{"id":10021,"date":"2016-03-31T10:12:11","date_gmt":"2016-03-31T14:12:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cf-staging.takewalks.com\/blog2\/?p=10021"},"modified":"2025-05-21T08:07:05","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T12:07:05","slug":"best-nyc-museums","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/best-nyc-museums","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Best Museums in NYC (Some Which You Have Never Heard Of)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The list of the best museums in NYC is long and hotly debated. Whatever you\u2019re looking for, New York\u00a0probably has a museum dedicated to it, no matter how esoteric. While we\u2019re used to hearing about the most classic ones\u00a0like the\u00a0Museum of Natural History, the Metropolitan Museum of Art , and the Guggenheim,\u00a0the city is also jam-packed with lesser-known\u00a0gems. These New York museums are often devoted to niche subjects or local interests. They are perfect for those looking for unique experiences in a city where everything has &#8220;been done&#8221; or for those with a deep interest in the history and culture of the city itself.<!-- notionvc: 03b86da9-c852-4024-8d97-a28497baa4f1 --><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20673\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20673\" style=\"width: 590px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-20673 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Walks_New-York_Battery-Park-Tour-WR-0037-600x401.jpg\" alt=\"The Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House in NYC, with a tall skyscraper behind it.\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Walks_New-York_Battery-Park-Tour-WR-0037-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Walks_New-York_Battery-Park-Tour-WR-0037-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Walks_New-York_Battery-Park-Tour-WR-0037-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Walks_New-York_Battery-Park-Tour-WR-0037.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20673\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The restored Custom House became the home of the National Museum of the American Indian.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/best-nyc-museums\/#1_The_Metropolitan_Museum_of_Art_The_Met_%E2%80%94_NYCs_Essential_Museum_Experience\" title=\"1. The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) \u2014 NYC\u2019s Essential Museum Experience\">1. The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) \u2014 NYC\u2019s Essential Museum Experience<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/best-nyc-museums\/#What_our_guests_say\" title=\"What our guests say:\">What our guests say:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/best-nyc-museums\/#2_The_Noguchi_Museum\" title=\"2. The Noguchi Museum\">2. The Noguchi Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/best-nyc-museums\/#3_The_Museum_of_the_American_Gangster\" title=\"3. The Museum of the American Gangster\">3. The Museum of the American Gangster<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/best-nyc-museums\/#4_Museum_of_Mathematics_MoMATH\" title=\"4. Museum of Mathematics (MoMATH)\">4. Museum of Mathematics (MoMATH)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/best-nyc-museums\/#5_New_York_City_Fire_Museum\" title=\"5. New York City Fire Museum\">5. New York City Fire Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/best-nyc-museums\/#6_The_Morbid_Anatomy_Museum\" title=\"6. The Morbid Anatomy Museum\">6. The Morbid Anatomy Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/best-nyc-museums\/#7_The_City_Reliquary\" title=\"7. The City Reliquary\">7. The City Reliquary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/best-nyc-museums\/#8_The_Museum_of_Sex\" title=\"8. The Museum of Sex\">8. The Museum of Sex<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/best-nyc-museums\/#9_Hamilton_Grange_National_Memorial\" title=\"9. Hamilton Grange National Memorial\">9. Hamilton Grange National Memorial<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/best-nyc-museums\/#10_New_York_Transit_Museum\" title=\"10. New York Transit Museum\">10. New York Transit Museum<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/best-nyc-museums\/#Honorable_Mentions\" title=\"Honorable Mentions\">Honorable Mentions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_Metropolitan_Museum_of_Art_The_Met_%E2%80%94_NYCs_Essential_Museum_Experience\"><\/span>1. The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) \u2014 NYC\u2019s Essential Museum Experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While the Met is hardly a hidden gem, no list of New York museums would be complete without mentioning its world-class collections. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a cultural icon, home to over two million works spanning 5,000 years\u2014from ancient Egyptian artifacts to European masterpieces and contemporary art.<\/p>\n<p>But the real secret to unlocking the Met? Taking a guided tour with an expert. