museums+attractions
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3 The letters/numbers at the end of each listing are NYC Map coordinates (pp. 36-38).
1 Visitors to this world-famous collection only have through June 15 to see Pablo Picasso’s masterpiece, “Les Demoiselles d’Avignon,” before it goes into storage while the museum is closed for a major reinstallation and expansion, reopening Oct. 21. | The Museum of Modern Art, p. 32 2 When the Palazzo Archinto in Milan was bombed during World War II, its ceiling frescoes by Gimabattista Tiepolo were destroyed. The exhibition, “Tiepolo in Milan: The Lost Frescoes of Palazzo Archinto,” on view thru July 14, tells the story of these important works and includes the oil sketch, “Triumph of the Arts and Sciences.” | The Frick Collection, p. 31 3 Satirical drawings and prints by William Hogarth, whose self-portrait is shown here, depict the ills and injustices of Georgian London. “Hogarth: Cruelty and Humor,” on view from May 24, features more than 20 of these works. | The Morgan Library & Museum, p. 31
MUSEUMS AKC Museum of the Dog 101 Park Ave., at E. 40th St., 212.696.8360. museumofthedog.org. One of the city’s newest museums, under the auspices of the American Kennel Club (AKC), pays homage to man’s best friend and features artwork and half a dozen interactive digital displays. Tu-Su 10 am-5 pm. F14 American Folk Art Museum C0L5482 Lincoln Sq., Columbus Ave., at W. 66th St., 212.595.9533. folkartmuseum.org. The permanent collection focuses on works created by self-taught artists in a variety of mediums and dating from the 18th century to today. Thru July 28: “Made in New York: The Business of Folk Art.” Tu-Th, Sa 11:30 am-7 pm, F noon-7:30 pm, Su noon-6 pm. Free. I11 American Museum of Natural History C0L365Central Park West, at W. 79th St., 212.769.5100. amnh.org. Guests explore halls filled with dinosaur skeletons, fossils, dioramas, artifacts,
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gems and minerals, meteorites and more. Thru Aug. 9, 2020: “T. rex: The Ultimate Predator.” Daily 10 am-5:45 pm. I10
Brooklyn Museum C0L5948200 Eastern Pkwy., at Washington Ave., Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, 718.638.5000. brooklynmuseum.org. Ancient Egyptian artifacts, photography and European, Asian and American art are housed in a grand 560,000-square-foot Beaux Arts building. May 3-Dec. 8: “Nobody Promised You Tomorrow: Art 50 Years After Stonewall.” W, F-Su 11 am-6 pm, Th 11 am-10 pm. Cooper Hewitt 2 E. 91st St., at Fifth Ave., 212.849.8400. cooperhewitt.org. This Smithsonian museum uses groundbreaking technology to create interactive exhibits on historic and contemporary design. May 10-Jan. 20, 2020: “Nature: Cooper Hewitt Design Triennial.” Su-F 10 am-6 pm, Sa 10 am-9 pm. F9 Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration C0L6E 15 llis Island: 212.363.3200. libertyellisfounda
PHOTOS: PABLO PICASSO, “LES DEMOISELLES D’AVIGNON,” 1907, ACQUIRED THROUGH THE LILLIE P. BLISS BEQUEST, ©2011 ESTATE OF PABLO PICASSO/ARTISTS RIGHTS SOCIETY (ARS), NEW YORK; GIAMBATTISTA TIEPOLO, “TRIUMPH OF THE ARTS AND SCIENCES,” CA. 1730–31, MUSEU NACIONAL DE ARTE ANTIGA, LISBON. PHOTO: ©DIREÇÃO-GERAL DE PATRIMÓNIO CULTURAL / ARQUIVO DE DOCUMENTAÇÃO FOTOGRÁFICA (DGPC/ADF) / PHOTO LUISA OLIVEIRA; WILLIAM HOGARTH, “SELF-PORTRAIT,” CA. 1735, YALE CENTER FOR BRITISH ART, PAUL MELLON COLLECTION, B198125.360
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