Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
63 Flushing Ave., at Carlton Ave., Brooklyn.
718/907-5992.
www.bldg92.org
. Wed-Sun noon-6pm; select Mon holidays. Subway: A/C to High
St./Brooklyn Bridge; F to York St.; G to Clinton-Washington aves. Also free weekend shuttle from Jay and Willloughby sts.
Bronx Museum of the Arts
This hulk of modernity plunked amid the Art Deco restraint of the Grand
Concourse puts on adventurous shows. Most of the artists exhibited here have logged time as Boogie Down res-
idents. If not, they'll represent some aspect of New York's cultural diversity. In celebration of a 40th birthday, the
museum recently dropped its suggested admission to become full-time free.
1040 Grand Concourse, at 165th St., the Bronx.
718/681-6000.
www.bronxmuseum.org
.
Thurs and Sat-Sun 11am-6pm; Fri 11am-8pm. Sub-
way: B/D/4 to 161st St./Yankee Stadium.
Carnegie Hall
The Rose Museum recounts the practice, practice, practice it takes to get to this storied mu-
sic hall. A chronology and memorabilia are on view, in addition to temporary exhibits on Carnegie legends such
as the Gershwins, Maria Callas, and Leonard Bernstein.
154 W. 57th St., 2nd floor, btw. Sixth and Seventh aves.
212/903-9629.
www.carnegiehall.org
.
Daily 11am-4:30pm, and to Stern Auditorium
and Perelman Stage ticket holders during evening concerts. Closed July 1-Sept 14. Subway: A/B/C/D/1 to 59th St.-Columbus Circle; N/Q/R to 57th
St./Seventh Ave.
Center for Jewish History
This multifloor center hosts several simultaneous exhibitions, from photo
shows to manuscripts to paintings, most documenting Jewish contributions to American society. Artifacts are
well lit, and exhibit notes are informative without running on too long. Pass through the metal detector and get
a badge at the front desk. Everything is free except for the Yeshiva University Museum galleries, which are $8
(although they're free on Mon and Wed nights, and Fri middays).
15 W. 16th St., btw. Fifth and Sixth aves.
212/294-8301.
www.cjh.org
.
ReadingRoom,
Mon 9:30am-7:30pm; Tues-Thurs 9:30am-5:30pm; Fri
9:30am-1:30pm; Sun 11am-4pm.
GenealogyInstitute,
Mon 9:30am-7:30pm; Tues-Thurs 9:30am-5:30pm; Fri 9:30am-1:30pm; Sun 11am-4pm.
YeshivaUniversityMuseum,
Mon 5-8pm (free after 5pm); Sun, Tues, and Thurs 11am-5pm; Wed 11am-8pm (free after 5pm); Fri 11am-2:30pm
(free).
Allothergalleries,
Mon and Wed 9:30am-8pm; Tues and Thurs 9:30am-5pm; Fri 9:30am-3pm; Sun 11am-5pm. Subway: L/N/Q/R/4/5/6 to
14th St./Union Sq.; F/M to 14th St.; L to Sixth Ave.
The Chancellor Robert R. Livingston Masonic Library of Grand Lodge
The museum front room of
the Masons' library is adorned with several display cases. Most artifacts are of limited interest to non-Masons, al-
though there is a grandfather clock that watched over George Washington's visits to a Yorktown, Virginia, lodge.
More interesting are the tours of the larger building, which show of colorful, immaculate meeting rooms and
a ballroom whose design was lifted for the
Titanic.
No appointment is necessary; a greeter will meet you by the
rear elevators.
71 W. 23rd St. (rear elevators to the 14th floor), btw. Fifth and Sixth aves.
212/337-6620.
www.nymasoniclibrary.org
.
Tours Mon-Sat
10:30am-2:15pm. Library Mon and Wed-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm; Tues noon-8pm. Subway: F/M or N/R to 23rd St.
Derfner Judaica Museum
The Hebrew Home at Riverdale hosts this newly expanded display of historic
Judaica, which ranges from
mezuzot
to Persian ivory paintings to miniature folk-art arks. More recent treasures
are interspersed as well, like an Israeli copper Hanukkah lamp, and a painting by Zygmunt Menkes. A sculpture
garden and Hudson views further sweeten the pot for a jaunt to the Bronx.
5901 Palisade Ave., Riverdale, the Bronx.
718/581-1000.
www.hebrewhome.org
. Sun-Thurs 10:30am-4:30pm. Subway: 1 to 242nd St.-Van
Cortlandt Park.
Federal Hall National Memorial
A former U.S. custom house, this columned Wall Street museum now
recounts the long and storied history of its site. The renovated building offers free weekday guided tours on the
hour, from 10am to 3pm (no tour at noon). See p. 313 in chapter 8 for a full review.
26 Wall St., at Nassau St.
212/825-6888.
www.nps.gov/feha
.
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Subway: 2/3/4/5 to Wall St.