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/new-york-tours\/met-tours\/\">Met Museum tours<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/new-york-tours\/met-museum-tours\/\">Met Museum Highlights experiences<\/a> offer hand-picked highlights, fascinating stories, and skip-the-line access. Our passionate guides bring the galleries to life, sharing the stories behind the art and helping you navigate this vast institution with ease.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Insiders&#8217; Tip:<\/strong> Book a tour for a richer, more engaging visit\u2014whether it\u2019s your first or tenth time. Our guides know the must-see pieces, hidden corners, and the best ways to avoid crowds.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15456\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15456\" style=\"width: 590px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-15456\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Walks-20190719-NY-Twisted-Met-0003-HIGH-RES-600x401.jpg\" alt=\"the met museum, outside\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Walks-20190719-NY-Twisted-Met-0003-HIGH-RES-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Walks-20190719-NY-Twisted-Met-0003-HIGH-RES-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Walks-20190719-NY-Twisted-Met-0003-HIGH-RES-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Walks-20190719-NY-Twisted-Met-0003-HIGH-RES.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15456\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met) in New York City is thought to be the largest museum in the United States.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_our_guests_say\"><\/span><strong>What our guests say:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Excellent<\/strong> Rob was a great guide! Very funny with great anecdotes, it&#8217;s a change from a classic tour, I recommend it!-<em> Claudia, France, Apr 15, 2025<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Excellent<\/strong> The tour with Jett was an excellent overview of the Museum. Very much interesting information packed into the two hours. We have been to the Met before, but this tour helped us figure out what else we want to focus on when we visited two days after the tour! &#8211; Gina, Italy<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Hours:<\/strong> Sunday\u2013Thursday, 10:00 a.m.\u20135:00 p.m.; Friday &amp; Saturday, 10:00 a.m.\u20139:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admission:<\/strong> Adults: $30; Seniors: $22; Students: $17 (NY, NJ, CT residents pay what they wish)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\">https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Book a guided tour:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/new-york-tours\/met-tours\/\">Met Museum Tours with Walks<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9357\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9357\" style=\"width: 590px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9357\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/IMG_1830-600x412.jpg\" alt=\"Metropolitan Museum of Art: Greek and Roman Galleries, NYC\" width=\"600\" height=\"412\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9357\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Explore the masterpieces of the Met&#8230;at a price you can afford.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!-- notionvc: f791bdab-250b-47da-abb8-5874bed3bd6b --><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_The_Noguchi_Museum\"><\/span>2. The Noguchi Museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10027\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10027\" style=\"width: 1014px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-10027 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/5237166118_a57f57d3a8_b.jpg\" alt=\"Welcome to one of the best museums in NYC that consistently flies under the radar. Click through to learn more about it. Photo by Shinya Suzuki. https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/shinyasuzuki\/5237166118\/in\/photolist-8YMR2y-8YJMjK-8YMQbU-9Axsfe-9ABeuw-bzTEPN-9AAmYd-9ABeMG-bNNj5B-9AyjfB-9Ayjrg-9AAnG7-pQTpH-pQTbt-6f9Y7t-6fe9CS-6f9Yfx-6f9Yeg-6f9XAR-6fe9wq-9Axso4-9AAnN9-9ABeTY-9AAn4d-9Ayjag-8AZPU5-28tFdS-dsU1rx-otSs1M-9SZaoL-6akU8p-9SWkRB-2J6pXn-g6HMVR-mihcov-6fe9rw-pQXnC-dNeGnZ-a3Fu83-6f9Xti-8AWHVB-8AZPQd-3aND82-5M3Cz7-6f9Xut-cWdUiU-6aq3nh-9RG8B4-6fe9jG-5ZfjpB\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/5237166118_a57f57d3a8_b.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/5237166118_a57f57d3a8_b-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/5237166118_a57f57d3a8_b-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10027\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Noguchi museum combines unparalleled intimacy with great art.