Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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International Center of Photography
GALLERY
ICP is New York's paramount platform for photography, with a strong emphasis on photo-
journalism, and changing exhibitions on a wide range of themes. Past shows in the two-
floor space have included work by Henri Cartier-Bresson, Man Ray and Robert Capa. The
center is also a school, offering coursework (for credit) and a public lecture series.
Stop by the excellent gallery shop, great for instant cameras and photography tomes,
cool little gifts and NYC souvenirs.
(ICP;
www.icp.org
; 1133 Sixth Ave, at 43rd St; adult/child $14/free, by
donation Fri 5-8pm;
10am-6pm Tue-Thu, Sat & Sun, to 8pm Fri;
B/D/F/M to 42nd St-Bryant Park)
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Museum at FIT
MUSEUM
GOOGLE MAP
The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) lays claim to one of the world's richest collec-
tions of garments, textiles and accessories. At last count, there were around 50,000 items
spanning the 18th century to the present day. The school's museum is the place to catch a
glimpse, its innovative, rotating exhibitions showcasing both permanent collection items
and on-loan curiosities.
(
www.fitnyc.edu/museum
; 227 W 27th St, at Seventh Ave, Midtown West; admission
free;
noon-8pm Tue-Fri, 10am-5pm Sat;
1 to 28th St)
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Japan Society
CULTURAL CENTER
Elegant exhibitions of Japanese art, textiles and design are the main draw at this cultural
center. Its theater hosts a range of films and dance, music and theatrical performances,
while those who want to dig deeper can browse through the 14,000 volumes of the re-
search library or attend one of its myriad lectures.
(
www.japansociety.org
;
333 E 47th St, btwn First &
Second Aves, Midtown East; adult/child $12/free, 6-9pm Fri free;
11am-6pm Tue-Thu, to 9pm Fri, to 5pm Sat &
Sun;
S, 4/5/6, 7 to Grand Central-42nd St)
