Spring 2020 NYC Official Visitor Guide
144 NYC & Company | Official Visitor Guide Museums & Galleries Resources See additional savings in “Discount Passes” in the Things To Do section of this guide. Historic House Trust of New York City historichousetrust.org The 23 historic house museums in the Trust’s collection are located in all 5 boroughs and chronicle 350 years of NYC history, culture, and architec- ture. 212 360 8282 New York CityPASS citypass.com Save 42% on admission and skip most ticket lines at New York City’s top attractions, including The Empire State Building. Valid 9 days. 888 330 5008, 208 787 4300 | available at the Official NYC Information Center—see “Information” in the Services section of this guide See Ad Index on pg. 236. Staten Island Arts statenislandarts .org Grants and information on art and cultural events and oppor- tunities on Staten Island. On-line calendar. 718 447 3329 | Culture Lounge at St. George Ferry Terminal, 10 Ferry Terminal Dr., Staten Island 10301 Children’s Museums Brooklyn Children’s Museum brooklyn kids.org Hands-on learning adven- tures in natural science and world culture. Special daily programs. Gift shop. Admission. ClosedMon. 718 735 4400 | 145 Brooklyn Ave. (St. Marks Ave.), Brooklyn 11213 Children’s Museum of Manhattan cmom.org 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. 212 721 1234 | The Tisch Bldg., 212W. 83rd St. (AmsterdamAve.–Broadway), NYC 10024 DiMenna Children’s History Museum nyhistory.org/childrens-museum History comes alive through the eyes of children from the past—Alexander Hamilton, newsies, Cornelia Van Varick, Esteban Bellán, James McCune Smith, and others. Gift shop. Admission. ClosedMon. 212 873 3400 | The New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West (76th–77th Sts.), NYC 10024 The Jewish Children’s Museum jcm.museum Promotes tolerance and understanding through high- tech, fun-filled, hands-on exhibits and shows. Gift shop, food service. Closed Fri.–Sat. 718 467 0600 | 792 Eastern Pkwy. (Kingston Ave.), Brooklyn 11213 New York Hall of Science See listing under “Science &Math.” The Nitchen Children’s Museum of Native America nitchenchildrens museum.org Amuseum that offers programs about native cultures of today and the past for school groups. Families welcome during summer, space permitting. Reservations required. 212 694 2240 | inside the Church of the Intercession, 550W. 155th St. (AmsterdamAve.–Broadway), NYC 10032 Staten Island Children’s Museum sichildrensmuseum.org Hands-on, interactive exhibits, workshops and performances encourage children to learn by doing. ClosedMon. 718 273 2060 | Snug Harbor Cultural Center, 1000 Richmond Terrace (Tysen St.-Snug Harbor Rd.), Staten Island 10301 Sugar Hill Children’s Museum of Art & Storytelling sugarhillmuseum.org Exhibits, performances, hands-on art-making and public programs for young children and families in a beautiful, new contemporary museum in Harlem. Admission; children 8 and under free. Closed Mon.–Wed. 212 335 0004 | 898 St. Nicholas Ave. (155th St.), NYC 10032 Contemporary & Modern Art arts>Brookfield Place bfplny.com /events# Presents performing and visual arts from emerging and estab- lished artists. Emphasis on commis- sioned works, site-specific installa- tions and premieres. All events are free. 212 978 1673 | 230 Vesey St. (West St.–North End Ave.), NYC 10281 The Bronx Museum of the Arts bronxmuseum.org Modern and con- temporary exhibitions; educational and cultural programs celebrate ethnic diversity. Cafe. Multilingual. ClosedMon., Tues. 718 681 6000 | 1040 Grand Concourse (165th St.), Bronx 10456
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