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The Best Museums in New York State

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Museums in New York State

The Metropolitan Museum of Art ©
Art Museum
The Metropolitan Museum of Art , New York City
4.8
The country's largest museum, The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses vast series of collections, with more than 2 million works divided among
Tours from $35
American Museum of Natural History ©
Natural History Museum
American Museum of Natural History , New York City
4.2
Navigate the wonders of the natural world at American Museum of Natural History, one of the largest museums in the world. Conveniently locate
Tickets from $28
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) ©
Art Museum
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) , New York City
4.3
Delve into the world of 19th- and 20th-century art at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). The museum houses more than 150,000 paintings, drawing
Tickets from $25
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New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour
4.8
Duration: 6 hours
EXPERTLY-GUIDEDGet accompanied by a licensed NYC tour guide, who will hop off at each stop to provide you with a comprehensive & more private sightseeing experienceLUXURY BUSESRide in climate-controlled, luxury tour buses that offer a comfortable and pleasant touring experience, as well as protection from weather elements. Two bus price options: our standard closed-top luxury bus) or upgrade to a glass-top/open-top convertible bus. Please note that convertible buses switch from open-tops to glass-tops between Oct 15 - Mar 15 due to colder temperatures.AWARD-WINNINGWe're committed to providing a more enjoyable sightseeing experience. Our Discover NY Tour is a recipient of numerous industry-recognized awards!GUIDED WALKSEnjoy 15-minute guided walking tours of NYC's iconic places - Central Park, Rockefeller Center, 9/11 Memorial & more!FERRY RIDETake a ferry ride for breathtaking views of the NYC skyline from the water!
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New York Public Library ©
Specialty Museum
New York Public Library , New York City
4.7
Admire the high marble arches and elegant pillars of one of New York City’s most iconic landmarks, New York Public Library. Situated in midto
Tours from $12
Corning Museum of Glass ©
Specialty Museum
Corning Museum of Glass , Corning
4.7
Dedicated to the history, art, and science of glass Corning Museum of Glass boasts a collection of more than 45,000 glass objects. Trace 3,50
Tours from $22

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Museum destinations in New York State

New York CityTrip planner Best for: Observation Deck, Scenic Walking Area, Historic Site CorningTrip planner Best for: Specialty Museum, Art Museum, Historic Walking Area CooperstownTrip planner Best for: Specialty Museum, Art Museum, Water Body RochesterTrip planner Best for: Children’s Museum, History Museum, Park AlbanyTrip planner Best for: Government Building, Natural History Museum, History Museum
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New York State

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Observation Decks · Scenic Walking Areas · Historic Sites
Looking for museums in New York state unquestionably leads to New York City, one of the world's most prominent cultural and artistic centers. Art lovers will find their piece of heaven at famous museums like The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Museum of Modern Art, and Frick Collection at a historic Fifth Avenue mansion. American Museum of Natural History, one of the largest museums in the world, will satisfy even the most demanding of nature buffs. If you want even more than New York City has to offer, head to Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, where you can learn about the historic relationship between humans and glass.
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