Waterfront museum This is great place to learn about New York Harbor, it will enhance your knowledge of New York Harbour with some amazing facts about the water front.
Address: 699 Columbia Street, Brooklyn NY 11231.
Email: dsharps@waterfrontmuseum.org
Tel/Fax: 718 624 4719
www.waterfrontmuseum.org/
Brooklyn Botanic Garden Located on 52 acres, the garden includes herb and Rose gardens. The Garden was opened in 1910 and it is worth a visit and bring the whole family along as there is something to see for everyone.
Address: 1000 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11225.
Email: info@bbg.org
Phone: 718 623 7200
www.bbg.org
Brooklyn Academy of Music The first performance at the academy was 1861; the academy has a theatre that seats approx 2200 people. The BAM will provide you with the best art, concerts and classical dance.
Address: 30 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn. NY 11217.
Email: info@bam.org
Phone: 718.636.4100
Bronx Zoo Spectacular is the best way to describe one of the World’s best Zoo’ with houses over 4000 animals. Gorillas, Leopards and much more make the Zoo are great place to bring the family. The Zoo is also renowned for exhibits which have scooped many rewards.
Address: 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx, NY 10460.
Email for information on events rlibretti@wcs.org
Phone: (718) 220 5100
www.bronxzoo.com
Broadway City It has it all video games, virtual reality simulations and much more so this amusement venue is well worth a visit and an intriguing and exciting experience is guaranteed.
Address: 241 W. 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036.
Phone: 212.997.9797
Bargemusic One of the largest Music barges in the world the vessel does not travel anymore. Visitors of all ages and nationalities can relax and share in the beauty of the music.
Phone 718) 624-2083, Office
Fax: (718) 624-1155
music@bargemusic.org
www.bargemusic.org
Astroland Amusement Park Visit the park to experience the great rides, relax on the beach or enjoy the fine dining facilities that are on offer. Visitors of all ages will enjoy the great Cyclone Roller coaster.
Address: 1000 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224.
Phone: (718) 372 0275
Fax: (718) 265 2155
American Museum of the Moving Image The aim of the Museum is to enhance the public’s knowledge art, television and digital media and also demonstrate the effect their influence on culture and society. Visitors can marvel at the fantastic artefacts or attend some great lectures.
Address: 35 Avenue at 36 Street, Astoria, New York 11106.
Phone: (718) 784 4520
Alley Pond Environmental Centre Located in over 600 acres of land this non profit centre will provide it viewers with a great insight in to the place where a major part of New York’ wild life is housed. The Alley Pond also prides itself on its ability to educate it visitors.
Address: 228-06 Northern Boulevard, Douglaston, NY 11363.
Email: info@alleypond.com
Phone: 718 229 4000
www.alleypond.com
National Academy of Design The academy is an extraordinary place to visit, it is rich in art with over 230 sculptures and approx 2,250 paintings. The academy is a must for all art lovers.
Address: 1083 Fifth Avenue | New York, NY 10128
Tel: 212.369.4880
Fax: 212-360-6795
www.nationalacademy.org
Museum of the City of New York Located on 104th street this museum plays home to over one and a half million paintings, manuscripts, sculptures and much more. The museum tried to include everyone, it is wheel chair friendly, and it has hearing devices for all programs of offer as well as sign language facilities for advanced bookings. Well worth a visit and a unique experience is guaranteed.
Address: 1220 fifth avenue New York New York 10029.
For more information Email: webmaster@mcny.org
Phone: 212-534-1672, ext. 3320.
www.mcny.org
Jewish Museum The Museum was opened in 1904 and so it recently celebrated it Centennial year. It holds over 28,000 objects including paintings, manuscripts and sculptures. Visit this museum and enjoy the feature which describes events that have evolved over the past 4000 years.
Address: 1109 Fifth Avenue at 92nd street, New York.
