Bard Graduate Center, New York City

Name: Bard Graduate Center
Address: New York City, United States

#256 among attractions in New York City

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The Bard Graduate Center: Decorative Arts, Design History, Material Culture is a graduate research institute and gallery located in New York City. It is affiliated with Bard College, located in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York. The gallery occupies a six-story townhouse at 18 West 86th Street while the academic building and library are located at 38 West 86th Street. ()

Coordinates: 40°47'9"N, 73°58'17"W

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Upper Manhattan (Upper West Side)New York City United States

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Bard Graduate Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Central Park, American Museum of Natural History, Hayden Planetarium, Belvedere Castle.

~1980 ftSE
Urban oasis with ballfields and a zoo
Central Park, New York City
10 min walk • Central Park, an urban oasis nestled in the heart of New York City, stands as a verdant masterpiece stretching across 843 acres. This iconic green space, established in 1857, was designed by landscape architects Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, who envisioned a...
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Historic museum of natural wonders
American Museum of Natural History, New York City
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of New York City, the American Museum of Natural History is a treasure trove of wonders from across the globe. As one of the largest museums in the world, this prestigious institution offers an expansive array of exhibits that span from the depths...
~1700 ftS
Museum, Gothic Revival architecture, Science museum
Hayden Planetarium, New York City
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of New York City, the Hayden Planetarium stands as a beacon of astronomical discovery and education. A part of the American Museum of Natural History, this museum in New York City is a must-visit destination for space enthusiasts and curious minds...
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Fanciful castle with Central Park views
Belvedere Castle, New York City
12 min walk • Perched atop Vista Rock in Central Park, New York City, Belvedere Castle offers visitors a fairy-tale-like experience amidst the urban landscape. This folly, constructed in 1869 under the guidance of Calvert Vaux and Jacob Wrey Mould, was designed to serve as a...
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Natural attraction, Lake, Body of water
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, New York City
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of New York City's Central Park, the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir stands as a serene oasis amidst the bustling urban environment. This vast body of water, named in honor of the former First Lady after her passing in 1994, is an iconic...
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Monuments and statues
Nobel Monument, New York City
9 min walk • The Nobel Monument is an obelisk in honor of U.S. Nobel laureates, located just northwest of the American Museum of Natural History in Theodore Roosevelt Park in Manhattan, with the names of U.S. laureates of the Nobel Prize engraved on its western, southern, and eastern sides, and the name and image of Alfred Nobel on the north side.
0.5 miS
Museum, Art museum, History museum
New-York Historical Society, New York City
13 min walk • 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.
0.4 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Delacorte Theater, New York City
11 min walk • The Delacorte Theater is a 1,800-seat open-air theater in Central Park, in the New York City borough of Manhattan. It is home to the Public Theater's free Shakespeare in the Park productions.
0.5 miW
Church, Victorian architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
All Angels' Church, New York City
12 min walk • All Angels' Church is located on 251 West 80th Street in the Upper West Side of New York City. It is a member of the Episcopal Church in the United States and the Anglican Communion worldwide.
0.4 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Saint Ignatius of Antioch Episcopal Church, New York City
10 min walk • St. Ignatius of Antioch Episcopal Church is a historic Episcopal church, located at 552 West End Avenue, on the southeast corner of 87th Street, in Manhattan's Upper West Side neighborhood. It was built in 1903 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.
0.4 miNW
Synagogue
B'nai Jeshurun, New York City
10 min walk • B'nai Jeshurun is a synagogue on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York City.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bard Graduate Center?

Nearby attractions include A Photographer's Gallery, New York City (2 min walk), Congregation Rodeph Sholom, New York City (4 min walk), The Jewish Center, New York City (4 min walk), West-Park Presbyterian Church, New York City (6 min walk).

How to get to Bard Graduate Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bard Graduate Center:

Bus

West 86th Street & Columbus Avenue • Lines: M86 (2 min walk)
Columbus Avenue & West 86th Street • Lines: M11, M7 (2 min walk)

Metro

86th Street • Lines: A, B, C (5 min walk)
81st Street–Museum of Natural History • Lines: A, B, C (8 min walk)