3 unmissable museums to visit in NYC
Heloísa Lima
New York City is a very special place for art lovers. With more than 83 museums in the city, there are plenty of options to visit and experience a bit of everything the city has to offer its visitors.
With options ranging from natural history and photography to Chinese, Hispanic and Jewish art history, the biggest challenge is deciding which museums to visit. We’ve selected our 3 favorite museums that you need to visit when you’re in the city.
Moma
Opened in 1929, MoMA, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, has rightfully become the most important modern art museum in the world. It currently has two locations, the main one in Midtown Manhattan and another in Queens.
Some of the most important works displayed at MoMA include Van Gogh’s Starry Night, Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, Dalí’s The Persistence of Memory, and Miró’s Dutch Interior.
The museum is open Saturday through Thursday from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and on Fridays from 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM.
American Museum of Natural History
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the most prominent scientific and cultural institutions in the world.
Since its opening in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret, and share knowledge about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through an extensive program of scientific research, education, and exhibition.
The Museum is known for its scientific exhibits and collections, which serve as a field guide to the entire planet and provide an overview of the world’s cultures.
The American Museum of Natural History welcomes visitors daily from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Founded in 1870, The Met houses some of the finest artworks in the world. Open every day, the museum constantly reveals new ideas and unexpected connections across time and cultures.
In addition to numerous memorable exhibitions, the Metropolitan Museum of Art collects, studies, preserves, and presents significant works of art across time and cultures, aiming to connect all people to creativity, knowledge, ideas, and each other.
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