The best arts & culture spots in Staten Island

1,200-seat theater luring big name actors to star in its takes on well-known Broadway productions.

22 Brookside Dr (Millburn)

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)

Exhibits focusing on American art & Native American objects & jewelry, plus educational programs.

3 S Mountain Ave (Montclair)

Grassy park featuring a sports field, a tennis court & a playground, plus picnic facilities.

580 Valley St (Maplewood)

This expansive performing-arts center & event venue hosts many festivals & national acts.

1 Center St (Newark)

Popular county park featuring recreation areas & hiking trails with views of the Manhattan skyline.

Eagle Rock Ave &, Prospect Ave (West Orange)

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

Ellis Is (Jersey City)

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)

New Jersey Historical Society lines up exhibitions like Ebb and Flow: New Jersey and Its Rivers, Send the Word: New Jersey During the Great…

52 Park Pl (Newark)

Whether you're in the mood for a singalong throwback, sharp stand-up, or a movie night at Basie Center Cinema House, Count Basie Center for…

99 Monmouth St (Red Bank)

Metlar-Bodine House Museum turns a preserved Piscataway home into a deep dive through four centuries of Raritan River Valley life, with…

1281 River Rd (Piscataway)

Visual Arts Center of New Jersey keeps creativity buzzing with rotating exhibitions and a robust Studio School for everyone from curious…

68 Elm St (Summit)

Rediscover Staten Island’s creative roots at Alice Austen House, a waterfront museum interpreting the pioneering photography of Alice…

2 Hylan Blvd

Interactive art, history & science exhibits for kids, built & staffed by at-risk young adults.

192 Dodd St (East Orange)

19th-century home for retired sailors now features cultural events, sculptures & a fountain.

1000 Richmond Ter

Historic 1772-built Victorian-style mansion filled with antique furniture, ceramics, toys & tools.

1003 Morris Ave (Union)

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)

Intimate museum with exhibits about the history of lighthouses, with an emphasis on local examples.

200 The, Promenade at Lighthouse Point

Museum built in the style of a hillside Tibetan monastery with 15th- to 20th-century Buddhist art.

338 Lighthouse Ave

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

11-25 30th Ave. (Astoria)

Established kid-friendly museum highlighting astronomy with vivid shows, exhibits & programs.

49 Washington St Dreyfuss Planetarium (Newark)

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)

Long-running professional magician performs shows for kids and adults.

53 Waterview Ct

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

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

A former opera house, this renovated 2,791-seat venue hosts concerts, comedy, dance recitals & more.

1148 E Jersey St (Elizabeth)

This museum features permanent & visiting exhibits on New Jersey's Jewish history plus a gift shop.

145 Broadway (Newark)

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

Pier 86, W 46th St (New York)

Old home of inventor Antonio Meucci & Italian hero Giuseppe Garibaldi turned museum with artifacts.

420 Tompkins Ave.

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

251 Spring St (New York)

Paint-your-own ceramics chain, with a studio available for walk-ins, workshops & parties.

Next to Nordstrom, 55 Parsonage Rd 1st Floor (Edison)

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)

Museum displaying works by noted marine artist John A. Noble, plus his restored houseboat studio.

Building D, 1000 Richmond Ter #8

Interactive exhibits cover a range of subjects from fire fighting to insects; classes offered too.

off, 1000 Richmond Terrace Building M Enter via the Fillmore St. Gate, Tysen St

100-acre site exploring the diversity of the American experience, from colonial days to the present.

441 Clarke Ave

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)

Trompe l'oeil, landscape, galaxy and other murals plus custom artwork and wall finishes by a dedicated artist.

Plainfield Ave (Piscataway)

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

2 Columbus Cir (New York)

Historic stone farmhouse with rotating exhibits featuring the area's culture & history.

91 Crane Ave (Rutherford)

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

47-01 111th St (Corona)

Innovative, changing exhibits focusing on art, natural sciences & cultural history for all ages.

Park in Lot #1 - Museum is visible from the lot, 765 Newman Springs Rd (Lincroft)

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)

Relaxed space showcasing the work of local, international and NYC artists, and hosting events such as weddings.

509 S Orange Ave (Newark)

General-interest museum with exhibits covering local history, art & the natural sciences.

1000 Richmond Ter

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)

This ornate destination for performing arts seats over 2,000 guests & offers a variety of shows.

35 Hyatt St

Displays of American art, interior decor & more, plus a planetarium & an interactive nature exhibit.

49 Washington St (Newark)

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

225 Madison Ave (New York)

Contemporary venue showcasing a variety of performing arts, including theater, music & dance.

One SOPAC Way (South Orange Village)

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

11 Cortlandt Alley (New York)