Museums and Attractions

For insiders’ picks, go to innewyork.com/blog/daily-nyc

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.

American Folk Art Museum

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.

American Museum of Natural History

Central Park West, at W. 79th St., 212.769.5100. amnh.org.

Guests explore halls filled with dinosaur skeletons, fossils, dioramas, artifacts, gems and minerals, meteorites and more. Thru Aug. 9, 2020: “T. rex: The Ultimate Predator.” Daily 10 am-5:45 pm.

Brooklyn Museum

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.

Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration

Ellis Island: 212.363.3200. libertyellisfoundation.org.

Millions of immigrants entered the U.S. on this historic island between 1892 and 1954. In addition to viewing artifacts displayed in the museum, visitors seeking their heritage are welcome to consult the archives of the American Family Immigration History Center. The Peopling of America galleries tell the story of immigration to America before the processing center opened in 1892 and after it closed in 1954. Daily. Free.

Fraunces Tavern Museum

03610 54 Pearl St., at Broad St., 212.425.1778. frauncestavern museum.org.

Built in 1719, the building showcases Revolutionary War-era manuscripts, art, memorabilia and recreated period rooms. Thru September 2019: “Confidential: The American Revolution’s Agents of Espionage.” M-F noon-5 pm, Sa-Su 11 am-5 pm.

The Frick Collection

1 E. 70th St., btw Madison & Fifth aves., 212.288.0700. frick.org.

Paintings by Old Masters are on display in the palatial former home of industrialist Henry Clay Frick. Tu-Sa 10 am-6 pm, Su 11 am-5 pm.

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Guggenheim Museum

1071 Fifth Ave., at 89th St., 212.423.3500. guggenheim.org.

A major architectural icon, Frank Lloyd Wright’s spiraling landmark building houses significant modern and contemporary art. May 24-Jan. 12, 2020: “Artistic License: Six Takes on the Guggenheim Collection.” M, W-F & Su 10 am-5:30 pm, Tu & Sa 10 am-8 pm.

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

Pier 86, 12th Ave., at W. 46th St., 212.245.0072. intrepid museum.org.

The USS Intrepid aircraft carrier offers access to several of its decks featuring historic aircraft, interactive exhibits and flight simulators, plus the space shuttle Enterprise. M-F 10 am-5 pm, Sa-Su 10 am-6 pm.

The Jewish Museum

1109 Fifth Ave., at 92nd St., 212.423.3200. thejewishmuseum.org.

A showcase for Jewish art and culture. Thru Sept. 8: “Leonard Cohen: A Crack in Everything.” M, Tu & F 11 am-5:45 pm, Th 11 am-8 pm, Sa-Su 10 am-5:45 pm.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

1000 Fifth Ave., at 82nd St., 212.535.7710. metmuseum.org.

Renowned for its encyclopedic collections of American, European and Far Eastern fine and decorative art. May 9-Sept. 8: “Camp: Notes on Fashion.” Su-Th 10 am-5:30 pm, F-Sa 10 am-9 pm.

The Morgan Library & Museum

225 Madison Ave., at E. 36th St., 212.685.0008. themorgan.org.

Rare books, manuscripts, drawings, prints and other treasures. Tu-Th 10:30 am-5 pm, F 10:30 am-9 pm, Sa 10 am-6 pm, Su 11 am-6 pm.

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The Museum at FIT

Seventh Ave., at W. 27th St., 212.217.4558. fitnyc.edu/museum.

Fashion is celebrated as an art form through public programs and exhibitions of contemporary and historic clothing, avant-garde accessories, textiles and other visual materials. May 28-Nov. 16: “Minimalism/Maximalism.” Tu-F noon-8 pm, Sa 10 am-5 pm. Free.

Museum of Arts and Design

Columbus Cir., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.299.7777. madmuseum.org.

The center celebrates innovative arts and crafts. May 2-Sept. 15: “Roger Brown: Virtual Still Lifes.” Tu-W, F-Su 10 am-6 pm, Th 10 am-9 pm.

Museum of Chinese in America

Centre St., btw Howard & Grand sts., 855.955.6622. mocanyc.org.

