USA ·MUSEUMS IN NEW YORK CITY
The good 15 museums in New York City go weeks ahead in season and the rest sit empty for a reason. Below: which is which, and what you get for the money.
Review of NYC’s 9/11 Memorial Museum ticket, including exhibits, memorial pools, Survivor Tree, timing, value, and practical tips.
“Very informative - learnt a lot more than I thought I was going to.”
Review of Empire State Building Observatory tickets, with 86th and 102nd-floor views, museum details, ticket advice, timing, and practical tips.
“We were lucky to have booked on a clear night with almost no queues. Booking process was easy and the staff were so helpful and friendly. A great experience for us all.”
Review the American Museum of Natural History in New York, with dinosaur halls, the Gilder Center, ticketed shows, and practical tips.
“Absolutely loved it, great experience for Adults and kids, if you really want to see everything expect to spend atleast 4 to 5 hrs if not more, start at the 4th floor and make your way down, especially if you are on a tight schedule.”
Review of MoMA in New York, with ticket value, must-see art, timing tips, audio guides, crowds, dining, and practical advice.
“Really easy access no waiting and cheaper than buying on the day Great value”
Review of the 9/11 Memorial Ground Zero walking tour, with guide stories, memorial pools, St. Paul’s Chapel, and optional museum tickets.
“Awesome guide on the most relaxant stories and spots to see so it’s not long and drawn out but information that keeps you interested.”
Review the 9/11 Memorial Museum in New York, including exhibits, ticket value, timing, practical tips, accessibility, and who should visit.
“An experience that everyone should have once in their lifetime. Very emotional experience. Watch the boat lift video”
Review of New York’s Ground Zero tour with 9/11 Memorial, Museum, and One World Observatory, including costs, timing, guides, and practical tips.
“We appreciated the detailed information provided by our tour guide, Tony. The 911 Museum was an emotional experience.”
Explore New York’s Intrepid Museum, from a WWII aircraft carrier and submarine to the Enterprise shuttle, historic aircraft, and Apollo exhibits.
“My wife and I loved it. So exstentsive! Site was very clean. Employees were nice and very helpful. Experts were so informative.”
Review of New York’s Museum of Ice Cream, with unlimited tastings, playful exhibits, practical tips, accessibility, and honest value advice.
“bagel was not tasteful at all, this could be improved”
Review of the $30 Guggenheim Museum ticket, covering Wright’s architecture, exhibitions, audio guide, value, timing, and practical tips.
“The museum was great. We arrived on time and were able to view the exhibit without feeling rushed. We thoroughly enjoyed it. We even caught a poetry set, which was excellent. The atmosphere, the space, and the strength of the exhibit made the entire experience memorable. We learned a lot about expression through different mediums. I’ll definitely be back for the next exhibit and look forward to building a long relationship with the Guggenheim.”
Review the American Museum of Natural History in New York, with practical tips on exhibits, timing, value, families, and ticket entry.
“It is absolutely massive therefore lots of walking on hard floors, not well sign posted so need map and even then it’s not easy to read. Think if needs to flow better”
Review of the Ground Zero 9/11 Memorial Tour, with guide stories, memorial pools, Oculus, Survivor Tree, and optional museum entry.
“Our tour guide was very helpful, considering my mother’s mobility issues while we were there. He was also incredibly informative, funny and interesting, and gave a great overview of what it was like to experience the event firsthand. I highly recommend him! The tour experience itself was incredibly informative and gave me a sense of understanding and solidarity with those who were involved. It was humbling to stare down into the waterfall (especially after the explanation of how and why they are designed that way.) And it was heartbreaking/heartwarming to see the names along the waterfalls, and understand how they were arranged, and what the white roses represented! And the…”
Review of Whitney Museum admission in New York, with practical tips on art, terraces, views, daily tours, value, and crowded exhibitions.
“Each floor was amazing the separate themes really kept everything interesting. The staff was very polite made the experience more personal.”
Review the Museum of Ice Cream NYC, with practical tips on price, timing, activities, ice cream, crowds, and who will enjoy it most.
“This is a fun and interactive experience for all ages! The ice cream is fantastic! Also, the staff are very friendly and helpful!”
Review of Intrepid Museum admission in New York, including the aircraft carrier, Space Shuttle Enterprise, Growler submarine, value, tips, and family advice.
“Me and my saddo husband visited this. We turned up really early and were told we were ok to go in. All the staff were very friendly and polite. We spent about three and half hours just wandering around looking at all the exhibits which we loved. We ended up sat under Concorde looking out over the river. The views of New York are amazing.”
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