Museum of Modern Art (MoMA QNS)
45-20 33rd Street at Queens Blvd.
Long Island City, NY
(212) 708-9400
Sat - Tues, Thur, 10- 5; Fri., 10-7:45
Admission charged.
MoMA QNS is the temporary home of the Museum
of Modern Art collections while the main
facility in midtown is being rebuilt.
The 100,000 pieces of art include household
objects, photography, graphic design, conceptual
art, and industrial design, primarily from
the late 19th century and the first half
of the 20th century. Works of art
feature postimpressionists through "Graffiti"
artists.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Ave (At 82d St.)
New York NY (212) 535-7710
Tues.-Thur. and Sun, 9:30am-5:15pm; Fri-Sat,
9:30am-9pm
Admission charged.
"The Met" has been described as a vast city
of art. The limestone beaux-arts facade
with its impressive steps opens onto whole
buildings within. Among these are
the Temple of Dendur, the Astor Court, a
replica Ming dynasty scholar's courtyard,
an American wing containing over 20 period
style rooms and courtyards, as well as the
entire facade of the United States Bank
from Wall Street. In addition, there
are about 15 discrete collections from ancient
art upward through the ages. An Orientation
Theater points the way. On Friday
and Saturday evenings, a string quartet
entertains
Whitney Museum of American Art
945 Madison Ave (At 75th St.)
New York NY
(212) 570-3600
Tues, Wed, Fri-Sun, 11am-6pm; Thurs. 1-8pm
Admission charged.
The museum has an excellent permanent collection
of 20th-century art. Recent acquisitions
can be seen in several new galleries which
opened in April 1998.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 Fifth Ave. (Between 88th and 89th Sts.)
New York NY
(212) 423-3500
Fri-Sat, 10am-8pm; Sun-Wed, 10am-6pm
Admission charged.
While many art museums strive to make an
architectural statement, few have succeeded
as well as the Guggenheim Museum. This is
the only building in New York City that
was designed by the great Frank Lloyd Wright.
The Guggenheim's initial focus was on abstract
painting. The museum's scope has since expanded
with acquisitions such as an excellent
collection of art from the late-19th and
early-20th centuries and a contemporary
art center, the Guggenheim Museum SoHo,
on lower Broadway. A spectacular new
Guggenheim Museum, designed by Frank Gehry,
is being planned for Piers 9,11,13, and
14 on the East River in Lower Manhattan.
Jewish Museum
Upper East Side 1109 5th Ave (At 92d St.)
New York NY
(212) 423-3200
Sun-Mon, Wed-Thur, 11am-5:45pm; Tues, 11am-8pm
Admission charged.
Located on Museum Mile, the Jewish Museum
is dedicated to showing work that addresses
issues related to Jewish identity and art
by Jewish artists.
American Museum of Natural History
79th St. and Central Park West
New York NY
(212) 769-5100
Admission charged.
The Museum's exhibition halls house a stunning
array of artifacts and specimens from all
corners of the world and all historical
periods. These illuminate the natural history
of our planet and its myriad species, and
bring the world's cultures to life.
A major ($45 million) renovation has restored
and enhanced each building and exhibit.
Highlights are the Hayden Planetarium (Rose
Center) which now features a thrill ride
through the universe; partially interactive
gigantic dinosaurs; a 94 foot blue whale
in the two story Hall of Ocean Life; the
Hall of Meteorites, Minerals, and Gems;
and Nature Max theater featuring a four
story high screen and Friday night jazz
and tapas. There is far too much of
significance than can be seen in one day!
Brooklyn Bridge
Directions: To get to the bridge, take the
4,5 or 6 subway to the Brooklyn Bridge/City
Hall Station, the N or R subway to City
Hall or the 2 or 3 subway to Park Place.
Admission Free
A monument to man's ingenuity and creativity,
the world's first steel suspension bridge
was designed by architect John Roebling
between 1867 and 1883, with oversight of
the massive project started by his son after
Roebling's sudden death, and completed by
the son's wife following his untimely death.
On the Manhattan side, you can get some
great views of this majestic bridge from
the top of Pier 17 at the South Street Seaport.
From Brooklyn, Pier 1 at the Fulton Ferry
landing provides a beautiful sunset view
of the bridge and downtown Manhattan.
Broadway
Phone: (212) 239-6200 or (800) 432-7250
/ group # (212) 239-6262
TicketMaster: (212) 307-4100 / group # (212)
889-4300
Going to the theater is one of the most
popular events for visitors to New York
City. Tickets should be purchased in advance
of any show. While many Broadway shows are
presented with adult audiences in mind,
there are dozens of shows that teens and
even younger children can enjoy and appreciate.
Apollo Theater
253 W. 125th St.
Harlem, NY
(212) 749-5838
Many well-known performers got their start
at the theater's lively amateur nights,
which still take place every Wednesday night.
Empire State Building
350 Fifth Ave.
Midtown West, NY
(212) 736-3100
The tallest building in New York City, was
completed in 1931 during the great depression,
and stood almost empty for some time.
Today, it's host to millions of visitors
a year, most of whom ride to the fenced-in
Observation Deck just a short distance from
the building's top. The popular New
York Skyride is launched from the mezzanine
with
Star Trek's Scottie (James
Doohan) as the guide. The Skyride
simulates a rooftop flight over the city.
Staten Island Ferry
Whitehall and South Sts.
Lower Manhattan
The city's most celebrated means of transportation
offers unsurpassed views of the Manhattan
skyline, and it's free.
The Statue of Liberty
The trip to Liberty Island where Lady Liberty
stands takes 15 minutes. Round trip fare
and admission charged. Ferries operate 7
days a week. Ferry information: 212-269-5755.