\u00a0| Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/shinyasuzuki\/5237166118\/in\/photolist-8YMR2y-8YJMjK-8YMQbU-9Axsfe-9ABeuw-bzTEPN-9AAmYd-9ABeMG-bNNj5B-9AyjfB-9Ayjrg-9AAnG7-pQTpH-pQTbt-6f9Y7t-6fe9CS-6f9Yfx-6f9Yeg-6f9XAR-6fe9wq-9Axso4-9AAnN9-9ABeTY-9AAn4d-9Ayjag-8AZPU5-28tFdS-dsU1rx-otSs1M-9SZaoL-6akU8p-9SWkRB-2J6pXn-g6HMVR-mihcov-6fe9rw-pQXnC-dNeGnZ-a3Fu83-6f9Xti-8AWHVB-8AZPQd-3aND82-5M3Cz7-6f9Xut-cWdUiU-6aq3nh-9RG8B4-6fe9jG-5ZfjpB\">Shinya Suzuki <\/a>via flickr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Established by Japanese-American artist Isamu Noguchi in 1985, this museum showcased his life&#8217;s work. Its 12 galleries have\u00a0become a peaceful oasis from the chaos of the city that is a favorite among those in the know. Noguchi\u2019s work captures the harmony of modern sculpture with natural elements, all alluding to his Japanese heritage and set in this 27,000 square foot space in the Queens neighborhood of Long Island City. The museum is also nestled into an area with a lot of the best museums in New York, including the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/socratessculpturepark.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Socrates Sculpture Park<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/momaps1.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MoMA PS1<\/a>, and the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.movingimage.us\/\">Museum of the Moving Image<\/a>. However, if you\u2019re looking for something a little different than the big art museums, this is a great option.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on\u00a0the Museum of Modern Art check out our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/moma-must-see-works-new-york-museum-of-modern-art\">MOMA blog<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Insiders&#8217;\u00a0Tip:<\/strong> On a warm, sunny day, after you visit the Noguchi Museum take a walk over to Roosevelt Island (there\u2019s a walking bridge just south of the museum). It\u2019s a great spot for a picnic lunch, and you can take the famous cable car back into Manhattan from there.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hours:<\/strong> Wednesday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; CLOSED Monday and Tuesday<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> 9-01 33rd Road (at Vernon Boulevard), Long Island City, NY<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admission:<\/strong> Adults: $10; Seniors (65+): $5; Students: $5; Children Under 12: FREE<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.noguchi.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.noguchi.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_The_Museum_of_the_American_Gangster\"><\/span>3. The Museum of the American Gangster<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hollywood has glorified the role of America&#8217;s 20th-century gangsters, and New York is the setting for some of the best scenes in gangster-movie history. But the story of organized crime in America is much deeper (and darker) than\u00a0what you typically see on the big screen.\u00a0Located on St. Mark\u2019s Place between 1<sup>st<\/sup> and 2<sup>nd<\/sup> Ave. in the East Village (a frequent hangout for Al Capone, Lucky Luciano, and John Gotti), visitors can get a detailed look at what life was like for these criminals during the prohibition era, complete with photos, newspapers, and original documents from that time period. Significant items also include bullets from the Saint Valentine\u2019s Day massacre and John Dillinger\u2019s death mask. It\u2019s a must-see\u00a0for anyone interested in crime stories and the history of New York\u2019s notorious gangsters.<\/p>\n<p>For the ultimate gangster experience don&#8217;t miss <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofnewyork.com\/new-york-tours\/nyc-gangsters-tour-nypd\">Walks of New York&#8217;s\u00a0Crime tour, led by retired NYPD detectives.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Insiders&#8217;\u00a0Tip:<\/strong> The admission includes a guided tour of the museum, so plan according to the time of each tour. Tours run daily at 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 4:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hours:<\/strong> Daily, 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> 80 St. Marks Pl., New York, NY<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admission:<\/strong> Adult: $20; Students and Seniors: $12<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.museumoftheamericangangster.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.museumoftheamericangangster.org\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Museum_of_Mathematics_MoMATH\"><\/span>4. Museum of Mathematics (MoMATH)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10029\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10029\" style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-10029 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/8615521789_60dfb848d3_z.jpg\" alt=\"Is this the most family-friendly museum in NYC? Learn more in our blog. Photo by Justin Grimes. https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/notbrucelee\/8615521789\/in\/photolist-e8jNt8-e8jMX4-e8jN2M-e8jLYe-e8qrvm-e8qstN-e8qs89-gypCk-peS1a-ecE6rq-72Bi1E-gzckA-Curwec-2aTwrG-aSpSaM-j7sbpZ-daLEhh-pAPja-e8jNe4-e8qrmE-e8jMen-gzcnZ-e8qjGo-e8qsrA-pAJGB-pAPj7-KdrAg-pAJGA-gzcrq-xrgQ4-7hQgWK-gzcih-cLBsrC-aSpRXv-pdd1C-c9hXUC-8v3mpY-7b7CUD-nZpVU3-nNBcqw-nJYJd2-j7v4g7-o48fy4-78tVj2-bfPzin-nZhhhJ-62poy2-nJXY8S-7bqp8U-aRSuKP\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/8615521789_60dfb848d3_z.