The best arts & culture spots in Babylon

Paintings, photos & other works by artists of African descent, as well as programs & workshops.

144 W 125th St (New York)

Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.

180 Greenwich St (New York)

Showbiz legends & amateurs alike take the stage at this longtime music hall.

233 W 125th St 3rd Floor (New York)

Contemporary gift shop for handcrafted Jewish ceremonial objects & traditional marriage contracts.

1109 5th Ave &, E 92nd St (New York)

Museum exclusively featuring 20th-century & contemporary art by American artists, most still living.

99 Gansevoort St (New York)

West Side museum presenting New York City history via artwork, manuscripts, furniture and more.

170 Central Prk W (New York)

Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building.

405 Lexington Ave (New York)

Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.

234 W 42nd St (New York)

Swing by the Village of Babylon Historical & Preservation Society this week for a bite-size dive into Babylon’s past and a fresh America…

117 W Main St

Skip the stoop and head to Nassau County Museum of Art, where the new Louis Comfort Tiffany: Artist of the Gilded Age is on view. Roam 145…

One Museum Dr (Roslyn)

Whether you geek out on historic Long Island boats, shipwreck lore, or the craft of boat building, Long Island Maritime Museum packs it…

88 West Ave (West Sayville)

Live entertainment venue offering concerts and other performances in an intimate setting.

37 W Main St (Bay Shore)

Big aerospace museum housing vintage aircraft, interactive exhibits & a planetarium.

Charles Lindbergh Blvd (Garden City)

Cluster of storied buildings & galleries displaying paintings, textiles & antique road coaches.

1200 NY-25A (Stony Brook)

200-acre property offers a historic mansion amid formal botanical gardens, with daily guided tours.

71 Old Westbury Rd (Old Westbury)

This veteran theater houses a main stage for plays plus rehearsal rooms & the famed Cafe Wha? club.

115 MacDougal St (New York)

Pottery painting, canvas painting and mosaics at a creative studio with a staff that is often described as friendly and helpful.

38 Forest Ave Rear Building (Glen Cove)

Appointment-only viewings of old phonographs, cameras & toys in a private collector's home.

Georgetown Plaza, 60 E 8th St (New York)

Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.

Pier 86, W 46th St (New York)

Art exhibit centered on colors, featuring playful participatory installations in separate rooms.

251 Spring St (New York)

Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.

11 W 53rd St (New York)

Cinema institute presenting screenings of new & old independent, foreign & avant-garde movies.

32 2nd Ave (New York)

Museum dedicated to Navy SEAL Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy and featuring a Sea Cadet training facility.

50 West Ave (West Sayville)

Photos, maps & other artifacts trace NYC history from its 16th-century birth to the present day.

1220 5th Ave (New York)

Exhibits & gift shop focusing on functional art like ceramics, jewelry, furniture & digital design.

2 Columbus Cir (New York)

Restored theater hosting Broadway-style musicals with an orchestra, bar, and concessions.

34 W Main St

Art museum inside Memorial Hall with free admission.

112 Hofstra Univ (Hempstead)

Ongoing exhibitions of avant-garde & contemporary art in a bright, modern space.

18 Wooster St (New York)

Former airplane hangar now offers hands-on exhibits & activities for kids from toddlers to teens.

11 Davis Ave (Garden City)

Beaux arts building with 2,500-piece collection & exhibits focusing on landscape & modernist works.

2 Prime Ave (Huntington)

Quaint history museum featuring art, artifacts and documents pertaining to the Revolutionary War era.

54 Pearl St 2nd floor (New York)

Exhibits to deceive the eye including kaleidoscopes & holograms, plus tilted & reverse rooms.

77 8th Ave (New York)

Playhouse for Broadway-style scripts, concerts, dance recitals, and other live performances.

265 E Main St (East Islip)

Celebrated museum & library's gift shop featuring books, accessories & collection-related wares.

225 Madison Ave (New York)

Estate & Spanish Revival mansion (built from 1910-1936) with worldwide displays & newer planetarium.

180 Little Neck Rd (Centerport)

Art gallery with works from artists underrepresented in the city & space for provocative debates.

11 Cortlandt Alley (New York)

Museum showcasing carriages used for transportation between 1800 and 1900, plus an art museum with changing displays.

1200 NY-25A (Stony Brook)