Free Museums in Edison

"MidtownExhibition:Shuzo Azuchi Gulliver’s Cinematic IllusionAfter three years of renovations, the new Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) debuted in October of 2019 with plenty of extra square footage to glimpse classics like Monet’s Water Lilies, Andy Warhol’s Campbell’s Soup Cans, and Cindy Sherman’s self-portraits. Through April, visitors can also check out Shuzo Azuchi Gulliver’s Cinematic Illusion, a moving-image installation merging film, lights, and sound in a 360-degree experience. Created by Japanese artist Shuzo Azuchi Gulliver and originally premiering in 1969 in a Tokyo nightclub, Cinematic Illusion projects almost 1,500 images for a unique cinematic adventure of its own.How to visit: Purchase tickets for timed entry via website."

"If the Metropolitan Museum of Art had only wet your appetite for more modern art styles, you should be right at home in this one. You’ll find all the big names from Impressionists, abstract artists, and political artists. The Museum of Modern Art showcases various artists throughout the year, so plan ahead if you want to catch your faves."

"The Museum of Modern Art, or MOMA as it's usually called, contains one of the world's largest and best collections of modern art. The museum features architecture, drawings, paintings, photography, and prints. Notable works by Picasso, Dali, Magritte, Wyeth, Warhol, Van Gogh, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Monet are on display."

"The Tenement Museum on the Lower East Side explores the story of immigration in the USA|© Paule Saviano / Alamy Stock Photo. The tenement at 97 Orchard Street on the Lower East Side was built in 1863; the one at 103 was built in 1888. It’s thought that some 15,000 working-class immigrants from 20 nations occupied these five-story buildings through 1935 (after which number 97 was shuttered for over 50 years)."

"A post shared by The Tenement Museum (@thetenementmuseum) on Oct 5, 2020 at 12:14pm PDT. The Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site is a landmark and testament to New York’s long history of immigration. Located at 97 Orchard Street on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, this tenement building was built in 1863 and was home to some 7,000 immigrants over the course of 72 years."

"Nowhere are the living conditions of the New York migrants of the 19th century more tangible than in the Tenement Museum."

"This spectacular art collection sits in a mansion built by steel magnate Henry Clay Frick, one of the many such residences lining the section of Fifth Ave that was once called 'Millionaires’ Row.' The museum has over a dozen splendid rooms displaying masterpieces by Titian, Vermeer, Gilbert Stuart, El Greco, Joshua Reynolds, Van Dyck and Rembrandt. Sculpture, ceramics, antique furniture and clocks are also on display. Fans of classical music will enjoy the frequent piano and violin concerts on Sunday evenings."

"It’s worth visiting for the chance to escape the Manhattan madness. A short stroll through the courtyard will have anyone believing they’ve been magically transported to a quaint French village. Also Read: 12 Best Theatres in New York for the Best Movie Experience"

"The phrase "jewel box" may be overused when referring to exquisite galleries and museums, but there's no better way to describe the Frick Collection, at 70th Street and Fifth Avenue. The early-20th-century neoclassical mansion facing Central Park,..."

"There you can find a collection of 30,000 objects like musical instruments, funny toys, dolls, fossils, masks and other fun things. Here kids can pretend to work at Mexican bakery or to make some Turkish candy in International Grocery. It’s a great place for toddlers, preschoolers, older children and even adults."

"The first children's museum in the United States, this marvelous, multiculturally oriented, hands-on museum is a favorite for school groups. Many programs cater to tots and younger children. Whatever the exhibit here, it's bound to be creative, exuberant and global in scope."

"If you are looking for things to do in Brooklyn with kids, the only question at BCM is where to begin?. The kids will show you. Follow them through the Rainbow Tunnel to begin a BIG day of adventure and fun!"

"Hands-on exhibits bring science, technology, engineering, and math to life at the New York Hall of Science, another holdover from the 1964 World’s Fair. Don’t miss the Science Playground, the preschool area for little ones, and the Sports Challenge exhibit that shows how physics and mathematics are involved in everyday sports like basketball. If it’s hot out, hit the outdoor playground that’s full of water features and science-oriented, wet fun."

"Corona, QueensOne thing Manhattan lacks is a bona fide science museum, but if you’re on the hunt for tech, engineering and math activities, make the trip to the 111th Street 7 Train stop for the NYSCI. It has been educating and entertaining visitors since the World’s Fair in 1964, and now houses more than 450 exhibits.Adults $20, children $15"

"Lower East SideExhibition: Grief and Grievance: Art and Mourning in AmericaAs we continue with important conversations about the racism and injustices faced daily by Black Americans in this country, an exhibit at the New Museum brings further perspective to this shameful American problem. Opened recently, Grief and Grievance: Art and Mourning in America, is centered around the idea that the racist violence regularly directed towards Black communities has made the concept of mourning a pervasive element in the lives of Black Americans everywhere. Featured in all three main exhibition floors of the museum, in addition to the lobby and public spaces, this intergenerational showing curated by Okwui Enwezor before his death in March of last year, includes the works of 37 artists across various mediums.How to visit: Purchase tickets for timed entry via website."