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/8615521789_60dfb848d3_z-600x448.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10029\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Putting mathematics into practice is the most fun you can have at an NYC museum. | Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/notbrucelee\/8615521789\/in\/photolist-e8jNt8-e8jMX4-e8jN2M-e8jLYe-e8qrvm-e8qstN-e8qs89-gypCk-peS1a-ecE6rq-72Bi1E-gzckA-Curwec-2aTwrG-aSpSaM-j7sbpZ-daLEhh-pAPja-e8jNe4-e8qrmE-e8jMen-gzcnZ-e8qjGo-e8qsrA-pAJGB-pAPj7-KdrAg-pAJGA-gzcrq-xrgQ4-7hQgWK-gzcih-cLBsrC-aSpRXv-pdd1C-c9hXUC-8v3mpY-7b7CUD-nZpVU3-nNBcqw-nJYJd2-j7v4g7-o48fy4-78tVj2-bfPzin-nZhhhJ-62poy2-nJXY8S-7bqp8U-aRSuKP\">Justin Grimes<\/a> via Flickr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>MoMATH is one of the\u00a0the best museums in NYC for the entire family. Don&#8217;t be put off by the numbers and equations, whoever said math can\u2019t be fun had never been here.\u00a0At MoMATH\u00a0the formulas you learned in school come to life in a series of interactive exhibits. Great for all ages, you can take a ride on a bike with square wheels, see how light and color can be manipulated through mathematics, and create geometric sculptures. It\u2019s as much of a visual experience as educational, and because it&#8217;s so close to Madison Park, it\u2019s a great stop in between lunch at Shake Shack and dinner at Eataly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Insiders&#8217;\u00a0Tip:<\/strong> This museum is very kid-friendly\u2014with so many interactive exhibits, it\u2019s a wonderland for young learners, so be sure to add it to your list if you are traveling with youngsters.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hours:<\/strong> Daily, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closes at 2:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> 11 East 26<sup>th<\/sup> St., New York, NY<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admission:<\/strong> Adults: $15; Child, Student, Senior: $9<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.momath.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.momath.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_New_York_City_Fire_Museum\"><\/span>5. New York City Fire Museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10031\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10031\" style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-10031 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/11738749233_41614afc22_z.jpg\" alt=\"An old fire engine in the New York City Fire Museum, one of the best museums in NYC. Photo by Sharon Mollerus. https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/clairity\/11738749233\/in\/photolist-iTjaba-iTmZmh-iTjveh-iThCpp-iTjCgd-iTjMR5-iTmotb-cEdSGo-hW2kMN-iTmxoW-cEdLN1-Gzncv-cEdMrC-cEdMQY-9qC1Nq-eqVfE4-b4M7ae-cr2GCj-cr2HJE-cr2GeY-cr2Fxo-cr2GY5-cr2F8S-cr2JpY-idzeyL-gjDwDs-7KmbEs-4nBGW8-jwodeV-n1TaXZ-eg9yha-NSdFg-jKSkKf-aRvTXP-asraK-e4P43U-7jU2EN-bAKeW1-CMH79t-9qBYHf-rGFPXt-sDuNvV-sDj9tQ-sDiZrb-4oLbcM-sDtH76-sDtJVB-sn3dGV-cEdSgu-Au3cM7\" width=\"640\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/11738749233_41614afc22_z.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/11738749233_41614afc22_z-600x451.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10031\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fire engines have always been some of the flashiest vehicles on the road. | Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/clairity\/11738749233\/in\/photolist-iTjaba-iTmZmh-iTjveh-iThCpp-iTjCgd-iTjMR5-iTmotb-cEdSGo-hW2kMN-iTmxoW-cEdLN1-Gzncv-cEdMrC-cEdMQY-9qC1Nq-eqVfE4-b4M7ae-cr2GCj-cr2HJE-cr2GeY-cr2Fxo-cr2GY5-cr2F8S-cr2JpY-idzeyL-gjDwDs-7KmbEs-4nBGW8-jwodeV-n1TaXZ-eg9yha-NSdFg-jKSkKf-aRvTXP-asraK-e4P43U-7jU2EN-bAKeW1-CMH79t-9qBYHf-rGFPXt-sDuNvV-sDj9tQ-sDiZrb-4oLbcM-sDtH76-sDtJVB-sn3dGV-cEdSgu-Au3cM7\">Sharon Mollerus<\/a> via Flickr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The New York Fire Department, or FDNY, is arguably the most famous fire department in the world. This NYC museum dedicated to the history of the city\u2019s fire fighters offers an in-depth look at how the department has evolved while preserving its culture and history. The museum\u2019s permanent collections house an\u00a0extensive collection of artifacts from the history of the fire department, with alarms and vehicles from every era, tools and clothing used by modern firefighters, and featured exhibits on specific pieces of the department\u2019s history. The museum also has a permanent memorial dedicated to the 343 members of the FDNY-EMS who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.