The Museum of the City of New York was founded in 1923 and has been in its building on 5th Ave. since 1932.

View its permanent and rotating exhibits that show New York City’s urban landscape and its people.

You can also watch the documentary _Timescapes_, which covers the city’s history from its founding to today.

Museum of the City of New York: Entry Ticket

The **Metropolitan Museum of Art** is New York’s most valuable landmark with over **2 million artistic masterpieces**, including anything and everything from modern European art, to ancient treasures of Greek and Egyptian antiquity. 

Climb the Grand Staircase and enter to admire over 5,000 years of art from around the world. 

See the Chicago Stock Exchange at the American Wing, which houses the portrait of *Washington Crossing the Delaware*. Visit the Medieval European Gallery where you will get to see the armor worn by the notorious King Henry VIII. 

The Met can take days to explore, but you'll get to scratch the surface with an **expert guide** (if selected) to help you navigate the must-sees and the hidden gems.

Make the most of your trip to the Met with **private tours, small group guided tours or a self-guided tour** that includes a live presentation from Met staff.

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Entry + Tour (Private, Small Group, Self-Guided)

Walk through the Metropolitan Museum, guided by a charismatic storyteller who breathes life into this iconic New York City landmark. Get insightful facts and witty commentary woven around both renowned masterpieces and the museum's more eccentric treasures, including often-overlooked gems.

The Met's awe-inspiring diversity is its magic, and this tour's meticulously curated itinerary promises a vibrant palette of art, sculpture, jewels, artifacts, and even architecture. In intimate groups of 15 or fewer people, led by a savvy guide, guests will globe-trot without ever stepping outside Central Park.

The adventure begins in Ancient Egypt, admiring impeccably preserved tomb models. These miniature dioramas provide a glimpse into the life of the Tutankhamun era, with intriguing insights into the burial rituals of the time.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art: Skip The Line Ticket + Guided Tour

Visiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art, also known as the Met is a truly special experience. However, navigating through one of the largest and most comprehensive art museums in the world, housing over 2 million works of art spanning 5,000 years of human history, can be daunting.

With this ticket, knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides will share their passion for art and culture to highlight personal connections to famous works.  

From ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman art to the European masters and through to contemporary impressionists and more, you’ll gain a greater understanding of how art has shaped the world throughout history.

Whether you’re visiting the Met for the first time or have a museum membership, this tour’s engaging narratives around the historical context, emotions, and themes behind the art are sure to stimulate your curiosity.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art: Guided Tour

Explore New York City with a combined tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) and Central Park. In approximately 5 to 5.5 hours, a knowledgeable guide will take you on an expedition through these iconic landmarks.

At the Met, discover a vast collection of over 2 million artworks and artifacts, showcasing the wonders of ancient Greece and Egypt, as well as modern European art and more.

Following a relaxed lunch break, the tour continues into the peaceful surroundings of Central Park. Designed as a refreshing escape for New Yorkers, this expansive green space also features various memorials and artworks dedicated to figures like Bolivar, Marti, Balto, Hans Christian Andersen, and John Lennon.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art & Central Park: Skip The Line Entry + Guided Tour

East Elmhurst

Prepare for an exciting adventure with indoor skydiving at iFLY – no parachutes needed! Experience the thrill of free-falling and flying in a vertical wind tunnel, all in a secure and comfortable setting.

Upon arrival, gear up in modern flight suits, helmets, and goggles. A certified instructor will lead a lively training session to ensure everyone gets the most out of the experience.

Then, it's time to enter the flight chamber with the instructor's guidance. Feel the rush as the wind lifts you off the ground, twirling and floating in a whirlwind of excitement. After defying gravity, catch your breath before diving back into the fun.

Queens: iFly Indoor Skydiving

Visit some of Manhattan's neighborhoods with distinct features. Start in the Meatpacking District, an area with cobbled streets, retail spaces, and establishments like the Whitney Museum of American Art. Walk a portion of the High Line, an elevated park constructed on disused railways. Explore Chelsea Market with its assortment of shops and culinary selections, along with its history of being where Oreo cookies originated. Continue to the High Line to observe gardens, public art pieces, and nearby buildings. Conclude at Hudson Yards, home to landmarks like the Vessel and options such as an observation deck or dining venues. This outing introduces both historical and modern aspects of New York City.

