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    Alexis B.

    I'd looked at the Shed from the outside several times (kind of hard not to stop and take a picture of its exterior architecture when you're passing by), but I hadn't visited it to experience a program it offered until last weekend. So what's the Shed? It's a cultural arts center. It hosts a wide range of programs - performing arts, visual arts, and more. And why have I stared at it so many times? The Shed's building has a shell - weighing eight million pounds!!! - made of a fluorine-based plastic. The shell can open and close (it takes five minutes), meaning the building can become an open-air plaza depending on the needs for the program (I've never seen it open). It retracts on eight 6-foot wheels, and the shell looks like a plastic comforter. It's hard to explain. When I just visited it was to experience Viola's Room, one of their current programs. Viola's Room is even harder to explain than the Shed's architecture (go to their website and read about it if your interest is piqued), but I'll just say that it was one of the most unique and interesting immersive/sensory art experiences I've ever taken part in. The feeling of "WHAAAAAAAAAAT" lasted well after the one-hour experience was over, and I called someone right after to tell them everything. New York is one of the world's great art cities. It offers so much to residents and to visitors - performing arts, visual arts, public art... The Shed offers something new and different to the city's art landscape. But even if you're not coming to experience one of their programs, stop by to take in that shell.

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    HoyMay P.

    The Shed is located near the Hudson Yards. The building is a housing for innovative art, and performances. The bubbly structure is unique in that it has wheels on the outside and can be moved. Street and lot parking. I suggest you use public transport, rideshare or taxi.

    Vuyelwa W.

    Hudson Yards delivers once again with the Shed!!! It's a beautiful performing arts avenue which is focused on generosity, creativity, equity and diversity! It has this beautiful pillowy roof that is actually retractable to become an open air venue!! They have lots to offer performance , musical , visual art and with we visited they had this huge installation dedicated to immigrants !! Highly recommend and look forward to going back !!

    Melissa N.

    This review is strictly for Luna Luna. What a beautiful, one of a kind, and quirky art show. Luna Luna is the world's first art amusement park with attractions, rides, and games. It includes the artwork of Salvador Dali, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, and many more. The art exhibit is trippy and lively. 5 stars - for Luna Luna

    Nancy W.

    Arrived at The Shed yesterday afternoon to check out the Luna Luna Forgotten Fantasy exhibition. It was awesome. Learned so much from this exhibition, the space itself was huge and showcasing what we could see and experience the Art and music come together. It was peaceful and fun. There is a café on the first floor before you go up the escalators. Then another café on the 4th floor too. The Luna Luna Forgotten Fantasy exhibition ends on March 16th. The Shed is a great space to check out and see what else is next to exhibit.

    Lisa T.

    Great space. Helpful and friendly staff. Went to Luna Luna at The Shed. First time there and really enjoyed my.time there. The Shed is located at Hudson Yards and holds art exhibits / art installations, current one being Luna Luna.

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    Jen R.

    We went to The Shed to see Sir Kenneth Branagh's King Lear. From what I understand, The Shed is a mixed-use space for art installations, showcasing new media and artists, and more. Finding where to go for the play was a bit confusing. We were just told to go "downstairs." After that, I went to the box office, showed my tickets, and explained that we'd been directed "downstairs." The person at the desk confirmed our tickets were valid and directed us to a line for the sixth floor, but she seemed to assume we already knew the layout. As a first-time visitor from out of town, I didn't. If you arrive early or want to stay after your show, there's a bar in the lobby--a nice touch for a pre-show or post-show cocktail. The venue itself is large, with elevators and escalators. We used the escalator to reach the sixth floor for the play, where there are also restrooms--convenient! Seating is pretty good no matter where you are, but bring a light jacket or pashmina, as it gets chilly inside. The play was outstanding, and it's a great venue. I became a member to get first dibs on good seats for King Lear. If I lived closer, I'd definitely take more advantage of the membership, as there are a lot of cool things happening here. Plus, the surrounding Hudson Yards area is impressive, with The Vessel right outside.

    Alexis M.

    The Shed is an art / cultural institution in Manhattan that showcases art exhibits, concerts, plays, musical theater productions, etc. I have been to The Shed on numerous occasions over the years to attend multiple events. The Shed is accessible via 7 public transportation that includes the 7 train to the 34 Street Hudson Yards station. The Shed is within walking distance from the Vessel, Dining / Rooftop Restaurant Electiric Lemon athe Equinox and from the Shops & Restaurants @ Hudson Yards. The Shed has a couple of floors along w/ a giftshop, elevator accessibility, clean bathrooms, and a casual / trendy dining establishment named Cedric's on the lower level. Highlights at The Shed have included the following: 1. Tony Cokes / Oscar Murillo Collision Coalition Exhibit. 2. Open Call 2022 & Open Call 2023 Group Art Exhibitions - had new works of art created by emerging NYC artists. 3. Activist/Artist/Professor Howardena Pindell's "Rope/Fire/Water" Exhibit (video works presentation). 4. Workshop w/ Artist Ladisasha Jones. 5. Tionna Nekkia McClodden's "The Trace of An Implied Presence" - video/art/live dance & performance presentation. 6. My favorite thus far has been the "Dragon Spring Phoenix Rise," which was a martial arts musical. Absolutely Fantastic! I look forward to returning to attend other wonderful exhibits/ events. The Shed's Upcoming Exhibits / Performaning Arts Events include: 1. Frieze NY 2024 - Contemporary Art Fair - 5/1/24 - 5/5/24. 2. Summer 2024 Open Call Exhibition - will display art from 8 new emerging artists. 3. Play - Shakespeare's King Lear - 10/26/24 - 12/15/24 Website - theshed.org Instagram - @theshedny

    Whitney D.

