Not gonna lie, I ducked in here because the museum is free and I really needed to use the bathroom…read morewhile I was out and about in Chelsea. But jokes aside, FIT is an amazing school (I'm an alumni) and this museum is excellent.

Came here to view the Dress, Dreams, and Desire: Fashion and Psychoanalysis exhibit. I appreciate…read morethat the Museum at FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology) is one of the cool free things to do in midtown Manhattan. The museum itself is small and kind of crowded, but they definitely packed a lot of fascinating garments into such a small space. Some of my favorite garments on display at the special exhibit: 1. Issey Miyake's red plastic body bustier from 1983 2. A red silk satin corset from 1889 3. Jack Jacobus high-heeled boots from 1895-1900, gift of the Victoria & Albert Museum 4. Top hats from Books Brothers, Christian Dior (his is corseted!), and Justin Smith 5. A Jean Paul Gaultier orange cone-bra dress 6. Thierry Mugler's mermaid dress 7. A spikey black coat ensemble from Viktor & Rolf 8. A 3D-printed spider dress 2.0 created and engineered by Annouk Wipprecht for INTEL in 2015, in collaboration with Philip H. Wilck (it made me think of the mantis blades from Cyberpunk 2077. There was also a video in the gallery of the "legs" on the shoulders of the dress moving. 9. Chocolate dress 10. Yohji Yamamoto's Fall 2006 rib-shaped Fall ensemble 11. Scarlet Woman (which entails a head-to-toe scarlet ensemble entailing a corset top hat, stiletto heels, corseted skirt, cinched structured coat of silk and lace, wielding a long red belt like a whip) and Horse-woman (head-to-toe grey with a saddle as a bustle) ensembles and gowns by John Galliano for Christian Dior Couture.

Hall des Lumieres is described as a digital art space & event venue. Located on Chambers St. in…read moreLower Manhattan, it is in a former bank (the Historic Emigrant Industrial Savings Bank Building), which was a gorgeous view. It is accessible via public transportation including trains A,C,J,Z, 1, 2,3 to Chambers St., trains R & W to City Hall, & 4,5,6 to Brooklyn Bridge. The "Move The Passion" Event was held on 6/8/26. As this was a multi-location event held in 3 different places, Hall des Lumieres was the starting point for some of us to begin this Immersive Experience & Wine Tasting journey. Upon arrival, we went through check-in, received our fantastic goodie bags & proceeded into Hall des Lumieres. There were wine vendors/ wine companies w/ great white, red, rose' & orange wines. Columbian Producer/DJ Maku provided a great music set that livened up the atmosphere. It was nice to learn about various types of wines from various countries. Bathrooms were downstairs & guests were able to go upstairs to hang out by DJ Maku & take pictures. Hall des Lumieres is definitely a beautiful & spacious venue. renaissance.halldeslumieres.com @halldeslumieres Hall des Lumieres is open everyday (except Monday) from 10am - 6pm.

The one-day only immersive pop up of Legally Blonde Elle World was held at the heart of Tribeca,…read morenone other than the Hall des Lumières today. Absolutely mesmerized at how huge the space is as an event venue. Can we just talk about the high-ceiling + marble walls + stained glass + its historical, architectural design inside out? Didn't even had any idea about the existence of this breathtaking, luxurious looking event venue, had it not been for today's Elle World Pop Up. The digital art images that you could see and were projected on the screens + walls + ceiling + floor were astounding. Thus, creating masterpieces throughout the entire event venue experience. Such a lively and beautiful experience! Glad to know that the Hall des Lumières is a permanent digital art location. Made the attendees feel like they were part of the immersive event as well. Place is easily accessible of a 2-min walking distance. The 4/5 trains are just around the corner from the Brooklyn Bridge - City Hall Station. With over 30,000 square feet in size, this indoor venue has two floors in total. Mostly used for public art exhibitions + concerts + fashion shows + brand activations. Even used for private events like weddings and corporate dinner parties. Capacity is up to one thousand people in attendance. Restrooms are super clean and tidy. Apparently, the building used to be a bank in the past.

I did not go inside, but walked through the pretty park area surrounding this building. Upon…read morereading about what the building was I found out the following - The Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation is the most recent major addition to the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) campus in New York City, and it marks a significant evolution in the Museum's long history of expansion and innovation. The project was announced in 2014 as a $465 million, 230,000‑square‑foot expansion and renovation. It was named in honor of Richard Gilder, a major philanthropist and AMNH supporter, and was conceived during a period when the Museum sought to improve public engagement with science, enhance accessibility, and better connect its dispersed campus

Sometimes the best museum visits are the ones you don't plan--and that was exactly the case with…read morethe Gilder Center, a hidden gem we stumbled upon late one afternoon. We arrived at 4:00 PM, thinking we'd squeeze in a quick walkthrough before closing at 5:30, only to discover the most beautiful surprise: free admission after 4. An unexpected win that made the visit feel even sweeter. With only an hour and change, we braced ourselves for a rushed experience, but the space unfolded into something bigger and more immersive than anticipated. From the dinosaur fossils to the vivid animal exhibits, every room had something that stopped us in our tracks. This wasn't just kid stuff either--our group of adults had an absolute blast. The real scene-stealer? The architecture. The building feels part cave, part spaceship--organic curves meet sharp, modern design, like nature and the future co-authored a museum. It's visually stunning, both inside and out. A happy accident turned into a highlight of the day. If you find yourself nearby in the late afternoon, it's absolutely worth a visit--free or not.

