New York City: Specialty Museum
Places and attractions in the Specialty museum category
Categories
- Museum
- Park
- Church
- Theater
- Gothic Revival architecture
- Nightlife
- Art gallery
- Street
- Skyscraper
- Art museum
- Concerts and shows
- History museum
- Neighbourhood
- Synagogue
- Monuments and statues
- Historical place
- Shopping
- Bridge
- Specialty museum
- Neoclassical architecture
- Dancing
- Modernist architecture
- Art Deco architecture
- Music venue
- Cemetery
- Library
- Vernacular architecture
- Neo-renaissance architecture
- Music and shows
- Memorial
- Sacred and religious sites
- Square
- Beaux-Arts architecture
- Architecture
- Shopping centre
- Performing arts
- Romanesque revival architecture
- Modern art museum
- Concert hall
- Tower
- Sport
- Sport venue
- Romanesque architecture
- Cinema
- Amusement park
- Ship
- Greek Revival architecture
- Outdoor activities
- Entertainment
- Garden
- Universities and schools
- Golf
- Interesting neighbourhood
- View point
- Georgian architecture
- Restaurant
- Colonial revival architecture
- Science museum
- Sculpture
- Lighthouse
- Amusement
- Event space
- Forts and castles
- Postmodern architecture
- Art Nouveau architecture
- Amusement ride
- Lake
- Zoo
- Arenas and stadiums
- Temple
- Fountain
- Italianate architecture
- Department store
- City hall
- Cycling
- Bars and clubs
- Theme park
- Island
- Military museum
- Moorish revival architecture
- Victorian architecture
- James Renwick, Jr.
- Playground
- Field
- Historic walking areas
- Richard Upjohn
- Harbor
- Children's museum
- Piers and boardwalks
- Botanical garden
- Opera
- Civic center
- Bike path
- Comedy club
- Edward Durell Stone
- Building
- Market
- Natural attraction
- Beach
- Game and entertainment center
- Emery Roth
- Queen Anne architecture
- Dance studio
- Mosque
- Entertainment district
- Hiking trail
- National park
South Street Seaport
Nestled at the edge of the East River in Lower Manhattan, South Street Seaport is a historic area that has been transformed into a bustling cultural hub. With its cobblestone streets and 19th-century buildings, the seaport district offers a unique glimpse into New York...
Intrepid Sea
Flight museum on an aircraft carrier Anchored on the Hudson River in New York City is the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, a legendary institution that pays homage to America's military and maritime history. This unique museum is housed aboard the USS Intrepid, a storied aircraft carrier that saw...
New York Transit Museum
Hands-on history of mass transporation Nestled in the bustling borough of Brooklyn, the New York Transit Museum is a unique urban sanctuary dedicated to the history of New York City's public transportation system. Housed in a decommissioned subway station at 99 Schermerhorn Street, this museum offers...
The Jewish Museum
Modern gift shop for ceremonial objects Nestled in the vibrant streets of New York City, the Jewish Museum stands as a beacon of cultural heritage and historical reflection. Situated at 1109 Fifth Avenue, at the corner of 92nd Street, this prominent institution is dedicated to the preservation...
Hispanic Society of America
Nestled in the heart of Manhattan's vibrant Washington Heights neighborhood, the Hispanic Society of America is a cultural gem often overlooked by the average tourist. This museum and reference library dedicated to the art and culture of Spain, Portugal, and Latin...
Museum of American Finance
Nestled in the heart of New York City's bustling financial district, the Museum of American Finance serves as a sanctuary of education and exploration into the rich tapestry of the United States' financial history and practices.
Museum of Sex
Exhibits regarding human sexuality The Museum of Sex, a provocative and intriguing destination, stands out among New York City's myriad cultural institutions. Located at 233 Fifth Avenue, this museum is dedicated to exploring the history, evolution, and cultural significance of human sexuality.
Museum of the City of New York
Exhibits of NYC history The Museum of the City of New York is a celebration of the city's past, present, and future. Situated at the top of Museum Mile on Fifth Avenue, this cultural institution is dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of New York City.
Museum of Jewish Heritage
Nestled within the vibrant tapestry of New York City's cultural institutions, the Museum of Jewish Heritage stands as a poignant testament to the resilience and perseverance of Jewish life before, during, and after the Holocaust.
New-York Historical Society
The New-York Historical Society is an American history museum and library in New York City, at the corner of 77th Street and Central Park West, on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. The society was founded in 1804 as New York's first museum.
Museum of Arts and Design
2 Columbus Circle is a 12-story building located on a small trapezoidal lot on the south side of Columbus Circle on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York City.
New York City Police Museum
The New York City Police Museum is a museum that has featured the history and contributions of the New York City Police Department since its establishment in 1845.
Lower East Side Tenement Museum
Preserved immigrant home from 1863 The Lower East Side Tenement Museum, located at 97 and 103 Orchard Street in the Lower East Side neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, is a National Historic Site.
Museum at FIT
The Fashion Institute of Technology is a public college in New York City. It is part of the State University of New York and focuses on art, business, design, mass communication, and technology connected to the fashion industry. It was founded in 1944.
