With approximately 3 million visitors per year the Museum of Modern Art or MOMA is one of the most visited museums in Midtown Manhattan.
There are well-known pieces on display by famous artists such as, Frida Kahlo, Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh.
The best time to go to beat the crowd is 10:30am, as soon as their door opens.
Admission is free on Friday nights between 4pm – 8pm, but to avoid long lines, best to arrive after 6pm.
American Museum of Natural History
Featuring exhibits in literature, films, television and even video games, the American Museum of Natural History is one of the largest museums in the world.
Don’t miss the Hayden Planetarium and the infamous whale in the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life. The Butterfly Conservatory, which features hundreds of live butterflies in a heated environment that feels like an oasis in winter, is also very popular.
To avoid the crowd, the best time to visit the museum is late afternoons or early on Sunday mornings.
Children’s Museum of the Arts
This museum is perfect for families traveling with younger children.
There is a 2,000 piece collection of international children’s art.
For children under the age of 5, Wee Arts drop-in classes offer music time, story time, and art time.
Kids can also work their bodies, as well as their minds on the museum’s second floor, where they’ll find interactive art displays and a ball pit.
On Thursdays from 4–6pm, no admission fee is required, only a donation of what you wish to pay.
The Solomon R Guggenheim Museum
The Guggenheim Museum boasts a vast collection of modern and contemporary art.
It is a significant architectural icon that is part of an international network of museums.
Visitors will find exhibits that focus on art of the 20th century, including, performance and film screening, and modern and contemporary art.
New exhibitions and artist celebrations are opening each month.