<\/p>\n<p>If the heroism and self-sacrifice of the FDNY is something you would like to learn more about you can&#8217;t miss <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofnewyork.com\/new-york-tours\/lower-manhattan-tour\">our 9\/11 Tour.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Insiders&#8217;\u00a0Tip:<\/strong> The New York City Fire Museum offers an educational course designed to teach participants how to prevent fires in the home. It takes place a mock apartment to show how to prevent fires. A great interactive exhibit for kids.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hours:<\/strong> Daily, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> 278 Spring Street, New York, NY<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admission:<\/strong> Adults: $8; Children under 12: $5<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nycfiremuseum.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.nycfiremuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_The_Morbid_Anatomy_Museum\"><\/span>6. The Morbid Anatomy Museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This one is a little out there.\u00a0With artifacts, writings, and discussions centered around death, funeral ceremonies, medicine, and more, this is the perfect NYC museum for anyone interested in the morbid details of humans and the vast array of cultural practices surrounding the end of life. There are plenty of skulls, taxidermied animals, weird biology, and books to make your spine tingle, too.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Insiders&#8217;\u00a0Tip:<\/strong> The museum hosts a film series and podcast online, so if you want to get\u00a0a sense of what the museums is like before going, be sure to check it out.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hours:<\/strong> Daily (except Tuesdays), 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> 424-A 3<sup>rd<\/sup> Ave, Brooklyn, NY<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admission:<\/strong> Adults: $8; Seniors and Students: $6; Children 12 &amp; under: FREE<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/morbidanatomymuseum.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/morbidanatomymuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_The_City_Reliquary\"><\/span>7. The City Reliquary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This non-profit community museum celebrates nostalgia with a collection of New York City artifacts arranged according to their decades.\u00a0From old souvenirs of the past, and the signs that once graced the entrance to some of New York City\u2019s most famous buildings (the 2<sup>nd<\/sup> Ave. Deli has a former sign in the Reliquary\u2019s collection), to baseball memorabilia, and\u00a0original subway tokens, this museum provides small snapshots into the everyday lives of New Yorkers through the years. As far as New York museums go, it&#8217;s small\u00a0but has a lot to show off.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Insiders&#8217;\u00a0Tip:<\/strong> Be sure to check out the rotating Community Collections exhibits, which tell the story of past residents in the Brooklyn neighborhood.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hours:<\/strong> Thursday through Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> 370 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, NY<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admission:<\/strong> Adults: $5; Students and Seniors: $4; Children: FREE<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cityreliquary.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.cityreliquary.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_The_Museum_of_Sex\"><\/span>8. The Museum of Sex<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10033\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10033\" style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10033\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/10232476543_974c330f19_z-1.jpg\" alt=\"Photo b Eden, Janine and Jim.https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/search\/?text=museum%20of%20sex&amp;license=4%2C5%2C6%2C9%2C10\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/10232476543_974c330f19_z-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/10232476543_974c330f19_z-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10033\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The museum of sex has become an institution among the best museums in NYC for its fun and uncompromising look at a taboo subject. | Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/search\/?text=museum%20of%20sex&amp;license=4%2C5%2C6%2C9%2C10\">Eden, Janine and Jim<\/a> via Flickr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The entrance to New York&#8217;s Museum of Sex greets you with\u00a0an array of tools, books, and accessories all pertaining to the subject of this tasteful yet titillating NYC museum. Simply visiting the gift shop is a popular activity, but for those ages 18 and up there\u2019s a whole world of exploration in the museum. While some aspects are bit tacky (for example, the &#8220;Jump For Joy&#8221; exhibit that includes inflated breasts that you can bounce around), some of the other exhibits delve deep into the history, art, and nature of sex.