    The Shed is a cool building that has some pretty cool exhibits. The one that is there now is Luna Luna. The space is spacious and has a few floors to it. There are escalators and there probably is an elevator but I am not sure. In the main entrance way there is a big sitting area with a nice bar that I believe serves bar snacks along with drinks obviously. The chairs and couches in this area are comfortable. Tickets for exhibits here are on the higher side and there are no discounts for NYC residents. Some museums do this. I also found out yesterday that there is a 15.00 fee to change tickets. I got a ticket for the luna luna exhibit on Thursday but thought it was for yesterday (Friday) and so I asked to change and there was the fee. And then also I had to pay more since here Friday is considered weekend ticket prices not weekday. So this part and the change fee kinda put a damper on my visit .

    Karen M.

    Great venue! Close to Hudson Yards, parking is hard for my NJ family. Recommend to take ferry, bus or subway to get there. There is a lounge area by entrance with bar/couches/light bites. Currently the venue is hosting the Luna Luna exhibit. Great venue, organized and clean. They sell a membership that did not convince me, but worth checking out if you go often.

    Sahana K.

    The Shed is such an incredible venue you interesting exhibits that change frequently, ensuring a fun and unique experience every time. The venue itself is modern and artistic with a bar inside too!

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    Winny L.

    Came to The Shed with friends to check out Sonic Sphere given all the hype on how cool this was going to be. Paid $60/pp for The XX which of course was the hottest ticket as it was constantly sold out but we were able to get a slot when new dates opened up. Overall, the experience was just ok. Yes it was cool to it sit above ground in a sphere to listen to music and watch the lights change in sync. But 40 minutes of just listening to the original album was a disappointment. Had expected more out of the experience overall. We were able to sit in the middle of the center net (hoping not to fall through the entire time) vs sitting in the seats. Seating is first come first serve. Please note that there are flashing lights so so may not be suitable with anyone who suffers from epilepsy or bad migraines... Use the restrooms before you enter the sphere as no exit until the end of the event. Also, keep small items in a bag as they may fall through the sphere and onto the ground below. Definitely can say that I checked it out...

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    Yeshiva University Museum - YU Museum is located in the Center for Jewish History, on 16th St in NYC

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    I was in New York a few months ago with my daughter. Doing the college tour thing, she applied to…read moreNYU and a few others. She ended up not applying to Yeshiva but we did make it to the museum. I love this entire area and the museum is a gem. I think that they have some permenant exhibits and then rotate other items out, not really sure. But while we were there we saw some "sacred letters" and some other I guess what you would call modern artifacts? The entire staff was friendly and knowledgable and we must have come at a great time of the day becuase even though it seemed like the streets were bustling, the museum was not too crowded. Definately a great place to check out for Jewish history.

    Visited this museum as part of my quest to see every museum in NYC and maybe write a book about it…read more Still visiting museums, no book as of yet. One of the benefits of visiting lots of museums is that you develop a nice little routine. Some steps necessary, others mere symptoms of OCD. No need to delve into the OCD here but I will share a few of the more useful steps. 1. My most importan tip, VISIT the website of the museum, close to the time and day of your trip. In this case - http://www.yumuseum.org. This will help you to avoid awkward situations like standing helplessly outside of the closed museum and watching all the pretty people inside drinking wine and having fun for a PRIVATE event. It will also remind you of important nuggets like when the museum offers free or discounted admission. Yeshiva University Museum happens to free on Mondays. 2. Stalk the museum on social media (Twitter @yumuseum, Instagram @yumuseum, FB https://www.facebook.com/YeshivaUniversityMuseum) This will give you a sense of the more popular and selfie worthy exhibits to either prioritize or avoid based on your preferences. The museum was cool, quiet and virtually empty when I visited, leaving me free to peruse the gorgeous photos of the highly-lauded Borscht Belt exhibit, at my leisure. 3. Ask the museum staff for their recommendations. Even with all my research, I didn't realize that the building for the Yeshiva University Museum (The Center for Jewish History) actually housed four additional partner institutions, the American Jewish Historical Society, the American Sephardi Federation, the Leo Baeck Institute, the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research. And while the Yeshiva University Museum gallery was the only exhibit actually open at the time of my visit, the helpful front desk staff gave me the inside scoop on an upcoming event where I could be one of the pretty people on the inside and not on the outside, staring in.

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