| Though there are several large museums with | | | | by the renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, the |
| prestigious collections located in almost all major cities | | | | Guggenheim building is a quarter mile long of winding |
| all over the world, you will find some of the world's | | | | ramps. As one of the city's popular museums, the |
| best museums in New York City. These museums | | | | Guggenheim building itself is a sight to see. |
| are a source of pride and have a great deal of | | | | Whitney Museum of American Art: Known as The |
| importance to New York City and its residents. | | | | Whitney by many, this museum is the center of |
| There are an assortment of New York City Museums | | | | American contemporary art with over 18,000 |
| to visit whether you're looking for modern and | | | | permanent exhibits of various media. |
| contemporary art, historical and scientific collections, | | | | You will find that most of these museums are on the |
| photographic displays or crafts and objects of | | | | edges Central Park except The Whitney and MoMA |
| various media. Here is a list of the top 5 must see | | | | which are relatively within walking distance from the |
| New York City museums. | | | | park. Most New York City museums charge an |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art: Also known as The Met | | | | entrance fee but some are free on certain days of |
| by most New Yorkers, this museum houses an array | | | | the week. Currently the Guggenheim on Saturdays |
| of incredible art collections. Located on the edge of | | | | and The Whitney and MoMA on Fridays have free |
| Central Park, you must visit the rooftop garden for | | | | admission between certain hours. Some museums, |
| amazing views of the park. | | | | such as The Met, have a suggested entrance free |
| Museum of Modern Art (MoMA): Located in the | | | | and only require you to make a donation you deem |
| middle of midtown Manhattan, MoMA is one of the | | | | appropriate. |
| world's leading modern art museums. After | | | | This year, don't wait till Museum Day to visit the best |
| undergoing an extensive renovation, this museum | | | | New York City museums. Museums are like time |
| was redesigned and has since doubled in size. | | | | capsules that capture the history and culture of |
| American Museum of Natural History (AMNH): | | | | humanity of the past, present and future to be |
| Located in the west side of Central Park, AMNH is | | | | understood, observed and appreciated here and now. |
| one the world's largest and most influential museums | | | | And New York City museums are world renowned |
| with over 46 permanent exhibit halls. | | | | for showcasing the best exhibits. |
| Guggenheim Museum: An architectural gem designed | | | | |