Cooper Hewitt, New York City

Lonely PlanetJul 28

From the art palace that is The Met to the dino-filled halls of the American Museum of Natural History, here are New York City

Exhibits focus on historical and contemporary design

11 museums in this story

Metropolitan Museum of ArtMuseumPermanent collection spans 5000 years of art history
Brooklyn MuseumMuseumOne of the oldest and largest museums in the country
Museum of Modern ArtMuseumVaried media and contemporary themes appeal to teens
Tenement MuseumMuseumLearn about city origins in recreated homes
American Museum of Natural HistoryMuseumEast Coast's best collection of dinosaurs
WhitneyMuseumCollection covers American creativity from late 19th century
Met CloistersMuseumAssortment of ancient objects from across Europe
Leslie-Lohman Museum of ArtMuseumCollection of historic and contemporary LGBTIQ+ artists
GuggenheimMuseumIconic funnel-shaped building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright
New York Transit MuseumMuseumRestored platforms and vintage subway cars
Cooper HewittMuseumExhibits focus on historical and contemporary design

Cooper Hewitt