Phone: 212.423.3200
www.thejewishmuseum.org
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Browse the informative guides or investigate the spectacular theatres or maybe take a guided tour where you can arrange meet some of the famous artists and musicians, the center has something for everyone.
Address: 140 West 65th Street, NY, NY 10023.
Phone: 212.875.5456
www.lincolncenter.org/index2.asp
Literally Alive Children’s Theatre The simple aim, to get children involved in the arts in a bid to enhance and develop their imaginations and creative abilities. You can witness superb theatrical features which include the children and so a great time is guaranteed.
For more information 212 866 5170
www.literallyvalive.com
Madame Tussaud’s This has been a great source of entertainment for over 200 years, it has over 170 wax figures of some of the world’s most famous people.
Address: 234 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036.
Email: nfo@madametussaudsny.com
Phone: 800 246 8872
Fax: 212 719 9440
www.madametussaudsny.com
Museum of Television and Radio The place that has it all, documentaries, sports, comedy, chat shows and much much more. It also operates educational programs for all ages.
Address: The Museum in New York, 25 West 52 street, New York City.
Phone: 212 621-6600
www.mtr.org
Madison Square Garden Well everyone has heard of the garden as it is the world’s most famous arena. It hosts world title fights, concerts and all major events as well as being the home of the famous NY Knicks. So it is worth a visit to see what goes on behind the scenes at this spectacular arena.
Address: Madison Square Garden, 4 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, New York 10001.
For more information on events please call 212.465.MSG1 (6741).
www.thegarden.com/index.jsp
Morgan Library A library with a vast number of books and manuscripts from all ages, a unique and informative experience is assured. The Library is closed to the public until 2006 due to renovations.
Address: 29 East 36th Street, New York, NY.
Email: media@morganlibrary.org
Phone: 212 685 0610
www.morganlibrary.org
Museum of Jewish Heritage This center remembers the Holocaust with extraordinary pictures and artefacts and it also celebrates the vibrant Jewish community that exists today.
Address: 36 Battery Place • Battery Park City • New York, NY 10280.
Phone: 1.646.437.4200
http://www.mjhnyc.org/index.htm
Museum of Modern art Founded in 1929 this museum features over 14,000 films and over 138,000 books the aim of this spectacular museum is to educate it visitors the varying kinds of modern and contemporary arts.
Phone: 2127189400
info@moma.org
www.moma.org
Atlantis Marine World The Marine world that has it all so bring the family along to see the Sea Lions shows, take a ride in a submarine or speak to the educated staff and learn all about the marines inhabitants. You can also visit the numerous workshops that are in site.
Address: 431 East Main Street, Riverhead, NY 11901.
Phone: 631 208 9200
www.atlantismarineworld.com
World Financial Center Home to some of the world’s largest financial firms this building overlooks the Hudson River. There are events all year around, in the winter there are exhibits in the galleries and in the summer there are some outdoor events also, well worth a visit while touring New York.
Address: Brookfield Financial, Properties, 200 Liberty Street, Lobby Level New York, New York10281.
Email: info@worldfinancialcenter.com
Phone: 212 945 2600
Fax: 212 945 3392
www.worldfinancialcenter.com
Whitney Museum Founded in 1986, the museum is home to over 12,000 paintings from over‘2000 artist. The aim of the museum is also to educate it visitors and there are several educational program available and they contribute to a great experience.
Email: feedback@whiteny.org
Phone: (212) 570-7721
Fax: (212) 570-7711
www.whitney.org
Wave Hill With over 100,000 visitors annually this cultural paradise is based on 28 acres. Wave hill is a non profit organisation and as well as educational lectures for visitors of all ages the center also has award winning gardens and much more making it well worth a visit.
Address: West 249th Street and Independence Avenue, 675 West 252nd Street, Bronx, NY 10471-2899.
Email: info@wavehill.com
Phone: 718.549.3200
www.wavehill.org
Brooklyn Children’s Museum Established in 1899 the aim of the museum is to educate children in a innovative and enjoyable way. The museum as scooped numerous awards for its exhibits, and you can also attend workshops on site.