The Morgan Library & Museum
Gift shop in a historic cultural venue The Morgan Library & Museum, formerly the Pierpont Morgan Library, is a museum and research library in the Murray Hill neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City. It is situated at 225 Madison Avenue, between 36th Street to the south and 37th Street to the north.
National Academy of Design
The National Academy of Design is an honorary association of American artists, founded in New York City in 1825 by Samuel Morse, Asher Durand, Thomas Cole, Martin E.
Museum of the Moving Image
Film and television exhibits The Museum of the Moving Image is a media museum located in a former building of the historic Astoria Studios, in the Astoria neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
New York Public Library
The New York Public Library is a public library system in New York City. With nearly 53 million items and 92 locations, the New York Public Library is the second largest public library in the United States and the fourth largest in the world.
International Center of Photography
The International Center of Photography, in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, New York City, consists of a museum for photography and visual culture and a school offering an array of educational courses and programming. ICP's photographic collection, reading room, and archives are at Mana Contemporary in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Skyscraper Museum
The Skyscraper Museum is an architecture museum located in Battery Park City, Manhattan, New York City and founded in 1996.
The Noguchi Museum
Showcase for the art of Isamu Noguchi The Noguchi Museum, chartered as The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum, is a museum and sculpture garden in the Long Island City section of Queens, New York City, designed and created by the Japanese-American sculptor Isamu Noguchi.
Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art
Sailors' Snug Harbor, also known as Sailors Snug Harbor and informally as Snug Harbor, is a collection of architecturally significant 19th-century buildings on Staten Island, New York City. The buildings are set in an 83-acre park along the Kill Van Kull in New Brighton, on the North Shore of Staten Island.
Morris-Jumel Mansion
The Morris–Jumel Mansion or Morris House is a Federal style museum home in northern Manhattan with mid-eighteenth century roots.
C-Squat
C-Squat is a former squat house located at 155 Avenue C in the Alphabet City neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City that has been home to musicians, artists and activists, among others.
Japan Society
Japan Society is a non-profit organization formed in 1907 to promote friendly relations between the United States and Japan. Its headquarters was designed by Junzo Yoshimura and opened in 1971 at 333 East 47th Street near the United Nations.
National Museum of Mathematics
The National Museum of Mathematics or MoMath is a museum dedicated to mathematics in Manhattan, New York City. It opened on December 15, 2012.
Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art
The Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art, formerly the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art, is a visual art museum in SoHo, Lower Manhattan, New York City. It mainly collects, preserves and exhibits visual arts created by LGBTQ artists or art about LGBTQ+ themes, issues, and people.
Scandinavia House
Scandinavia House – The Nordic Center in America is the American-Scandinavian Foundation's cultural center at 58 Park Avenue, in Murray Hill, Manhattan, New York City. It is dedicated to preserving the history of the Scandinavian and Nordic countries in the United States through exhibits and programming.
Ukrainian Museum
The Ukrainian Museum, founded in 1976 by the Ukrainian National Women's League of America, is located at 222 East 6th Street between Second Avenue and Cooper Square in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, and claims to be the largest American museum dedicated to the cultural heritage of people from Ukraine.
Queens County Farm Museum
The Queens County Farm Museum, also known as Queens Farm, is a historic farm located on 47 acres of the neighborhoods of Floral Park and Glen Oaks in Queens, New York City.
Storefront for Art and Architecture
Storefront for Art and Architecture is an independent, non-profit art and architecture organization located in SoHo, Manhattan in New York City. The organization is committed to the advancement of innovative positions in architecture, art and design.
Voelker Orth Museum
The Voelker Orth Museum, Bird Sanctuary and Victorian Garden is a museum located in Murray Hill, Queens, New York City.
The City Reliquary
The City Reliquary is a not-for-profit community museum and civic organization located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The museum traces the history of New York City's five boroughs with its exhibitions of cultural ephemera and relics.
Yeshiva University Museum
The Yeshiva University Museum is a teaching museum and the cultural arm of Yeshiva University.
Kehila Kedosha Janina
Kehila Kedosha Janina is a synagogue on 280 Broome Street between Allen and Eldridge Streets in the Lower East Side neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City.
Derfner Judaica Museum
The Derfner Judaica Museum is a cultural and educational center that provides exhibitions relating to Jewish history and contemporary Jewish culture.
Renee and Chaim Gross Foundation
The Renee and Chaim Gross Foundation is a non-profit organization incorporated in 1989 dedicated to the study of modern American sculptor Chaim Gross, his contemporaries, and the history of 20th-century American art.
The Africa Center
The Africa Center, formerly known as the Museum for African Art and before that as the Center for African Art, is a museum located at Fifth Avenue and 110th Street in East Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, near the northern end of Fifth Avenue's Museum Mile.
Wyckoff House
The Wyckoff House, or Pieter Claesen Wyckoff House, is a historic house at 5816 Clarendon Road in the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn in New York City. The house is within Milton Fidler Park.