The Self-Taught Genius Gallery which is part of the American Folk Art Museum is a hidden gem and…read morenot your typical visit to the museum. On the street I walked passed by a red awning and had to come back. Museum hours are as follows. Monday-Thursday from 11AM to 5PM. Ring the doorbell on the upper right hand side. You will be buzzed in. Walk up the stairs-one flight up. You are greeted by friendly staff. This is a small museum (exhibit area is in one room) but packed with so many treasures. It's sort of a collage of various artists ranging from paintings, designs, mixed media all on display in one room. Current exhibit- New York Experienced on view till May 30, 2019. Admission- Free If you are in the Queens area, definitely make a pit stop here. Take 7 train to 33rd St-Rawson St. Head towards 32nd place between 47th and 48th Ave.

My husband and I joined the 1pm tour yesterday with Barbara. It was fascinating: Barbara brought…read morethe story of the synagogue to such vivid life partly by talking about her family history but also because she delivered the stories with real passion. We both found our tour super informative (we're not Jewish and I'd never been in a synagogue) and rather moving. Made us love NYC even more!

I have wanted to see the Museum at Eldridge Street for quite awhile, but it's just never worked out…read morebefore. I booked a guided tour because I enjoy hearing the backstory and history of buildings. We were running 30 minutes late, but luckily we were able to join the already in progress tour. Elaine was a very knowledgeable, enthusiast guide. We learned a lot about Jewish history and the building of the synagogue. Our favorite part was being able to see the inside of the beautiful synagogue. Luckily this treasure was restored and not allowed to fall into disrepair for the benefit of all who are privileged to see it. It's a beautiful look into yesteryear.

I recently attended a holiday party at Soho Arthouse. The location was so easy to get to. It's only…read morea few blocks away from the 1, 6, B, D, F, M, N, R trains. The space comfortably holds around 100 people. The space is spread out over two floors which left more than enough room for a bar setup, food tables, photo booth area, coat racks and open space for people to mingle. The artwork complemented the space and made for great conversation. The staff was friendly and accommodating. I definitely would come back for future events and exhibitions!

It's free and there are pictures that move - it's like an airconditioned Harry Potter respite from…read moreheavy, humid Manhattan summers. Oh, and there's a slide show exhibit of Israel in the basement. If you've ever wanted to see an obscured view of a Bris, check it out.

Major note- It's hard to say in general if it's worth it, outside of the wonderful gift shop, as…read morethere isn't really a permanent collection on display, unlike most other museums. I would recommend checking online what the current exhibits are or if there's any special event, prior to going here. Regardless of going to the museum, the gift shop is really nice and heavily recommended, and they have a quaint little cafe with Asian inspired food options. Price: $15 for adults, $10 for seniors/children, and free for members/people under 16 Amount of time: ~2-2.5 hours. More if you want to watch all the short films I have been to this small museum on Park Avenue a handful of times. The place consists of a few floors, accessible via a beautiful staircase or an elevator, with the main floor having an excellent gift shop, a small cafe, a tiny amount of stuff from other exhibitions, and stairs downstairs to go to their theater, which has rotating interesting movies mostly from years ago from a variety of Asian countries, of course. The second floor has the largest section, and either has one large exhibition, or the first/larger half of an exhibition continued upstairs, along with a little theater showcasing short films. The third floor has the remaining half, or other new exhibits, and another room, which is smaller. The most recent time I went there was a week ago. The main exhibition, split between two floors, was Buddha and Shiva, Lotus and Dragon, which appropriately has 70 of their finest works as it is celebrating their 70th anniversary. As can be seen in the photos, this ranged from statues and other relics to beautiful ceramics, among other things. There was also a small section including contributions from Blanchette Rockefeller, and a small collection of recent acquisitions on the third floor. The current short film series is Busy Busy Towns, an alright showcase of stop motion and short documentaries, with the longest one by a mile being a 35-minute short film called Factory by Chen Chieh-jen, produced in 2003. The concept was interesting, but I found it to be a snoozefest. As per last time, it wasn't the longest visit, but it was still nice. This isn't my favorite museum in the city, but it's nice for an afternoon visit. As said, check the current selection to see if you're interested.

Wednesday October 2 2024 how often do you see a collection of Aboriginal Australian bark painting?…read moreOne of the largest such collections in the western hemisphere in the last 30 years Over 70 such paintings displayed at the museum depicting turtles sharks fish kangaroos crocodiles and native people fishing and boating. Behind each painting is a story and a song. Videos of songs with natives dancing on interactive monitors. Bark painting in brown coloring of the bark against an off-white background. There is one painting in blue done with permission from a handicap painter. Paintings divided up between men and women painters women painters tend to paint scenes of domestic life.. This is the first review in Yelp and TripAdvisor on the subject matter, and probably the only review as exhibit was on display for only 3.5 months starting in mid September 2024. Sharks in Australia? Never been to Australia, and this is as close as I will come.

Pretty cool, small gallery of history from the last 40 years in the LES. Cool to see an ex squat…read morebuilding too

It's so rare that a museum's built and run by the very people it's about. MoRUS is one of the few…read more For many tourists, the history of the Lower East Side ended with the great immigration of Eastern Europeans during the Pogroms. The Lower East Side Tenement museum does a great job of bringing that history to life. But, what else is there to learn about this vibrant and exciting neighborhood? There's a rich history of reclaimed gardens, squats and community activism in the LES. Through a well narrated photographic exhibit, and through walking tours, the staff and volunteers of MoRUS can walk you through a living history. I was lucky enough to catch "UnrealEstate!"- A lecture, slide show and concert built around an oral history of Lower East Side squats....in the belly of C-Squat. Fly's story, illustrations and photos really brought home the challenges of building C-squat (and other reclaimed spaces); a living space Giuliani once called, "The most dangerous venue in New York". Nico De Gallo kept things light with a hilarious Shel Silverstein reading, while Seth Tobocman and Eric Drooker rounded things out with their own graphic histories of their LES experience. I'll have to visit again and take the walking tour!