Address: 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213.
Phone: 718 735 4400
Fax: 718 604 7442
www.bchildmus.org
Brooklyn History Museum The BHS is a non profit educational museum and it is well worth a visit for anyone who is touring New York as a unique experience is guaranteed.
Address: 128 Pierrepont Street,Brooklyn, New York 11201.
Phone: 718 222 4111
Fax: 718 222 3794
www.brooklynhistory.org
Brooklyn Museum of Art Locates on area of over 555,000 square feet, this museum hosts some world famous collections and for the art and culture purist it is a place that is well worth a visit. One of the main attractions is the ancient Egyptian collections that have made the museum their home.
Address: 200 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Email: info@ brooklynmuseum.org
Phone: (718) 638-5000
Fax: (718) 501-6136
www.brooklynmuseum.org
Carnegie Hall The hall is a recognised as one of the World’s most famous concerts venue and it is still expanding.
Email: bookingoffice@carnegiehall.org
Address: Carnegie Hall, 881 Seventh Avenue,N ew York, NY 10019-3210
212.903.9710
Central Park based on over 480 acres, every visitor to New York must go to Central park; this famous park has it all, lakes, dining and sports facilities, carriage rides a Zoo and much much more.
www.centralpark.org
Phone: 212-794-6564
Central Park Wildlife Center The aim of the center is to educate its visitors on wildlife and the inhabitants of the center. The park is well worth a visit are there are more than 1400 animals on view to entertain both adults and children alike.
http://wcs.org/home/zoos/centralpark
Children’s Museum of Manhattan This museum was established in 1973, it is a non profit organisation and the building is located on 5 floors with exhibitions on each that will be suitable for families and a great learning experience is guaranteed.
Address: 212 West 83rd Street, New York, NY 10024.
Email: info@cmom.org
Phone: 212 721 1234
www.cmom.org
Golden Center for the Performing Arts Established in 1961 this non profit organisation attracts over 345,000 visitors a year. The center is well worth a visit as visitors can sample jazz; dance numerous events and much more.
Address: 65-30 Kissene Boulevard, Flushing NY 11367
Email webmaster@coldencenter.org
Phone: 718 5442996
www.coldencenter.org
Cooper Hewitt Design Museum Any tourist in New York should consider visiting this museum as it plays home to over 250,000 varying objects and artefacts.
Email: chtours@si.edu
Phone: (212) 849-8351)
http://ndm.si.edu
Empire State Building One of the World’s most famous buildings, the observatory that is located on the 86th floor, it towers 320 metres above ground level. The floor was opened to the public way back in 1931 and since then it has attracted over 112 million visitors. So if you’re in New York you should put the Empire State Building at the top of your list of things to do as a fantastic unique experience is guaranteed.
Address: 350 Fifth Avenue, between 33rd and 34th Streets, in midtown Manhattan, New York, NY 10118.
Phone: 212-736-3100
www.esbnyc.com
International Center of Photography Established in 1966, the center is a great place to bring the whole family as the exhibitions range from fine art to video and digital imaging.
Address: 1133 Avenue of the Americas, (Avenue of the Americas at 43rd Street)
Phone: (212) 857-0001
www.icp.org
Rockefeller Center Originating way back in 1928, the center sits on 11 acres and has 19 commercial buildings. The center boast an array of attractions, shopping, dining, ice skating and much more make this a great place to visit.
Address: Manhattan from 49th to 52nd Streets, Fifth to Seventh Avenues.
Phone: 212 632 3975
http://www.rockefellercenter.com
Prospect Park This Park site on approx 525 acres and it is a beautiful nature resort which has a lake and forests to offer. Combine that with an on site Zoo and its concert and events hosting capabilities and it is the complete park and it is well worth a look.