NYC Walking Tour: Meatpacking, Chelsea, and Hudson Yards

Engage in the dynamic environment of Bushwick, Brooklyn, a renowned site for street art and urban culture. Originating as an area settled by the Dutch in the 17th century, Bushwick has grown through the influences of various communities including German, Italian, and Hispanic residents. Currently, the neighborhood serves as a prominent canvas attracting artists globally who contribute striking murals that shape the story of contemporary street art. Learn about the methods and narratives of these creators and understand the cultural significance of their work. Central to this movement is the Bushwick Collective, an open-air gallery initiated to unite art and community, reflecting an inspiring endeavor to elevate urban spaces through creativity.

Bushwick Graffiti Tour

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (usually shortened to 'The Guggenheim') scarcely needs any introduction. Frank Lloyd Wright's futuristic beehive is an architectural landmark, and the interior houses a world-renowned collection of modern art, celebrating the 20th century and beyond.

Your Guggenheim tickets get you access to the permanent collection, including famous works by Manet, Degas, Picasso, Cézanne, Gauguin, and Kandinsky.

You'll also get included entry with your tickets to any temporary exhibitions at the Guggenheim, which in the past have included presentations and thematic explorations dedicated to Kandinsky, Pollock, Mapplethorpe, and many more.

The Guggenheim: Entry Ticket

Enjoy live jazz performances by talented musicians in Harlem, including seasoned professionals and rising stars. 

Hear exceptional jazz artists pay tribute to timeless classics every Tuesday afternoon and Friday evening.

Harlem New York: Jazz Concert

Participate in a graffiti workshop in Brooklyn and create your graffiti art project with the guidance of a local New York City graffiti artist. Your art will take shape on studio walls, with an option to upgrade to a personalized canvas.

Go to a Brooklyn art studio in the Bushwick area. Learn aerosol art tips and techniques, from basic fill-ins to more advanced designs. Get a sense of the graffiti art culture in the city.

This workshop is open to all ages and skill levels and helps develop a better understanding of street art by the end of the session.

Brooklyn New York: Guided Graffiti Workshop

Tour the Bushwick neighborhood to view numerous vibrant murals adorning warehouse buildings, creating an outdoor venue for art. Learn about the artwork and the creators, including Nick Walker, Jason Naylor, and others contributing to the area's street art scene.

Private Brooklyn Street Art Tour

Feel like the main character as you follow your guide through iconic Central Park in the heart of NYC for a dreamy tour through TV and film history.

Saunter down the very pathways where the cast of *Glee* belted out "I Love New York" with contagious enthusiasm, explore Bethesda Terrace, the backdrop for a myriad of film and television scenes including *The Avengers*, *Gossip Girl*, *Second Act*, and *Billions*, and drop by the Boathouse Café, a charming spot that featured in the timeless rom-com *When Harry Met Sally*.

New York: Central Park TV and Movie Sites Walking Tour

Visit Harlem, a key part of African-American culture and civil rights history. Once known for its challenges, today it's one of New York's most popular areas.

You'll see street art, hear hip-hop and gospel, and taste soul food.

Notable figures like Louis Armstrong, James Baldwin, Malcolm X, Sugar Ray Robinson, and Marcus Garvey have roots here, adding to its historical significance.

Attend a gospel service, see a show at the Apollo Theater, admire historic brownstones, and explore Columbia University.

Harlem: Guided Tour in French

The Society of Illustrators has been championing pencil-wielding magicians since 1901. A hidden gem in NYC, the society's historic museum provides a unique experience for anyone interested in curated illustrations, comics and cartoon art exhibits.

With four galleries and 2,500 pieces in the permanent collection, as well as a rotating schedule of events and exhibitions, illustration enthusiasts will find endless inspiration in this unique New York museum.

Society of Illustrators: Entry Ticket

Watch Harlem come alive after dark with a 3.5-hour evening tour to historic churches, landmarks, and one of the neighborhood’s best jazz spots. Walk with your guide along vibrant Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard and learn about the cultural heritage of Harlem’s night clubs and gospel churches. Spot some of New York City’s distinctive brownstone architecture as you walk, then finish your evening at a live jazz club, where some of today’s best artists play tunes by Harlem’s music legends.

Museums in East Elmhurst

Museum of the City of New York: Entry Ticket

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Entry + Tour (Private, Small Group, Self-Guided)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art: Skip The Line Ticket + Guided Tour

The Metropolitan Museum of Art: Guided Tour

The Metropolitan Museum of Art & Central Park: Skip The Line Entry + Guided Tour

Attractions in East Elmhurst