- Abigail Adams Smith Museum
- Manhattan
One of the few institutions in the nation that illuminates hotel life in the early nineteenth century.
www.fieldtrip.com/ny/28386878.htm
- American Museum of the Moving Image
- Astoria
Includes online exhibitions, education programs, and collection information.
www.ammi.org
- American Numismatic Society
- Manhattan
Advancing the study and appreciation of coins, medals, and related objects as historical and artistic documents.
www.amnumsoc.org
- Asia Society@ - Manhattan
dir.yahoo.com/.../Asian/Asia_Society
- Barnum Museum
- Bridgeport
Enter the big top, see a side show exhibition, and learn about the cast of characters from the past.
www.barnum-museum.org
- Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum
- Bronx
Newly restored three-story Carriage House contains a carriage stable, hay loft, and tack room for a multi-purpose interpretive facility for the museum.
www.fieldtrip.com/ny/88851461.htm
- Brooklyn Children's Museum
- Brooklyn
Programs and exhibits are based on a remarkable collection of 20,000 cultural artifacts and natural history specimens, live plants, and animals.
www.fieldtrip.com/ny/87354400.htm
- Brooklyn Historical Society
- Brooklyn
Museum, library, and education center dedicated to illuminating the rich heritage of borough's diverse peoples and cultures, past and present.
www.brooklynhistory.org
- Brooklyn's History Museum
- Brooklyn
Displays more than 1,000 objects reflecting Brooklyn's exciting history. Permanent exhibit areas cover The Brooklyn Bridge, Coney Island, Brooklynites, The Brooklyn Navy Yard, and The Brooklyn Dodgers.
www.fieldtrip.com/ny/86240890.htm
- Bruce Museum of Arts and Sciences
- Greenwich
www.brucemuseum.org
- Children's Museum of Manhattan
- Manhattan
www.cmom.org
- Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum
- Cold Spring Harbor
Collects, preserves, and exhibits objects and documents pertinent to whaling, especially the regional whaling history of Long Island.
www.cshwhalingmuseum.org
- Copland House
- Cortlandt Manor
Creative center for American music based at Aaron Copland's restored, longtime home.
www.coplandhouse.org
- Curator's Choice
- Manhattan
Online news service devoted to museums and exhibitions in New York City and vicinity. Includes reviews.
www.nymuseums.com
- Discovery Museum
- Bridgeport
Offering a planetarium, hands-on exhibits, and fine art galleries.
www.discoverymuseum.org
- Drawing Center, The
- Manhattan
Not-for-profit institution focusing on the exhibition of drawings, both historical and contemporary.
www.drawingcenter.org
- Empire State Railway Museum
- Phoenicia
Preserving the history of the railroads that passed through the Catskills Mountains.
www.esrm.com
- Fraunces Tavern Museum@ - Manhattan
Find sites for Fraunces Tavern Museum and its restaurant where George Washington spent the last days as the General. Sites feature the museum, fieldtrip details, and the renowned restaurant designed by William Mersereau, located at Manhattan, New York City.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Family/Fraunces_Tavern
- Gomez Mill House
- Marlboro
Information on visiting the house as well as programs and volunteer opportunities.
www.gomez.org
- Goudreau Museum of Mathematics in Art and Science
- New Hyde Park
Seeks to promote and encourage interest in mathematics for everyone. Offers hands-on exhibits and workshops for all age groups.
www.mathmuseum.org
- Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden, The
- North Salem
A not-for-profit center for the humanities.
www.hammondmuseum.org
- Hispanic Society of America
- Manhattan
Museum and reference library for the study of art, culture, and history of Spain, Portugal, Latin America, and the Philippines.
www.hispanicsociety.org
- Historical Society of the Town of Greenwich
- Greenwich
Also offers information on the Bush-Holley Historic Site.
www.hstg.org
- Horton Point Lighthouse and Nautical Museum
- Southold
Photos, history facts, and preservation news about lighthouses around Long Island, New York. Includes a virtual tour of light stations by location, information about area lighthouse keepers, and historical timelines.
www.longislandlighthouses.com
- Hudson River Museum, The
- Yonkers
Cultural complex with galleries displaying changing exhibitions of art, history and science related to 19th and 20th c. topics.
www.hrm.org
- Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum@
dir.yahoo.com/.../Museums_and_Memorials/Intrepid_Sea_Air_Space_Museum
- Jewish Museum
- Manhattan
Captures 4000 years of history and culture.
www.jewishmuseum.org
- Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
- Commack
Honors Jewish figures who have distinguished themselves in the field of sports.
www.jewishsports.org
- Johny Fox's Freakatorium
- Manhattan
El Museo Loco, is dedicated to the history and preservation of the dime museum.
www.freakatorium.com
- Judaica Museum
- Riverdale
Collection features artifacts reflecting the customs and ceremonies of European and Oriental Jewry over the last three centuries.
www.fieldtrip.com/ny/85481006.htm
- Leahland International Advertising BeanBag Museum
- Manhattan
Unique and unusual stuffed advertising toys and promotional plush characters.
www.adbeans.com
- Liberty Science Center
- Jersey City
Exhibits, educational programs, shows, camp-ins, IMAX theater, online learning resources, and more for the exploration of nature, humanity, and technology.
www.lsc.org
- Long Island Maritime Museum
- West Sayville
Includes virtual tours, upcoming events, and current projects.
www.limaritime.org
- Long Island Museum of American Art, History, & Carriages
- Stony Brook
Museum's permanent collection features items dating from the late 1700s to the present, including American works of art, over 250 historic carriages, and artifacts of everyday life.
