The met store is amazing. Selling gifts and trinkets for the average new Yorker or the tourists.read more

Obviously on the pricier side because it's art museum costs. I didn't think it'd be such a small,…read morecramped art store. Very hard to look at merch when super crowded because there's so little walking space between all the merch.

I am smitten . You can't come to this museum without falling in love with…read more Staten Island. The staff positioned at the entry really were so welcoming and helpful. I am happy to have their teachings! Besides learning that this area of New York city had a terra-cotta factory & a Bubble Gum Factory. We learn about the businesses that employed the locals and the goods that Americans could enjoy! As well as the after effects of industry , environment and public health. Erasure poetry was clever. I had never heard of it before. Taking the pages of a book written by Robert Richard Randall. He was a shipmaster who was very kind to build buildings to house the sailors who worked their lives on boats and had absolutely no money , no housing and no financial security. So now this building has become a museum. Environmental fiber arts exhibit was pretty appropriate. This artist have woven plastics into amazing sculptures. Fascinating. Sad that recycling efforts are so low. So much non biodegradable mater. We could do better if we get outraged enough to contact officials to make a change. You will learn how they succeeded in the past with women activists that were able to ultimately clean up Fresh Kills area! Beautiful nature now. The staff recommended a stroll. I saw the statue of the founder of this building. Homage to such a kind man. The garden outside was a nice. I really recommend coming here. If I had my ukelele. This place was a delight in many many ways .

The Staten Island Museum is one of the many museums/buildings on the historic Snug Harbor grounds…read more Ive never been to Snug Harbor before and this was one of the first buildings I came upon. Front desk staff was super friendly and informative. The museum itself isn't very big and I Probably took about 30 minutes to view it. Id say the admission although suggested was definitely worth it. For me though Id say the architecture of the building itself both inside and out was more interesting to me than the exhibits themselves. Who knew Staten Island had such a good little museum? I look forward to coming here and again and will check their listings of events often.

The Newark Museum is a good regional museum, which has this misfortune to be located next to NYC…read more But it's really worth a visit. Whenever I go, I run into European, especially German, tourists. They are there to see the Tibetan art, which is considered one of the best in the world. Started by purchasing from Christian missionaries in the early twentieth century. The Tibetan galleries have a Buddhist altar that the Dalai Lama has consecrated in 1990. There's strong American art exhibits with paintings by many including Mary Cassett, John Singer Sargent, Tony Smith and Frank Stella. In addition, there's Ballentine House, from the Ballentine beer family, which houses a fine decorative arts collection and period rooms. The Dreyfuss plantetarium is great to round out your visit, especially with kids. Highly recommended for a day trip.

I took my daughter here, and we went right when they opened. Luckily, they open at a reasonable…read moretime, so I was able to find a great parking spot. We grabbed some drinks and spent the day walking through the museum and exploring everything it had to offer. We even had a funny little interaction while getting our tickets. The man asked my daughter and me if we were paying separately, and I couldn't help but laugh because she's only 11 but already taller than me! I could see the moment of confusion and his embarrassment when he realized she was my daughter. Aside from that, this was a wonderful museum experience. I really enjoyed the interactive exhibits and the variety of artwork throughout the space. The different art pieces gave the museum such a unique style and character. My favorite part was the house itself. I absolutely love historic homes--they are truly beautiful and full of so much craftsmanship. You can see the incredible attention to detail throughout the entire house, from the staircase to the walls and the hand-printed designs. Every little detail tells a story, and it was amazing to see how much care and artistry went into creating such a beautiful space.

A small space with well curated and exhibited collections that rotate every every months. The…read moremuseum does not charge admission and there is no pressure to make a contribution. For those for those who have the ability to contribute, you get the feeling it could make a difference in keeping the museum open. The three exhibits we saw (Shaker Art, Game Boards Art and culture, and Home to Roost) provided a window into a time before TV's, computers, cell phones, social media, and 'screens'. As some (many? most?) museums are considering moving toward an interactive/digital future, I really hope museums such as the American Folk Art Museum can survive in their present form.