"The New Museum of Contemporary Art is a sight to behold: a seven-story stack of ethereal, off-kilter white boxes (designed by Tokyo-based architects Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa of SANAA and New York firm Gensler) rearing above its medium-rise neighborhood. It was a long-awaited breath of fresh air along what was a completely gritty Bowery strip when it arrived back in 2007 – since the museum's opening, many glossy new constructions have joined it, quickly transforming this once down-and-out avenue."

"In the art world some people like to be the first in the know if an up and coming artist is about to enter the mainstream. Those people probably frequent the New Museum on the Lower East Side. The contemporary artwork on display here will have a lot of people enthralled, whilst leaving others scratching their heads."

"The Eldridge St. Synagogue, one of the first synagogues of the old Jewish Lower East Side, is both a house of worship and a museum. The Museum at Eldridge Street opened to pay tribute to Jewish history in New York and preserve the memory of the synagogue. The synagogue itself still holds Orthodox services, including for Jewish holidays."

"Located on NYC’s Museum Mile, the Jewish Museum was founded in 1904 and is one of the oldest Jewish museums in the world. The institution looks after a collection of nearly 30,000 paintings, sculptures, photographs, installations, archaeological artefacts, ceremonial objects and media, These span more than 4,000 years of Jewish history. The Jewish Museum, which opened to the public in 1947, was the first of its kind in the US."

"The first-ever museum dedicated to preserving Jewish art and culture, The Jewish Museum opened in 1947 on Upper 5th Avenue in a former mansion of a Jewish family. The museum collection includes paintings, artifacts, sculptures, Jewish ceremonial art, and Judaica. The museum houses works by Jewish artists including Richard Avedon, Marc Chagall, Alfred Stieglitz, James Tissot, Eva Hesse, Deborah Kass, and Man Ray."

"The Jewish Museum of New York City, housed in the historic Warburg house, is known as the world’s oldest continuously running Jewish museum and the largest one in terms of collections outside of Israel. Timings : 11 AM to 5 PM. Entry fee : USD 15 (Free on Saturdays)"

"Just down from the Brooklyn Bridge on the Manhattan side is a an area that has witnessed a lot of recent change, even by New York’s dizzying standards. In the 17th century this was New York’s original port, where the city’s early economy first flourished and where the city’s clippers docked in the 19th century. The Seaport is a designated historic district, home to some of downtown Manhattan’s oldest buildings in a little cobblestone grid made up of Fulton Street, Front Street and Water Street."

"For fans of sailing ships and shipping, this museum is a must: The South Street Seaport Museum is located in a historical quarter of 12 blocks, the original port of New York City. With an area of 2,800 m2, it houses a working 19th century printing press, an archaeology museum, a library, a craftsmen’s center, the Marine Life Conservation Lab and the largest fleet of privately owned historic ships in the United States."

"South Street SeaportThis waterside museum tells the story of New York’s rapid growth from trading outpost to world-leading industrial port. Housed in Federal-era warehouses on Schermerhorn Row, it’s worth visiting also for the period schooners docked outside.$5"

"Located in Chinatown, this small museum presents the living history, heritage, culture, and diverse experiences of Chinese Americans in the U.S. Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for students, educators, seniors, military personnel, and free for children above 2 and disabled visitors. Alright, these are some of the most unique, cool museums in NYC and recommend to anyone visiting the Big Apple."

"For a concentrated look at the Chinese-American experience, visit this museum on Centre Street—located in one of Maya Lin’s few NYC creations. The museum’s unique approach to preserving history includes oral histories, along with photographs and artifacts that examine everything from media portrayals of Chinese Americans, to the evolution of Chinatowns throughout the country."

"For those on a budget, you can’t go wrong with Shake Shack – New York’s closest attempt at imitating the perfection that is In-N-Out Burger (what, I’m a California girl at heart!). Pretty much all of these places are within a stone’s throw of tons of fun yet relaxed bars, if you have any energy left after that ridiculous amount of walking I had you do. If not, head home and rest up for the next day."

"Shake Shack has some VERY loyal fans, and once you taste their burgers you’ll be one too. With locations all over NYC and some amazing options for under $7, Shake Shack is always a good idea!. What to try: ‘Shroom Burger — crisp-fried portobello mushroom filled with melted muenster and cheddar cheeses, topped with lettuce, tomato and ShackSauce™."

"From In-N-Out to Five Guys, the United States is hardly immune from burger wars. When it comes to the best burger chain in the United States, New York’s Shake Shack has been leading a burger revolution and wowing burger fanatics recently. Here’s a pretty complete burger chain taste test comparison on Serious Eats."

"We don’t know Carol, but we often think about her whenever we walk down East Broadway. And if you’re near the LES, you can think about her too while you pick out three entrees for about $5 here. Carol’s Bun is open for takeout and delivery every day, and you can place your order directly through their website here."

"Okay, it might seem like a bit of a cheat to start off with something so generic—of course pizza can be cheap. Pizza can also be really expensive, especially in NYC. But since the city is one with such a rich Italian heritage, you just know that there have got to be a few great mom-and-pop style pizzerias, places where you can grab a slice (or a whole pie) for what amounts to pocket change."

"There are so many disputes about who makes the best slice, so I’ll let you decide for yourself, but I prefer Grimaldi’s just across the Brooklyn Bridge. Be prepared to wait in line, but I promise it’s worth it."

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