OK, if you do the research on the LES/ East Village Community Gardens, you can't help but be…read moretouched. This one, in particular, was started by an apparent Superwoman named Francoise Cachalin, who defended this Safe-Haven from Ye Ole gentrification and didn't live to see the fruits of her labor. I'm so glad she fought for it. *Especially* during COVID/ post-lockdown era, I and other New Yorkers I've observed have come to appreciate the sacred outdoors. In the NE, we don't have good weather often, so Summer is the *best* time to take advantage of the lil free NYC perks like these. Anyway: I stumbled upon this place during my recent exploratory strolls through the East Village. What a cute gem. Ample seating for such a small space, mild greenery (we're not talking a jungle and that's OK). Some lil trinkets and garden art throughout. Totally serene, I don't see any justification for negative reviews. IF I lived down here I would *definitely* be in a place like this every. single. morning. PS: They have great deals for membership if you have a green-thumb and want to literally cultivate this atmosphere. Also, you can have group gatherings here for a *very* reasonable price, which I think is a great resource during these dark days of anti-socialization.

I wish I had one of these little gardens nearby right now because today has been one big bucket of…read morestress. But if you *do* live (or travel) near Creative Little Garden, you're in for a treat. This place is adorable and oh-so tranquil in the middle of a concrete heaven. I'm not sure who maintains this sweet little place, but it's charming, well-groomed, and the perfect spot to hide out in for an hour or two and shed all your worries. Check it out! I'm sure the set-up is ever-evolving.

Amazing & wonderful museum! I really really enjoyed it. The worst thing about this museum is that…read moreit didn't continue. When you go in, they advise you to view the exhibition in the order of going from the higher floors to the lower ones. The lowest floor was the absolute best and is where more than 85% of where my posted photos were from (due to this and me feeling like there was only 1 realllyyyy good floor, I thought of rating this 4, but I decided against it). I loved the art and I loved the descriptions of the art even more. The museum is a "pay what you can" and they have prices as ticket suggestions. The book store AKA gift shop that is included with the museum is great! Unfortunately I didn't take any pics as I was too involved in touching and looking at everything for myself. The current exhibition is great and I look forward to the future ones. The current exhibition will remain until February 28, 2027. I will def be going back to make a few purchases at the book/gift shop!

Studio Museum Harlem Sunday August 1st begins Harlem Week…read more It's really two weeks through the 15th. There's street fairs and more to enjoy. My friends and family started early with a museum visit. I'm highly recommending you visit either during Harlem Week or any time. I have to admit I was not familiar with this Museum established in 1968. The artists were not familiar names to me. It was definitely enjoyable being in an atmosphere abounding in creative exhibits. My main recommendation is to check out the website first to see if you are open to the experience. If you decide to go buy your tickets in advance. My friend had our tickets. I enjoyed her enthusiasm as she writes stage plays. Enjoy!

We had such an amazing time at the Bruce! I brought a group of Tiger Scouts, (1st graders) and the…read moreexperience was incredible from start to finish. The geology exhibit had a little something for everyone -- from beautiful rock and mineral displays to fascinating geodes. The presentation of the information was great, and I think the kids really retained it . The artwork , animal connections really brought science to life. The staff was absolutely wonderful and showed so much patience and enthusiasm with our young scouts (which is no small feat with a group of energetic Tiger Scouts!). Thank you for creating such a welcoming and engaging space for kids to explore and learn. We'll definitely be back!

Passing through Greenwich, we wanted to do something but it was too cold for anything outside, we…read moresaw this on the map and decided to stop in. We went on a Saturday at 3 & it was pretty busy, there was a small event for kids so there was a few areas set up for activities. This museum is so beautiful, the grounds and maintained well and there's even installations outside. Inside there was a nice shop & cafe on the lower floor, with most the the museum on the third floor. It took us about an hour to see all the exhibits! Also the staff was so nice & informative, shoutout to Larry!!!

I was continually seeing ads for Luna Luna pop up in my social media feed, so I checked out the…read morewebsite and was in awe of the carnival, larger-than-life vibe it appeared to offer. I gathered some friends, found a 20% off discount code, and we all headed over to The Shed's sprawling, modern space to check it out. Upon entering The Shed, we were basically in a large lounge, which also had a bar and various seating arrangements. My friend and I grabbed a drink at Cedric's, the downstairs bar, and waited for the rest of our group to arrive (please see separate review for Cedric's at the Shed - https://www.yelp.com/biz/cedrics-at-the-shed-new-york-3?hrid=CELSOa2pnnpkj01Q1f57fQ). When we were all settled up, we headed up the escalator into the 2 large showrooms. The story of the exhibit was interesting, in that the amusement park art display from various talents had debuted in Germany in 1987. There had been plans for it to travel the world, but after the curator, André Heller, passed away, many of the pieces had been tucked away in shipping containers to only be discovered recently. Overall, the exhibit was full of colorful and fun pieces, though I wish there had been even more interactive elements. If I had not been there with a large group, I probably could have made it through the two spacious rooms in a half hour. However, we took our time, as there were some circus-type performers that would wander around every so often, and we wanted to witness the show. All in all, we were there for about an hour, which was more than enough. I felt that Luna Luna was definitely lighthearted and amusing, but I would not really call it a must-see.