www.longislandmuseum.org
- Madame Tussauds New York
- Manhattan
Wax museum with representations of entertainment, sports, and public figures.
www.nycwax.com
- Mid-Hudson Children's Museum
- Poughkeepsie
Hands-on exhibits and activity stations for 2-12 year olds. Performances, parties, tours, summer camp, traveling exhibits, and more.
www.mhcm.org
- Military Museum of Southern New England
- Danbury
www.usmilitarymuseum.org
- Montauk Lighthouse Museum
- Montauk
Official site for the Montauk Point Lighthouse, the oldest lighthouse in New York State. Includes facts about the building and its operation, tour information, event calendar, and directions.
www.montauklighthouse.com
- Morgan Library, The@ - Manhattan
dir.yahoo.com/.../Museums_and_Exhibits/Morgan_Library__The
- Morris Museum of Arts and Sciences
- Morristown
Information about exhibitions and collections, and productions at the Bickford Theatre.
www.morristown.com/Museum/morrismuseum.html
- Museum of Chinese in the Americas (MoCA)
- New York City
Full-time, professionally staffed museum dedicated to reclaiming, preserving, and interpreting the history and culture of Chinese and their descendants in the Western Hemisphere.
www.moca-nyc.org
- Museum of Jewish Heritage
- Manhattan
Educating people about the 20th Century Jewish experience before, during, and after the Holocaust.
www.mjhnyc.org
- Museum of Sex
- Manhattan
Cultural institution devoted to representing the history, evolution, and social significance of sex.
www.museumofsex.org
- Museum of Television & Radio
- Manhattan
Presents exhibitions and seminars of historical television and radio broadcasts.
www.mtr.org
- National Museum of the American Indian
- Manhattan
Dedicated to the preservation, study, and exhibition of the lives, languages, history, and arts of Native Americans.
www.nmai.si.edu
- New Jersey Children's Museum
- Paramus
Hands-on museum for children.
www.NJCM.com
- New York City Fire Museum
- Manhattan
Offers history of the New York City Fire Department from colonial days to the present.
www.nycfiremuseum.org
- New York Hall of Science (2)
dir.yahoo.com/.../Museums_and_Exhibits/New_York_Hall_of_Science
- New York Transit Museum@ - Manhattan
dir.yahoo.com/.../Museums_and_Exhibits/New_York_Transit_Museum
- Newark Museum@ - Newark
dir.yahoo.com/.../Entertainment_and_Arts/Museums_and_Exhibits
- NJ Naval Museum
- Hackensack
Exibits include: USS Ling SS297, PBR MarkII, Talos Missile, and a museum building.
www.njnm.com
- NYC Museums
- Manhattan
Directory of museums ranging from Impressionism to Avant Garde to Asian crafts.
www.ny.com/museums
- Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome
- Rhinebeck
Museum of antique aviation located in Rhinebeck, New York which conducts weeknd air shows. Site features admission information, biplane ride details, membership, show schedules, gift shop, and more.
www.oldrhinebeck.org
- Piermont Flywheel Gallery
- Piermont
An artist run gallery exhibiting painting, sculpture and photography.
www.piermontflywheel.com
- Polish Museum, The@ - Port Washington
dir.yahoo.com/.../Port_Washington/Entertainment_and_Arts
- Science Museum of Long Island
- Long Island
Museum aims to stimulate and nurture children's interest in science through a variety of hands-on outdoor science workshops.
www.smli.org
- Skyscraper Museum, The
- Manhattan
Devoted to the study of highrise building, past, present, and future. Includes examinations of the New York City skyline.
www.skyscraper.org
- Snowmobile Barn Museum
- Newton
The older and uglier, the better. Includes online gift shop.
www.snowmobilebarn.com
- Sony Wonder Technology Lab
- Manhattan
Has exhibits that showcase audio, imaging, robotics, and other technology.
www.sonywondertechlab.com
- South Street Seaport Museum
- Manhattan
Contains square-rigged tall ships, schooners and maritime exhibits and galleries. Provides maritime history, entertainment and education.
www.SouthStSeaport.org
- SS Lilac
- Manhattan
Information on the restored 1933 lighthouse tender moored at Pier 40. Includes history and events calendar.
www.steamerlilac.org
- Stamford Museum & Nature Center
- Stamford
Art, a farm stocked with animals, a spectacular playground, and more.
www.stamfordmuseum.org
- Stepping Stones Museum for Children
- Norwalk
Offers exhibits and programs that take an interactive approach to promote early learning in children ages 10 and under. Provides resources for parents and educators.
www.steppingstonesmuseum.org
- Sumei Multidisciplinary Art Center
- Newark
Offers an array of programs including workshops for children and adults, performances and art shows.
www.sumei.org
- Ten Mile River Scout Museum
- Narrowsburg
Includes staff photos, memorabilia, history, camp cyber-reunion, links, and more.
www.tmrmuseum.org
- Ukrainian Museum, The
- Manhattan
Dedicated to the Ukrainian experience, past and present.
www.ukrainianmuseum.org
- United States Bicycling Hall of Fame
- Somerville
Promotes and preserves the history of cycling by collecting and exhibiting memorabilia and artifacts related to competitive and recreational cycling.
www.usbhof.com
- Wilderstein Preservation
- Rhinebeck
The Suckley family home, grounds and trails are open to the public May through October.
www.wilderstein.org
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