I visited the American Folk Art Museum for the first time last Sunday before an opera at the Met…read more The museum is teeny tiny but had an interesting exhibit when we visited: "Self-Made: A Century of Inventing Artists" (open through September 13, 2026). The museum's unique focus on folk art makes it interesting to visit despite its size. It's free to visit, so I recommend it for a quick visit if you're already in the neighborhood (Lincoln Center is right across the street), but I wouldn't go out of my way to visit unless they have an exhibit you're very interested in. There is a great little gift shop; since the museum is so small, you can't miss it but save a few minutes to explore it, too.

3 of 3 Yelp Reviews. Photos in other review. Make sure you…read morebuy your tickets from Statue Cruises, NOT street vendors. Be safe. Quality/Quantity - Crazy busy, but fairly organized and moves fast. What an amazing, fun, historical, and educational experience. The Statue of Liberty is a must visit, glad we finally made it. In our previous attempts, previous years, the weather was so bad that we have always skipped this attraction. Also, it gives some insight on Ellis Island into how my family (many generations ago) came to this country. Tourist attractions, an amazing # of people visiting. Ambiance - A short quick ferry to the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island. Plan to spend approximately 4 hours for this event. A small snack bar on the ferry. You can spend as much time as you want at each location. Visitor center, museums, tours, etc. Just need to book/reserve your appointment going there. Open 7 days a week from 8:30am to 6:30pm; seasonal hours apply, check their website. Service - Booked our tickets online and got here early. Audio Tours of Liberty and Ellis Island are included. Departure details, cut and pasted from their website: "The Security Screening Facility and ferry departure are located behind Castle Clinton, on the waterfront side of Battery Park. Easy access via public transportation, including major subway lines and bus routes. We recommend that you include ample time and maintain a flexible schedule to include boarding the ferry and clearing the Screening Facility." Price - Prices start at $26.30 per person. Very reasonably priced in my opinion. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success 1886. 1924 - National monument. 1993 - National Park Service.

Such an incredible landmark! The Statue of Liberty Museum on Liberty Island, offers free access to…read moreexhibits on the statue's history, design, and symbolism, featuring the original torch, interactive displays, and an immersive theater. We absolutely loved this museum! It's interactive, informative and rich on history. It had been a long time dream of mine since I was younger to visit New York- specifically to see the Statue of Liberty. The museum itself provides a comprehensive experience filled with artifacts, photos, and a rooftop terrace with panoramic views of New York Harbor. Entrance to the museum is included with the cost of any standard ferry ticket to Liberty Island. My wife and I spent a few hours here as we basked in the glory of Lady Liberty. It was quite the experience. Highly recommend to anyone interested in learning about the history, construction, and global symbolism of Lady Liberty.

2 of 2 Yelp Reviews. Photos in other review…read more Make sure you buy your tickets from Statue Cruises, NOT street vendors. Be safe. Quality/Quantity - What an amazing, fun, historical, and educational experience. Also, it gives some insight into how my family (many generations ago) came to this country. Tourist attraction, an amazing # of people visiting. Crazy long lines initially boarding the ferry, but it moves fast. Very organized and experienced. See all my excessive pictures. Ambiance - 12 million immigrants came through here. Service - Self service. Cut and pasted from their website: "In 2001, the Foundation opened the American Family Immigration History Center at Ellis Island, which contains a searchable database of passenger manifests for Ellis Island and the Port of New York between 1820 and 1954. The database is also available online." Price - Part of the Statue of Liberty ferry tour ride. $30 per person; inexpensive in my opinion. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success since 1900. 1971 - New Jersey register of historic places. 1982 - President Reagan with Lee Iacocca raised funds for restoration and preservation of Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. 1990 - Restoration and re-opening. 1993 - NY City Landmark. 2016 - Statue of Liberty Museum.

check out my review of the statue of liberty for info on the trip here. This review will focus on…read morethe museum itself. As a direct descendent of European immigrants who actually set foot in this iconic building it actually gave me chills walking in. They offer a self guided audio tour of the place which gives you a wonderful description of how the place functioned. You have to use your imagination a bit when you stand in the main hall as there is nothing there but an empty hall. the audio tour helps you picture what it was like to be in that room. Then they take you through all the various routs an immigrant might go depending on their situation. Again you have to use your imagination a bit as none of the rooms are furnished with actual stuff. Instead each room contains artifacts which help paint a picture. This is a really important part of American history and people should come to visit this place but I can understand if you have kids with you this place would not be very exciting to them. So do keep all of that in mind. This can certainly be a boring place for someone who doesn't understand or appreciate the part of American history it represents.

