Travel to New York

New York is a city where you can find different kinds of museums. You can definitely say that this state place a good emphasis on art. If you love to see artifacts and unique objects, then New York is the place that you want to be. It is the home of some finest art museums. If you are visiting the city for the first time, museums are worth your time and money. It is best to do a research that can give you a list of museums that are found in the city. You will need to do this to narrow down your choices.

Select the ones that you will be interested in. Plan ahead because there are museums that may take an hour or two of your time. Actually it really depends on how long you want to view the gallery of the museum. There are programs that are being held in these museums. It is best to get the most out of your visit by joining some of the activities. You will learn more than just looking around. Here are some famous museums found in New York

Metropolitan Museum of Art – It is considered the most famous museum in the country. It houses the largest collection of art known to man. It is home to over two million pieces that date back to thousands of years in the history. The collection is ever changing so there is always something new to see in this museum. There is no entrance fee for this museum. You can donate as low as a dollar.

Museum of Modern Art – You will find the largest collection of artwork. This includes films, documentary and other kinds of media material. During Fridays, the museum is free of entrance fee. There are also free movie passes. However, it is best to early because the place could get crowded quickly.

American Folk Art Museum – This is a much smaller museum compared to the first two. This displays artistic expression of everyday American life from the past and present. There are sculptures, paintings and other handmade items.

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum – This is where you can find contemporary art. It is best to check if there is an event before visiting this museum because it maybe closed to the public.

 

Whitney Museum of American Art- For the price of fifteen dollars, you can view 20th century American exhibits from past to present.