Artifacts, exhibits, events and archives chronicle the traditions and history of Chinese Americans. May 2-Sept. 15: “The Moon Represents My Heart: Music, Memory and Belonging.” Tu-W, F-Su 11 am-6 pm, Th 11 am-9 pm.

Museum of Illusions

77 Eighth Ave., at W. 14th St., 212.645.3230. museumofillusions.us.

More than 70 exhibits, based on mathematics, psychology, biology and other sciences, invite visitors to test their vision and learn about the human brain and how it perceives. The totally interactive and Instagram-worthy two-story space includes the Infinity Room, the Tilted Room, the Rotated Room and the Anti-Gravity Room. M-Th 9 am-10 pm, F-Su 8 am-11 pm.

Museum of Jewish Heritage: A Living Memorial to the Holocaust

Edmond J. Safra Plaza, 36 Battery Pl., btw West St. & First Pl., 646.437.4202. mjhnyc.org.

Exhibitions and cultural events at this museum, which was created in 1997, celebrate the lives of those who perished in the Holocaust. May 8-Jan. 3, 2020: “Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away.” Su-Th 10 am-9 pm (last entry 7 pm), F 10 am-5 pm (last entry 3 pm).

The Museum of Modern Art

11 W. 53rd St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.708.9400. moma.org.

Modern and contemporary masterpieces of sculpture, drawing, painting, photography and film are in the collection. Daily 10:30 am-5:30 pm, F until 8 pm. The last day of public admission is June 15; the museum reopens Oct. 21.

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Museum of Sex

Fifth Ave., at 27th St., 212.689.6337. museumofsex.com.

This museum is dedicated to the history, evolution and cultural significance of human sexuality. Thru Sept. 8: “James Bidgood: Reveries.” Su-Th 10:30 am-11 pm, F-Sa 10:30 am-midnight (last ticket sold one hour before closing).

Museum of the City of New York

1220 Fifth Ave., at 103rd St., 212.534.1672. mcny.org.

The permanent exhibition, “New York at Its Core,” is a three-gallery, high-tech look at NYC’s 400-year history. Thru Sept. 15: “In the Dugout With Jackie Robinson.” Daily 10 am-6 pm.

National Museum of the American Indian

Bowling Green, at Broadway, 212.514.3700. nmai.si.edu.

This Smithsonian Institution museum promotes Native American history, culture and arts. Thru Sept. 16: “T.C. Cannon: At the Edge of America.” Su-W, F-Sa 10 am-5 pm, Th 10 am-8 pm. Free.

National September 11 Memorial & Museum

Museum entrance at 180 Greenwich St., btw Liberty & Fulton sts., 212.312.8800. 911memorial.org.

The memorial features waterfalls set within the footprints of the Twin Towers. Memorial: Daily 7:30 am-9 pm. Free. Museum: Su-Th 9 am-8 pm (last entry 6 pm), F-Sa 9 am-9 pm (last entry 7 pm).

Neue Galerie New York

CL05741048 Fifth Ave., at 86th St., 212.628.6200. neuegalerie.org.

Dedicated to 20th-century German and Austrian art and design. Thru June 24: “The Self-Portrait, From Schiele to Beckmann.” Th-M 11 am-6 pm.

New Museum

CL0575235 Bowery, btw Rivington & Stanton sts., 212.219.1222. newmuseum.org.

Contemporary cutting-edge art in a variety of mediums by American and international artists. Thru May 26: “Nari Ward: We the People.” Tu-W, F-Su 11 am-6 pm, Th 11 am-9 pm.

New-York Historical Society Museum & Library

Central Park West, at Richard Gilder Way (W. 77th St.), 212.873.3400. nyhistory.org.

Objects and works of art focusing on the rich history of NYC and New York State. May 24-Sept. 22: “Stonewall 50 at New-York Historical Society.” Tu-Th, Sa 10 am-6 pm, F 10 am-8 pm, Su 11 am-5 pm.

Rubin Museum of Art

W. 17th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.620.5000. rmanyc.org.

Paintings, books, artifacts, textiles and more from the Himalayas and the surrounding regions, including Nepal, Bhutan, India, China and Mongolia. Thru Oct. 14: “The Power of Intention: Reinventing the (Prayer) Wheel.” M & Th 11 am-5 pm, W 11 am-9 pm, F 11 am-10 pm, Sa-Su 11 am-6 pm.

