New York City has some of the greatest museums in the world. We’ve all heard of the big hitters, but what about lesser-known museums that are just as deserving of your time? Here are three of our favorite off-the-beaten-track museums that you shouldn’t miss!
The Met Cloisters
99 Margaret Corbin Drive, Fort Tryon Park, New York, NY 10040
When in New York, everyone knows that the world-renowned Metropolitan Museum of Art is a must-visit! But you may not know that your Met admission also grants entrance to The Met Cloisters. With a tranquil garden, European-style monastic cloisters, and an extensive collection of Medieval art, this immersive museum is the perfect place to enjoy a moment of serenity in the city that never sleeps.
American Folk Art Museum
2 Lincoln Square, New York, NY 10023
The American Folk Art Museum celebrates all forms of self-taught arts and crafts. From exquisite quilts and weavings to paintings, sculptures, and photographs, this important museum pays tribute to the unsung artists of America.
The Jewish Museum
1109 5th Ave at 92nd St, New York, NY 10128
Located in the iconic Warburg mansion, New York’s Jewish Museum is one of the oldest Jewish museums in the world. Beautifully curated and housing almost 30,000 works of art and antiquities, this museum explores the fascinating intersection between art and Jewish culture.