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Insiders&#8217;\u00a0Tip:<\/strong>\u00a0the MoSex has one of the best bars\/cafes in the neighborhood. If you need a break after browsing the museum, this is a great spot to grab a coffee, tea, or beer before moving onto your next activity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hours:<\/strong> Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> 233 5<sup>th<\/sup> Ave., New York, NY<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admission:<\/strong> Adults: $18.50; Seniors, Students, and Military: $16.50<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.museumofsex.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.museumofsex.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Hamilton_Grange_National_Memorial\"><\/span>9. Hamilton Grange National Memorial<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10038\" style=\"width: 1014px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-10038 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/9329384661_af4ae46aff_b.jpg\" alt=\"This is one of the best musuems in NYC that few people have ever been to. Click through to find out more about it. Photo by Malcolm manners. https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mmmavocado\/9329384661\/in\/photolist-nnduTn-fdpx2F-nBEDES-dtRuLu-fdDPpS-fdpwZP-fdpwLx-fdDRDj-fdpwVi-fdpwSr-fdpuwa-fdpurF\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/9329384661_af4ae46aff_b.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/9329384661_af4ae46aff_b-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/9329384661_af4ae46aff_b-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Hamilton Grange National Memorial is a classic piece of American History in a tranquil corner of NYC | Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mmmavocado\/9329384661\/in\/photolist-nnduTn-fdpx2F-nBEDES-dtRuLu-fdDPpS-fdpwZP-fdpwLx-fdDRDj-fdpwVi-fdpwSr-fdpuwa-fdpurF\">Malcolm Manners<\/a> via Flickr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You\u00a0may not be able to land tickets to Broadway\u2019s sensation \u2018Hamilton\u2019 &#8211; \u00a0a hip hop musical about the life of America\u2019s found father Alexander Hamilton &#8211; but that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t see a part of this founding father&#8217;s life here in New York City. During his final years (before political rival Aaron Burr famously killed him in a duel) Hamilton built this home in the area now called Hamilton Heights. Thanks to the efforts of a local church and the National Parks Service, the home was preserved (and relocated twice), becoming a memorial and museum dedicated to Hamilton\u2019s legacy. Today, you can visit the museum and walk through the rooms Hamilton, his family, and other significant characters in American political history once walked through. The museum also features some stunning pieces of original furniture. As a very interesting side note, you can learn the improbable story of how the National Parks Service moved the entire house down the street in one piece.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Insiders&#8217;\u00a0Tip:<\/strong> Take the tour, it&#8217;s worth it. Tours run at 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m.\u00a0They are\u00a0run by the park rangers who really enjoy giving you a colorful picture of what life was like during the time of the Founding Fathers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hours:<\/strong> Wednesday through Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> 414 West 141<sup>st<\/sup> Street, New York, NY<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admission:<\/strong> FREE<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/hagr\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/hagr\/index.htm<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_New_York_Transit_Museum\"><\/span>10. New York Transit Museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10035\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10035\" style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-10035 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/14267121750_38834169cf_z.jpg\" alt=\"The New York Transit museum is one of the best museums in NYC but also one of the least visited. Click through to learn which other museums are on that list. Photo by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mtaphotos\/14267121750\/in\/photolist-nJJJeL-5o8x2h-nZbHLS-4Y4Fyr-mZW6tR-mZXP7C-mZXNVL-mZW8KT-mZW9m2-mZW8qp-mZW5Z4-nJJyHk-5o4teH-mZXPDu-mZW9bx-mZW9xp-mZW6Qx-mZW8YZ-o27bkN-mZW6nD-mZXP6f-4ePXgH-mZW5De-5o4j4i-mZXPhh-jqtg2V-nJJNeh-mZW8kz-mZW9tM-nJJNy5-mZXNRh-nJJHUC-o2e9K2-o27bSQ-nJJNf9-o27bid-nJKysB-4f1KLG-o41vUZ-7LLc2S-77MSkJ-nQG3CF-7PaBYL-23wJ8h-nQVhah-nQVhjA-nyuveU-9pcJcw-nyusvP-q17mtX\" width=\"640\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/14267121750_38834169cf_z.