Tenement Museum

Visitor center: 103 Orchard St., btw Broome & Delancey sts., 212.982.8420. tenement.org.

Turn-of-the-20th-century immigrant life on Manhattan’s Lower East Side is illustrated on guided tours of authentically preserved tenement apartments. Daily 10 am-6 pm (last tour 5 pm).

Whitney Museum of American Art

99 Gansevoort St., btw Greenwich & West sts., 212.570.3600. whitney.org.

More than 50,000 square feet of indoor galleries and 13,000 square feet of outdoor spaces are devoted to American art and artists. May 17-Sept. 22: “Whitney Biennial 2019.” M, W-Th, Su 10:30 am-6 pm, F-Sa 10:30 am-10 pm.

Attractions

Bronx Zoo

Southern Blvd., Bronx, 718.220.1500. bronxzoo.com.

The largest urban zoo in the United States provides natural habitats and environments for its 4,000 species, including snow leopards, lemurs and Western lowland gorillas. M-F 10 am-5 pm, Sa-Su 10 am-5:30 pm.

Empire State Building Experience

Entrance: 20 W. 34th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.736.3100. esbnyc.com.

Views of NYC and beyond can be seen from the 86th- and 102nd-floor observatories. Daily 8 am-2 am (last elevator ascends at 1:15 am).

The High Line

Gansevoort to W. 34th sts., btw 10th and 11th aves., 212.500.6035. thehighline.org.

The 1.45-mile-long elevated park and public promenade offers views of the Manhattan skyline and public art displays. Thru May 31: Daily 7 am-10 pm. June 1-Sept. 30: 7 am-11 pm. Free.

New York Botanical Garden

Southern Blvd., Bronx, 718.817.8700. nybg.org.

Miles of seasonal gardens and walking trails offer an escape from the city. June 8-Sept. 29: “The Living Art of Roberto Burle Marx.” Tu-Su 10 am-6 pm.

New York Hall of Science

111th St., Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, 718.699.0005. nysci.org.

Although designed primarily for children, this hands-on learning center appeals to everyone. Visitors explore biology, physics, chemistry and technology through more than 450 permanent exhibitions. M-F 9:30 am-5 pm, Sa-Su 10 am-6 pm.

One World Observatory

One World Trade Center, 285 Fulton St., entrance to the observatory is on West St., at Vesey St., 844.696.1776. oneworldobservatory.com.

The indoor observatory is located at the top of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. Daily 8 am-9 pm (last tickets sold at 8:45 pm).

SeaGlass Carousel

The Battery, enter at State St. & Peter Minuit Plz., 212.344.3491. seaglasscarousel.nyc.

Within a monumental glass and steel pavilion, shaped like a nautilus shell, 30 fiberglass fish, lit by LED lights and as large as 9.5 feet wide and 13.5 feet tall, spin and swim. Each ride lasts approximately 3.5 minutes. M-Th 10 am-7 pm, F-Su 10 am-8 pm.

Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden

Richmond Terrace, btw Broadway & N. Burgher Ave., Staten Island, 718.448.2500. snug-harbor.org.

Eighty-three acres house several gardens and Greek Revival buildings containing art galleries, theaters and a library. General grounds & botanical garden: Daily dawn until dusk.

Spyscape

928 Eighth Ave., at W. 55th St., 212.549.1941. spyscape.com.

The interactive experience includes a museum of spy artifacts, such as an original Enigma machine from World War II, and immersive spy challenges, such as encryption, deception, surveillance, hacking and special ops. Recommended for adults and teens. M-F 10 am-9 pm, Sa-Su 9 am-9 pm. Last entry 7:30 pm.

Statue of Liberty

212.363.3200. libertyellis foundation.org.

The 151-foot neoclassical statue, designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, is known worldwide as a symbol of freedom and democracy. The new Statue of Liberty Museum opens to the public on May 16. Statue Cruises operates a daily ferry service to Liberty Island: 201.604.2800. statuecruises.com.

Top of the Rock

CL05730 Rockefeller Plz., W. 50th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.698.2000. topoftherocknyc.com.

Panoramic vistas of the city can be enjoyed from a vantage point some 70 floors above the ground. Daily 8 am-12:30 am (last elevator ascends at 11:55 pm).