Qualquer visitante em Nova Iorque deve gastar pelo menos um par de horas neste grande museu. Desenhado por Richard Morris Hunt em 1895, tem mais de 150.000 metros quadrados de espaço em exposição. Entre as pinturas européias no espólio, se-incluem obras de Monet, Degas, Van Gogh, Cézanne, Titian e Vermeer. A galeria egípcia é incomparável. Arte asiática, escultura, armas e fotografias também competem por sua atenção. Durante o verão, o jardim ao céu aberto exibe esculturas contemporâneas. Veja a página de internet do museu para o calendário, detalhes de filiação, detalhes completos das visitas e especialmente o encontro das ferias de Met na segunda-feira.
O Museu Americano de História Natural é uma atração popular e um dos maiores museus de história natural do mundo. O museu abriga uma vasta coleção de artefatos e exposições, todos voltados para revelar segredos do belo mundo natural. A visita começa com esqueletos e réplicas em tamanho real de elefantes, dinossauros e outras criaturas extintas, que o recebem ao entrar no salão principal. Outros pontos de interesse incluem o Hall of Human Biology and Evolution, o Hall of Meteorites, uma vasta coleção de pedras preciosas, um cinema IMAX e shows (com custo extra) no Rose Center for Earth and Space< /a>, bem como uma biblioteca de pesquisa. O museu oferece uma série de passeios para personalizados, bem como programas e viagens educacionais, permitindo que os visitantes explorem as exposições em detalhes.
Esta potência no mundo da arte moderna também é um dos museus mais conhecidos do mundo. Suas galerias estão repletas de exposições intrigantes apresentando meios que vão desde pintura e desenho até impressão e ilustração. Os fãs de fotografia também encontrarão muito amor no MoMA (Museu de Arte Moderna). Obras de arte clássicas intimamente associadas ao museu incluem Marilyn Monroe de Andy Warhol e Les Demoiselles d'Avignon de Pablo Picasso. Se o seu apetite por comida começar a competir com o seu apetite por arte, há um restaurante charmoso no local, bem como uma loja de presentes para você passear ao sair.
O Guggenheim é admirado tanto pela sua arquitectura como sua arte. O edifício foi desenhado pelo arquitecto Frank Lloyd Wright. Seu exterior branco e seu interior de cúpula em vidro combinam-se para dar um ar moderno e limpo ao lugar. Uma renovação, realizada no início de 1990 adicionou uma torre de dez andares, o espaço extra contém uma colecção das esculturas e uma cafeteria com vista para o Parque Central. Em exposição, tem os trabalhos dos impressionistas, Kadinsky, Paul Klee e Picasso.
Come to the The Newark Museum of Art to immerse yourself in a world of art, beauty and innovation. Exhibits are not restricted to fine art but also include installation art and artifact exhibits. Besides the quintessential features of a museum, the Newark Museum goes a step further to make your experience extraordinary. From a well-equipped library open to the public by appointment to curator-led museum tour podcasts that can be downloaded from their website, the Museum endeavors to take the visitor on a great trip. It also conducts art appreciation workshops for kids and adults.
John Ballantine House was the residence of Jeanette and John Holme Ballantine, owner of a local brewery business. Built around 1885, the brick wall structure is an example of Dutch architecture. Converted into a museum, the house has a dining room, a bed room, a billiard room, a library and a parlor. All the rooms have been restored to represent the era in which they were built. Some other rooms have been made into galleries with artifacts that show the changing lifestyle of the people during the 18th Century. The house is part of the Newark Museum showcasing the decorative arts used in the cultural and social life of the county during the 18th and 19th Centuries.
Located by Little Neck Bay, the Saddle Rock Grist Mill was a historic mill used to grind grain and corn. Built in the 18th Century, it is one of the only remaining tidal-powered flour mills in the nation. Now functioning as a museum on local history, it retains its original architecture including its iconic gambrel roof shape.
The Crane-Phillips House is a Victorian-style cottage located in Cranford, New Jersey. It is now a museum which is operated by the Cranford Historical Society and it shows how life was for modest families in the Victorian opulence era. The museum displays a lot of artifacts like Native American, American Civil and Revolutionary War artifacts, to name a few. This museum was added to National Register of Historic Places on August 14, 1997.
The structure housing the Boonton Historical Society and Museum was originally built as a personal abode of Dr. John Taylor, who lived here with his spouse Adelaide Kanouse. Dating back to the year 1898, it was converted into a history museum in the year 1959. The museum was born out of the efforts of a few local merchants who were keen to promote and conserve Boonton's rich history and culture. Boonton Historical Society and Museum boasts of a wide assemblage of historic artifacts related to the town's eventful past. Additionally, it also arranges for guided tours and educative programs to a lively audience visiting this spectacular example of Victorian Gothic and Colonial Revival architectural styles.
Merchants and Drovers Tavern is a historic tavern that is now transformed in to a museum that chronicles the travel and leisure life of early America. For details, check website.
Built in the year 1762, the Proprietary House was constructed by John Edward Pryor in the Georgian style of architecture. The mansion is one of the last standing structures of the Thirteen Colonies in the United States. Over a period of time, a number of well-known personalities like William Franklin, Mathias Bruen, etc resided at the mansion. Before the War of 1812, the building was converted into a hotel but couldn't sustain the aftermath of the war. Finally, in the 20th Century, the house went under restoration procedures and now serves as a museum. Visit the museum to know more about the men and women who contributed to the development of the country in the bygone era from the various exhibits on display.
Campbell-Christie House is a sandstone four room house that was first built in the 17th century by Jacob Campbell who was a member of the Bergen County way back during the American revolution. This Dutch styled house has also been listed on the National Register of Historical places. The house is open for tours and special events. You'll witness some period manuscripts, exhibits, artifacts and other rich sources of history of the American revolution. The Bergen County Historical Society has created an out kitchen, with a bake oven.