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/14267121750_38834169cf_z-600x404.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10035\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Grabbing a shot of an antique train at the New York City Transit Museum | photo by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mtaphotos\/14267121750\/in\/photolist-nJJJeL-5o8x2h-nZbHLS-4Y4Fyr-mZW6tR-mZXP7C-mZXNVL-mZW8KT-mZW9m2-mZW8qp-mZW5Z4-nJJyHk-5o4teH-mZXPDu-mZW9bx-mZW9xp-mZW6Qx-mZW8YZ-o27bkN-mZW6nD-mZXP6f-4ePXgH-mZW5De-5o4j4i-mZXPhh-jqtg2V-nJJNeh-mZW8kz-mZW9tM-nJJNy5-mZXNRh-nJJHUC-o2e9K2-o27bSQ-nJJNf9-o27bid-nJKysB-4f1KLG-o41vUZ-7LLc2S-77MSkJ-nQG3CF-7PaBYL-23wJ8h-nQVhah-nQVhjA-nyuveU-9pcJcw-nyusvP-q17mtX\">Metropolitan Transportation Authority<\/a> via Flickr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Possibly the most important part of New York City\u2019s infrastructure, the subway system connects all five boroughs through its complex network of subterranean tunnels. To celebrate and preserve its history, New York City\u2019s Metropolitan Transportation Authority\u2019s museum showcases exhibits that commemorate the past, present, and future of the subway. With art installations, educational exhibits on the subway&#8217;s creation, and artifacts from previous decades, this museum is an unexpected gem among the best museums in NYC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Insiders&#8217;\u00a0Tip:<\/strong> The Transit Museum has an extra gift shop in Grand Central Station with a few tiny pieces you can see while passing through, but the actual museum is just a short subway ride away in Brooklyn.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hours:<\/strong> Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Boerum Pl &amp; Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admission:<\/strong> Adults: $7; Children age 2 to 17: $5; Seniors: $5 and Free on Wednesdys<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/web.mta.info\/mta\/museum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/web.mta.info\/mta\/museum<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Honorable_Mentions\"><\/span>Honorable Mentions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>New Yorkers love to create museums for odd things, especially in small spaces. It\u2019s actually not out of character for city dwellers to open up museums in their own homes, hallways, or even the odd discontinued elevator. If you\u2019re interested in checking out a few of these, we recommend the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.torahanimalworld.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Torah Animal World<\/a>, a museum dedicated to taxidermy in the home of a New Yorker; the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.elevatorhistory.org\/page-1073261\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Long Island City Elevator Historical Society<\/a>; the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.atlasobscura.com\/places\/the-troll-museum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Troll Museum<\/a>, which Atlas Obscura describes as \u201cA sixth floor walk-up in New York City&#8217;s Lower East Side, where a woman in elf ears named Reverend Jen, along with her pet chihuahua, Reverend Jen Jr., give a guided tour of a unique collection of vintage trolls and troll memorabilia\u201d; and of course, the new <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thnk1994.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tonya Harding &amp; Nancy Kerrigan 1994 Museum<\/a>, which is located in someone&#8217;s hallway and highlights memorabilia from that classic moment in ice skating history.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10042\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/8-LUGARES-DE-ITALIA-QUE-21.jpg\" alt=\"The best unknown musuems in NYC are hiding in plain sight, you just have to know where to look... \" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/8-LUGARES-DE-ITALIA-QUE-21.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/8-LUGARES-DE-ITALIA-QUE-21-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/8-LUGARES-DE-ITALIA-QUE-21-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/8-LUGARES-DE-ITALIA-QUE-21-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> &#8230; <a title=\"The 10 Best Museums in NYC (Some Which You Have Never Heard Of)\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/best-nyc-museums\" aria-label=\"More on The 10 Best Museums in NYC (Some Which You Have Never Heard Of)\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":10033,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[614,612],"tags":[850,946],"ppma_author":[656],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The 10 Best Museums in NYC (Some Which You Have Never Heard Of)<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Some of the best museums in NYC are also some of the most obscure. 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