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The Great Elephant Migration

5.0 (10 reviews)

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Jessica A.

What a delight to be in NYC to see this exhibit! They were still working on some of the landscaping, but you could easily visit the elephants. There's plenty of space and it wasn't too crowded in the morning. You can spend as much or as little time with the elephants as you'd like. There were a number of artists out sketching, kids playing, and people exploring. If you are in NYC between now and Oct 20, 2024 check it out. Otherwise see if it will be in a city near you https://thegreatelephantmigration.org/

Some of the Great Elephant Migration art installation on Gansevoort Plaza.  There are 100 in all.
Ken P.

The Great Elephant Migration is an outdoor art installation that proudly stands or should I say marches upon the streets of New York City on Gansevoort Plaza and a few other close blocks. Massive in size and in scope, these 100 sculptures were fashioned in India and were brought to the states to help raise awareness about co-existing with such magnificent animals. Since it's outdoors its free of charge and you'll want to have a fully charged mobile and battery depending on what you need to do visually. Its the perfect installation for social media and since there is a small gift shop located down a little further on 14th street you can purchase some items and even donate to their cause. Be aware that all of these elephants are for sale with prices that seemed to range from $8K to $22K each. Please know that in addition to the main presentation on both sides of Gansevoort Plaza that there are a few near the gift shop and then down on the West Side Highway in a small park heading downtown. From there you'll want to go to Horatio Street where you will find a few more of the Tuskers as they were labeled. This is the kind of thing that makes NYC shine and if you are here now or planning a visit during the window of the display I say get over there. More information on this can be found on the link below. Enjoy. https://thegreatelephantmigration.org/

Deborah L.

Delightful installation well worth the visit. Brought a smile to faces of all ages and a sense of togetherness and Community. Also buzzing neighborhood and restaurant crowd. It actually feels real. I've always wanted to see an elephant this close.

Latha P.

A fabulous exhibit that I enjoyed. The concept and execution are excellent. I went with students and friends. Great location and a collective outdoor experience.

Simone W.

This exhibition is so lovely! 100 elephants on display. Very informative and they had each elephant identified with their individual name. Very life like. They are here temporarily so make sure to check them out if you are in the meatpacking district!

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Banksy Better Out Than In #20 - April 2026

Banksy Better Out Than In #20

4.5(10 reviews)
3.4 miUpper West Side

Banksy popped into my radar one day and I bookmarked it. I forgot all about visiting this public…read moreart until today when it showed up nearby in my search. It's unusual so I felt lucky I saw it as I passed by. It's been covered in plexiglass for protection against the weather. It appears people and businesses are rallying to keep it from removal. It fun to photograph public art or as some call his work Graffiti. I'm glad I have the photos in my collection. It's my first Banksy.

Banksy made this public art in 2013 and it's still intact. It's covered by an acrylic shield…read more Pretty hard to find unless you're using a map app or Yelp. Check it out on the UWS and get some cool pictures in front of here. The art doesn't look like it's complex, more of like a commentary that's the more complex thing about this. It somehow has become a thing to check out, because it's one of the few surviving pieces of Banksy public art. Officially it's titled Better Out Than In #20, and was part of a series. These appeared on the UWS in October 2013 and most disappeared soon after that. An acrylic panel protects it from graffiti artists...such as Banksy. So ironic. Zabar's put up the protection and has made the public aware of this. Cool that a great place like that takes an interest in art. They have some of the best bagels so be sure to go get some. As Banksy has gone onto bigger things it's cool that one of his older projects is around. It's at Broadway and 79th on the side of a building. This is a few blocks from Zabar's.

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Banksy Better Out Than In #20
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The L.I.S.A. Project NYC

The L.I.S.A. Project NYC

4.2(5 reviews)
1.5 miEast Village, Alphabet City

Before today, my review would've likely been glowing. The artwork in that's been associated with…read morethem in NYC is almost always spectacular and a welcome addition to the city-scape. Unfortunately I found out recently that they're actually quite shady and manipulative. They don't actually create or curate the art in Little Italy - they pretend to support it, plaster it on their social media, and try to profit from it. At the expense of the actual artists that create the art they're showcasing. They've gotten into legal action with artists over marketing rights for the art that they claim to "support", but essentially want to mooch off of and shake down for $$$. A lot of the gorgeous art, such as the Audrey Hepburn picture on Mulberry St, are examples that they claim to be big endorsers of - but have actually fought the artists over, to win sole rights to commercializing posters etc. They've tried to destroy murals & privately commissioned public art without consent or notification to the artists themselves. Again, mostly for the chance to bring in new art and profit from online sales of merchandise / picture rights. And they're more than happy to block/ban/remove you from any of their social media if you even think of leaving a vaguely negative comment (even a politely-worded one). A word to the wise: good, wholesome, community-minded organizations NEVER block or throttle people into silence because they might disagree with them. And they NEVER treat artists like they're disposable sources of income. This organization does not represent Little Italy in the slightest. Be very, very careful if you're ever asked to work with them. Better yet, stay clear of them altogether.