Came here a few times as they host a cheese festival where vendors and cheese makers from around NJ…read morecome to serve up cheesy bites and meals for sampling. Along with that breweries from around the area come by too, including Hoboken, Montclair and Ironbound. The back area where the festival takes place is a decent size holding a sizeable amount of people. This year they opened up some of the rooms to the historical society where I learned a bit more about it. The Montclair Historical Society is a museum of sorts that holds a lot of history of the early days of Montclair and many of the surrounding towns and cities in the county. Much of this includes old county maps and roads from circa 1800's, early contributors, the start of the YMCA and more. There are tours held here and even opportunities to have wedding receptions here. Aside from events like the festival, this is a cool little history held domain.

I recently had an appointment in this building and thought it was a very interesting place. When I…read morefirst saw it, I thought it was just someone's house. I drove into the driveway and into the back, which is a parking lot with many spaces. It is nice that there are so many places to park because I know they give tours and have many events here. I entered through the back of the house and that is when I really felt like I was inside someone's house! I went up the large staircase to the second floor where my appointment was and the upstairs consists of a few rooms where people rent space. The woman I had my appointment with said there are historical maps in the closet of the room where she rents from the 1700's! I thought that was very interesting. I'm going to have to come to one of the tours or events here so I can learn more.

While the St. Paul's Church National Historic Site (NHS) may not be as popular as other National…read moreParks in the North Atlantic Region (it's hard to compete with the Statue of Liberty!), it's a small but mighty national park site. We wanted to support the national parks given the current cuts happening to the federal government. We booked the 45-minute tour on Recreation.gov (very reasonable $1 fee) and arrived about 15 minutes early. The tour guide was dressed in a colonial outfit and was super knowledgeable about the history of the church and stable house. Some highlights of the tour: * We were allowed to ring the 260-year-old bell. The bell was made by Whitechapel Bell Foundry in London, the same company that made the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia. * The church features one of the oldest functioning pipe organs in the entire country. It was crafted by Henry Erben (1800-1884) whose father Peter Erben (1771-1863) was the organist at Trinity Church in Manhattan (where Alexander Hamilton is buried). * Dr. Charles Sabin Taft was a physician who was attending a show at the Ford's Theatre in Washington DC on April 14, 1865. He was a bystander during Abraham Lincoln's assassination and one of the first responders to treat President Lincoln. Dr. Taft is buried in this church's cemetery! * This National Historic Landmark is open during many federal holidays like President's Day, Memorial Day, and Juneteenth and it's a great way for people to learn about history via historical re-enactments and guided tours. Don't forget to collect your National Parks passport stamp! There's also a Junior Rangers program for kids, which is pretty challenging compared to other National Parks sites that we've visited. Ask for the program guide before the tour because some of the questions ask about very specific dates and names of people that come up during the tour.

Site is currently open with covid-19 protocols in place which means reservations are required at…read moreRecreation.gov for tours. The visitor's center is also closed and if you need a NPS passport stamp, they will bring it outside for you to stamp after your tour. We came on a Thursday morning and were the only ones that showed up for the tour. We basically had a private talk with the guide about the history of this small, one room church. The building itself dates back to the 1700s and has an organ upstairs from the 1800s. Unfortunately due to covid measures we weren't allowed to go upstairs, however, the guide went up himself to play the organ for us. After the tour you're able to walk the grounds on your own which includes a decently sized cemetery with headstones dating from the 1700s to the early 2000s. It was a great experience and best of all, it was FREE!!! You can either drive here or take the 5 train like we did. The church is about 0.7 miles from the subway station although you do have to walk through some pretty sketchy industrial areas that looked like chop shops...