The best arts & culture spots in Manhattan

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)

Bustling street features a mix of Indian restaurants and grocers, along with a bustling atmosphere.

800 Newark Ave (Jersey City)

Artifacts & passenger records tell the story of US immigration in a former processing station.

Ellis Is (Jersey City)

Last home (1846–49) of the famous poet & author with period furnishings & exhibits on his life.

2640 Grand Concourse (Bronx)

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)

Galleries & exhibits dedicated to artist & architect Isamu Noguchi plus a serene sculpture garden.

9-01 33rd Rd (Astoria)

Immersive museum with selfie stands in 12 rooms; each showcasing a different emotion.

1 American Dream Wy b 152 (East Rutherford)

This aviation museum has an interactive aerodynamics area plus aircraft, artifacts, models & videos.

400 Fred Wehran Dr (Teterboro)

Street-art project in Queens featuring graffiti murals by local and international artists.

11-25 30th Ave. (Astoria)

Guided tours offered of the furnished house & gardens where the famed jazz trumpeter lived.

34-56 107th St (Corona)

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

115 MacDougal St (New York)

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)

Observation towers & an elliptical structure are among the remnants of a 1964 World's Fair pavilion.

Perimeter Rd. &, Meridian Rd (Corona)

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

11 W 53rd St (New York)

Sprawling space with exhibition halls & studios housing galleries & artists from various disciplines.

888 Newark Ave (Jersey City)

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

32 2nd Ave (New York)

4 floors & 12 galleries with interactive science exhibits, a planetarium & a 3D theater.

222 Jersey City Blvd (Jersey City)

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)

This former 1964 World's Fair pavilion now houses more than 450 interactive science & tech exhibits.

47-01 111th St (Corona)

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)

The history of film, television & digital media told via interactive displays, plus screenings.

36-01 35th Ave (Queens)

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

54 Pearl St 2nd floor (New York)

Art agency specializing in street art and murals, with services such as live art events.

56-05 31st Ave #5k (Woodside)

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

77 8th Ave (New York)

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

225 Madison Ave (New York)

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

11 Cortlandt Alley (New York)