Due to the risk of rip currents and high surf, NYC beaches will be closed to swimming August 20 and 21. For more information, visit nyc.gov.
A great destination for kids, the Children's Museum of Manhattan emphasizes early childhood education, creativity, health and world cultures.
The Center for Jewish History is the best place outside of Israel to learn about Jewish history, culture and art.
The Brooklyn Museum houses a huge permanent collection—more than 1 million pieces in all.
The museum has fun, educational exhibits on world cultures, history, science and nature.
This National Historic Landmark is a cultural and educational institution that houses a museum and lush gardens.
This museum, the largest collection of street artist Banksy’s life-sized murals and artwork in the world, gives a new lease of life to his street creations, as many of them have disappeared.
One of the largest repositories of canine-related art in the world.
This a world-class nonprofit community and cultural center connects people to the worlds of education, the arts, health and wellness.
The site tells the story of the events of 9/11 as well as the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.
Museum of Ice Cream New York offers both a family-friendly daytime experience and a 16+ nighttime experience.