The L. I. S. A. Project NYC…read more I'm not sure about the politics of what's behind this organization. There appears to be some controversy in the Yelp Reviews. I'm just a huge fan of graffiti. I love the color it adds to the city. I love the smile it puts on my face. I like the happy feeling I get inside when I see it. I also like the legal authorization of the activity. For many years it was an offense to express yourself and your artistic talent in this manner. I'm glad Little Italy has embraced this organization and the art they promote. Please Visit Little Italy and keep your eyes open for the murals. They are here, there, and everywhere! I'm posting photos I've taken in the past couple years. I hope you enjoy. I can't wait to return!

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The L.I.S.A. Project NYC
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Hoboken Public Library

Hoboken Public Library

3.6(28 reviews)
1.4 mi

My 1 1/2 yo son come multiple times a month, and I am very impressed by the library offering an…read moreentire floor for children. My son really enjoys the kids' room where there are misc. toys, and he can play there for a solid 30mins. The books offered are also wonderful, better selection than some of the other local libraries I've been to. I like that they have the flap books for little kids where the kids can open up a flap and something is revealed underneath. The books are taken very good care of. The library also boasts a really full event calendar, from story time to crafts to live music. I was thoroughly impressed that the live music performer goes an entire hour singing kids' songs, I'd have expected just 30mins! I took off one star because I've only used the outdoor book return dropoff box once when the library was closed, and 2 of 6 books I returned were never scanned in. I only found out when the library sent me a reminder email of the books I had to return still. I called the library, the librarian looked at the shelves and found the 2 books. She apologized and said I'm all set. I'm glad they found the books on the shelves because I'm not sure how long it would've taken to dispute that I in fact returned the books, but I was put off by the fact that the library wasn't careful with scanning all the books in. I recommend returning all books with a librarian so they scan the books in right away, rather than the outside book returns bin.

I really love the Hoboken Public Library. The librarians are kind and helpful. I always appreciate…read morethe expansive collection and online offerings as well.

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Hoboken Public Library  - Children's play room

Children's play room

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Kids music time on a Saturday

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Spyscape - Special Ops Challenge

Spyscape

4.3(496 reviews)
2.1 miMidtown West, Hell's Kitchen
Free WiFi
Large group friendly

I found Skyscape museum while walking in the area and trying to get out of heavy snow. I wasn't…read morefully sure what to expect but I left really happy we got to experience it. Skyscape is a really engaging and a well designed experience. Theres a lot to see and do, with interactive spy style missions that kept both me and my son entertained the entire time! My son was completely locked in the whole time and I was right there pretending I definitely understood the instructions on the first try. It's mostly a hands on experience, you're not just walking through exhibits, you're actually participating, solving challenges and learning as you go. Even better, it didn't feel crowded, which made it comfortable to move through at our own pace. We were able to go back and redo some of the exhibits we enjoyed, which made the experience even more fun the second (and third) time around. Overall, a great mix of entertainment and learning, especially for kids but enjoyable for adults too. 10/10. My son loved every second. I loved pretending I knew what was going on.

What a fun and interactive place with friends or a date night! The husband and I came here as a…read moreswitch from a typical dinner and drinks date night. On weeknights, it's cheaper than the weekends, which made this experience more worth it at $27pp. Plus, you also save a couple dollars by purchasing your tickets beforehand online. We participated in the Spygames portion, which was worth doing. Once we got a wristband and setup an account, we got to start the games. They also offer free lockers (you'll want to remove any purses, bags, jackets, etc) as you'll be moving a lot. There's 10 rooms of a variety of games although some are similar or duplicates. You'll be very active jumping, climbing, and running around. The hour went by pretty quick but we were both sweating and exhausted by the end of it, so an hour is really all you need.

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Spyscape - Surveillance Challenge

Surveillance Challenge

Spyscape - SPYGAMES

SPYGAMES

Spyscape - SPYGAMES

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