USA · MUSEUMS IN NEW YORK CITY
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 museums in New York City that repay the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before committing.
Timed-entry access to the 9/11 Memorial Museum plus free memorial grounds. Contactless entry, artifacts, pools, Survivor Tree.
“Emotional. A great way to ensure we never forget and continue to pay our respects.”
Empire State Building Observatory tickets with 86th-floor 360-degree NYC views, an included museum, and an optional 102nd-floor upgrade.
“it was a nice experience, i find it very worthy but i went at night so i had amazing pictures but i would love to go in daytime as well to see the view there. but overall it was a very pleasant experience”
American Museum of Natural History ticket for 1 day in NYC, with 40+ halls, Rose Center, Gilder Center, plus optional dinosaur and space shows.
“very informative and extremely well presented lots of amenities which made the experience better. Overall a great family experience.”
Skip the ticket desk at MoMA in Midtown and use free mobile audio guides to explore modern art, from Monet to Warhol. One-day entry.
“Loved seeing Starry Night in the museum! Very well laid out and easy to get around! Beautiful Picasso also here and all the shops are great!!! Take plenty money ;)”
Small-group Ground Zero walking tour with meaningful 9/11 Memorial visits, plus optional Museum upgrade for deeper context and artifacts.
“Awesome guide on the most relaxant stories and spots to see so it’s not long and drawn out but information that keeps you interested.”
Prebook a timed 9/11 Memorial Museum ticket for direct mobile entry and a self-guided visit under the memorial pools.
“This museum and memorial is exquisitely curated to respectfully commemorate the events on September 11th. It is a highly immersive experience and a highly emotional experience. I would recommend that everyone visit and respectfully experience this place.”
An all-access guided Ground Zero experience with skip-the-line 9/11 Memorial and Museum plus One World Observatory views, timed entry included.
“A lot of fast walking, covered a lot and was very imformative. Answered all questions I would recommend”
Step aboard USS Intrepid in NYC with priority entry, explore four decks, see Space Shuttle Enterprise, and visit Apollo exhibits aboard a real carrier.
“Very attentive staff . Plenty to explore and interact with .”
Priority entry to NYC’s Intrepid Museum, with the USS Intrepid aircraft carrier and the Enterprise shuttle pavilion plus major exhibits.
“Seeing an aircraft carrier up close (and from the inside) is truly an amazing experience, and THEY HAVE A CONCORDE! 🤩”
Spend 90 minutes at the Museum of Ice Cream in NYC with unlimited samples, playful exhibits, and big photo moments, plus a big sprinkle pool.
“thought this was going to be not good value for money, couldn't have been more wrong, such a great time for us and the older kids and we all had a great laugh x”
Skip the ticket line at the Guggenheim for $30. Get a multilingual audio guide, access all exhibits, and see Frank Lloyd Wright’s spiral galleries.
“Very nice expirience. For teenagers is a perfect choice how to discover art. ILove Gugenheim building as an architectural masterpiece of FLW.”
AMNH admission ticket for a flexible 3 to 4 hour visit with 40+ galleries, iconic dinosaur halls, and the Milstein blue whale.
“The museum was really great experience! The building itself is also really nice looking. We visited into butterfly “show” and that was actually amazing. Highly recommend the museum but have to have time to see all”
Guided Ground Zero tour with a personal 9/11 account, Memorial Pools, Survivor Tree, plus optional 9/11 Museum skip-the-line.
“Tour guide James was fantastic. He had really detailed understanding of the history and events of 9/11 as seen through the eyes of a local New Yorker who experienced them directly in Thier normal day to day lives. But, he was witty, funny, engaging, friendly and brought the whole diverse (origin, ethnicity, nationality, gender) group together meaning everyone felt welcome and actively participant. Great job, James!”
Skip the line with a Whitney Museum ticket, see the 2024 Biennial, join free daily tours, and enjoy Renzo Piano terrace views.
“What is the purpose of having a time slot ticket when it is so crowded you cannot see the art. The hopper exhibit was 10 people deep”
Play in a colorful, multi-sensory Museum of Ice Cream NYC with unlimited ice cream, slime crafts, and photo spots in about 1 to 2 hours.
“I did not know what to expect. Having older kids (17-20 yrs old), I was hoping they would not be bored. Boy was I totally wrong!! Not only did my kids enjoy, my wife and I completely enjoyed ourselves…my wife released her inner child in that tub of balls. It was hilarious to see her authentically play. First class experience.”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
