desserts of this restaurant will remind the real definition of taste
Distance from the Museums of New York City- 1.1 miles(5 minutes)
Cafe Sabarsky
Does the name of the cafe sound like someone’s surname? Well, your guess is not wrong, The name of the restaurant is inspired by the owner of Neue Galerie co-founder Serge Sabarasky. The restaurant is decorated with objects of every era. From lighting fixtures by Joseph Hoffman to furniture by Adolf Loss, the restaurant is a constellation of the finest art pieces from the world.
Distance from the metropolitan museum of art- 0.3 miles(3 minutes)
Where to stay in New York ?
Wondering where to stay in New York? Do not worry, take a chill pill as there are plenty but it is you who will have to be wise and stay at the best place that comes with amenities and essentials.
I have been to new york since my teens, this most happening place in has now turned out to be my favorites with many places to visit and explore and coming to staycations, I trust HolidayKeepers as I had the found the best vacation rentals in new york to stay and rest during my holidays, planned and had a luxurious stay with my family too, It was too good and felt it was worth staying at a perfect destination like New York.
Conclusion
The walls of New york museums behold histories and mysteries where you focus on each piece that is preserved for centuries will make you page back to their era which was centuries aback.
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Paul P, Senior Editor and Travel Planner at HolidayKeepers, brings over 10 years of experience from New York. He expertly combines storytelling with extensive knowledge in travel and hospitality. Known for turning vibrant travel experiences into engaging articles, Paul covers everything from hidden gems to the latest in vacation rentals, resonating with adventurers and leisure-seekers alike.