I like looking at random things and partaking in random activities so this was right up my alley…read more From having gone to a variety of interactive and non interactive art situations this is a little on the pricier side. I bought the tickets at the venue to avoid the random online fees. There was a lot of cool info about the history of Luna Luna, artists, pieces. I was super confused about Drake being involved but then again not surprised...diversify your portfolio LOL. There were a couple of things to walk into and experience, a lot of reading, you can't actually ride any of the rides. The view from the Butterfly Bar on the fourth floor was super cool! I'm a fan of infinity type of rooms so to see the 2 rooms that you could go into and interact in be that type...I enjoyed! Took us about an hour and a half to walk thru it and read things. Kids were there but I don't know if it makes sense to bring younger kids, I would probably pass on doing that.

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.

Whilst meandering in Central park, I noticed this castle like building. One of two buildings within…read moreCentral Park that predates the Park itself, the Arsenal is now the headquarters of NYC Parks and the Central Park Zoo. It's also home to the Arsenal Gallery, where several fine art and photography exhibitions are mounted each year. The Arsenal was designated an official New York City landmark in 1967. Erected between 1847 and 1851, the building holds much City history within its walls. In the lobby, 1930s Works Progress Administration murals depict 19th-century Central Park and soldiers in formation. These pieces allude to the building's origins as a munitions supply depot for New York State's militia. Within two years of the Arsenal's opening, the City took the land for the creation of Central Park and purchased the building and surrounding area for $275,000. Throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it housed a police precinct, weather bureau, the first American Museum of Natural History, and a menagerie of animals.

If you asked me two weeks ago, I wouldn't have known this building existed, or even if I had walked…read moreby, paid any attention to it. By happenstance as I was taking a walk along the southeastern section of Central Park, following the walking paths from the edge the Met downward towards the Plaza Hotel area, I was passing by the Central Park Zoo and noticed a sign for a New Yorker magazine covers temporary exhibit featuring NYC parks, from March 28 thru May 30, 2025. Admission is free, daily weekday hours 9am-5pm, so I made a mental note to come back another time since it had already closed for the day. Lucky enough I had the chance to drop by this past week and take a look. Upon entry to the first floor of the building you need to sign in, get a visitor name badge sticker, walk down a hallway to the elevator and take it up to the 3rd floor exhibit space, which is essentially an open area in the middle of the floor. The rest of the floor branches off into the administrative offices for Central Park, such as communications, legal, the commissioner's office, and public programs. The exhibit itself was on the smaller side, probably around 50 different covers, each with a little blurb about the date and design. Having just viewed the New Yorker magazine exhibit at the New York Public Library (NYPL) a few weeks ago, this was timely and helped provide a more comprehensive view for me of artwork featured on their covers. The covers shown were by a number of different artists, styles and dates through the past century. Loved that the parks department curates these mini exhibits available for the general public to attend. I didn't have a whole lot of interaction with the staff, though the security at the front door was friendly and helpful in directing me where to go. More information can be found here: https://www.centralparknyc.org/locations/arsenal

Ended up really liking the Morris-Jumel mansion! So many famous people lived or stayed in this…read moremansion from George Washington, Eliza Jummel, W.E.B Dubois, Solomon (writer of 12 Years A Slave). I especially really liked Eliza's story, she came from humble beginnings and from Rhode Island, and ended up becoming one of the most wealthiest women of Manhattan due to her getting into real estate. The rooms are really nice and have cool facts or information in them. One room had facts about how the Morrises ate turtles that weighed 100 pounds, it also detailed their seafood diet. You can tour the entire house from the basement, kitchen, rooms and living room. I liked how it had Bloomberg connect which tells you stories about the rooms and information about the people who stayed at the house. Many of the rooms had French design in them, since the tenants were inspired by the French. You can easily spend around 2 hours in here, if you go through each of the rooms. The tickets were $10, which isn't bad. The staff were also really friendly and nice, and mentioned to us upcoming events at the mansion. The museum also wasn't crowded.

Such a cool place uptown. Tons of history, George Washington lived there for a little bit, if you…read moreknow anything about this place it's at least that. But a lot more before and after. There's also a park outside and Sylvan Terrace, which is part of the whole experience. They have tons of activities there too, tours, art shows, music, they show movies sometimes outside. If you want to just go there to walk your dog you can that as well, just in some place where George Washington used to walk around and now you're dog is sniffing around it. It's always well kept, everything always feels calm and peaceful in there, a little oasis in the city.

Enjoy a stroll in the cherry esplanade and enjoy the cherry blossoms after hours with music and…read moreactivities. Always love attending this event for the 4th year in a row