nycgo.com 155 National Museum of Mathematics momath.org The coolest thing that ever happened to math: American’s only museum highlighting the wonders of mathematics. Engaging hands-on exhibits showmath’s creative and colorful side. Admission. Bookstore, gift shop. 212 542 0566 | 11 E. 26th St. (Madison–Fifth Aves.), NYC 10010 New York Hall of Science nysci.org Hands-on science center featuring 450 exhibits including Design Lab, mini golf, an award-winning science playground and more. Multilingual. Gift shop. ClosedMon., except July– Aug. 718 699 0005 | 47-01 111th St. (48th Ave.), Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens 11368 Rose Center for Earth and Space See American Museum of Natural History. World Science Festival See listing in the Events Calendar. Specialty Museums American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog museumofthedog.org One of the largest repositories of canine- related art in the world. This beauti- fully designed space is a must-visit for any dog lover. Admission. Closed Mon. 212 696 8360 | 101 Park Ave. (enter on 40th St.), NYC 10178 Arcadia Earth Museum arcadia.earth This next-generation art exhibition, designed to reignite the conversation around today’s most pressing envi- ronmental issues, is the first aug- mented-reality journey through planet Earth. Admission. email
[email protected] | 718 Broadway (5th–6th Sts.), NYC 10003 Bayside Historical Society/Museum baysidehistorical.org Located in historic Fort Totten, preserves the history of Bayside through archival collections of artifacts. 718 352 1548 208 Totten Ave. (enter Fort Totten at 212th St. and Cross Island Pkwy.), Bayside, Queens 11359 Bronx County Historical Society bronxhistoricalsociety.org Bronx and New York City history: books, exhibits, tours, educational pro- grams, conferences, lectures and historic house museums. Open daily. 718 881 8900 | 3309 Bainbridge Ave. (E. 208th St.), Bronx 10467 Brooklyn Historical Society brooklyn history.org Museum and library dedicated to illuminating Brooklyn’s rich 400-year past. Housed in landmark 1881 Brooklyn Heights building. Changing exhibits, lectures, free tours, family activities. ClosedMon., Tues.; gift shop open daily. 718 222 4111 | 128 Pierrepont St. (Clinton St.), Brooklyn 11201 Brooklyn Historical Society DUMBO brooklynhistory.org BHS opens a second location in DUMBO, in a historic waterfront building, offering exhibitions and local gifts related to the history of the Brooklyn waterfront. 718 222 4111 | 55Water St. (Main–Old Dock Sts.), DUMBO, Brooklyn 11201 Center for Architecture centerfor architecture.org Hosts exhibitions and hundreds of public programs exploring architecture and the built environment. Free. Closed Sun. Private party space available. 212 683 0023 | 536 LaGuardia Pl. (Bleecker–W. 3rd Sts.), NYC 10012 The City Reliquary Museum& Civic Organization cityreliquary.org Thoughtfully arranged artifacts of NYC’s rich history including archi- tectural remnants of city buildings, Statue of Liberty memorabilia, NYC geology display, and 1939World’s Fair exhibit. Admission. Closed Mon.–Wed. 718 RU CIVIC (782 4842) 370 Metropolitan Ave. (Havemeyer St.), Williamsburg, Brooklyn 11211 The Met Cloisters metmuseum.org /cloisters The wonders of medieval Europe are represented through its art, architecture and gardens. Full- priced ticket provides three-day access to The Met, The Met Breuer, The Met Cloisters. See website for individual admission info. Open seven days. 212 923 3700 | 99 Margaret Corbin Dr. in Fort Tryon Park, NYC 10040 See Ad Index on pg. 236. The Morgan Library &Museum themorgan.org The Morgan houses one of the world’s greatest collec- tions of artistic, literary, and musical works, from ancient times to the present day. Tues.–Thurs. 10:30am– 5pm, Fri., 10:30am–9pm, Sat. 10am– 6pm, Sun. 11am–6pm. ClosedMon. 212 685 0008 | 225 Madison Ave. (36th St.), NYC 10016