Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Brooklyn Museum
Housed in a fine Beaux Arts building, this museum presents a wide range of special
exhibitions alongside permanent collections of Asian, Egyptian, African, and Amer-
ican art. The Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art is the first public space of
its kind in the country.
• 200 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn
• Subway 2, 3 to Eastern Pkwy
• Open 10am-5pm Wed-Fri, 11am-6pm Sat & Sun, 11am-11pm first Sat of
month (except Sep)
• Admission charge
Morgan Library & Museum
This
palazzo
was designed in 1902 to hold the collection of billionaire J. Pierpont
Morgan, an extraordinary assemblage of rare manuscripts, books, and prints, and
galleries with changing exhibits. His original opulent study and library are high-
lights.
• 225 Madison Avenue at 36th St
• Open10:30am-5pmTue-Thu(to9pmFri),10am-6pmSat,11am-6pmSun
• Admission charge
Museum of the City of New York
The toy collection is a highlight and the rotating exhibitions explore fashion, archi-
tecture, entertainment, cultural identity, ethnic traditions, and social history. The
museum also features a film that documents the evolution of the city.
• 1220 5th Ave at 103rd St
• Open 10am-5pm Tue-Sun
• Admission charge