Email: info@prospectpark.org
Phone: 718 965 8951
www.prospectpark.org
Puppetworks Founded in 1980 this non profit organisation is dedicated to providing brilliant puppet theatre entertainment and also to preserving all aspect of puppet theatre for the future.
Email: puppetworks@nyc.rr.com
Address: 338 Sixth Avenue, (at 4th Street) Brooklyn, New York.
Phone: 718 965 3391
www.puppetworks.org
Queens Botanical Garden Established in 1939, the garden is located on approx 40 acres and it breathtaking landscape makes it a great place to bring the whole family.
Address: 43-50 Main Street | Flushing, NY 11355 | 718.886.3800.
www.queensbotanical.org
Queens County Farm Museum This farm Museum is situated on 47 acres and it date back to 1697. This peaceful haven is a great place to take a break, the onsite features include herb garden, planting fields and much more.
Email: info@queensfarm.org
Address: 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, NY 11004.
Phone: 718 347 3276 ext 1
www.queensfarm.org
Queens Museum of Art This Museum’s aim to educate is visitors in all aspects of the arts form educational programming to the visual arts. Visitors can enjoy the many exhibits that the Museum has to offer regarding the Queen’s lifestyle, beliefs and cultural beliefs.
Address: Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Quenns NY 11368.
Phone: 718 592 9700
www.quennsm.org
Queens Zoo Located in the Bronx, this Zoo was made available to the public in 1992. One of three Zoo’s operated by the Wildlife Conservation Society, the Zoo has a lot to offer its visitors, everything from endangered species to parrots, it has it all. A great day is guaranteed for the whole family.
Address: 2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, New York, 10460.
Phone: 718 220 5100
Radio City Music Hall One of America’ leading entertainers, the hall was opened to the public on the 27th of December 1932. Many greats have graced this arena, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and many more. In 1999 there was a $70 million restoration project completed on the Hall.
Address: 1260 6th Avenue, New York, NY 10020.
www.radiocity.com
Snug harbor Cultural Center This beautiful cultural center is based on 83 acres and it plays home to 26 historic buildings including Greek revival buildings and Beaux arts.
Email: info@snug-harbor.com
Address: 100 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, New York, USA 10301.
Phone: 718 448 2500
Fax: 718 442 8534
www.snug-harbor.org
Sony Wonder Technology Lab A great place to keep the entire family amused, the lab consists of four floors of gizmos and gadgets and much more. As a visitor you will also witness the interesting exhibits or perhaps playing with the artists is or producing your own movie is your things, either way this place had it all.
Address: 56th Street and Madison Avenue New York City
Phone: 212 833 8100
http://www.sonywondertechlab.com/
South Street Seaport The area that it has it all, dining, night clubs, over 100 shops, relax by the waterfront, or visit the South Street Seaport Museum and much more is on offer to give yourself plenty of time and enjoy
Email: seaport@therousecompany.com
Address: South Street Seaport, 19 Fulton Street, Suite 201, New York, New York 10038.
Phone: 212-732-8257
Fax: 212-964-8056
Web: www.southstreetseaport.com
Staten Island Botanical garden Forever changing the garden was founded in 1977 and it is located on over 90 acres. It makes for a great day out people of all ages, you can visit the wetlands, ponds and forests and you can also checkout the new Chinese gardens.
Email: sibginc@aol.com
Address: 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301.
Phone: (718) 273-8200
Fax: (718) 442-3645
Ukrainian Museum Visit the Museum and bask in the culture that creates a vibrant reflection on the Ukrainian lifestyle. It’s a place to bring whole family as there are entertaining exhibitions on view as well as the opportunity to broaden the mind by attending the educational lectures that are held.
Address: 203 Second Avenue (bet. 12th & 13th Sts.) New York, NY 10003.
Phone: 212 228 0110
Email: info@UkrainianMuseum.org
United Nations Tours As the name would suggests you can partake in guided tours of the United Nations where you will about the structure of the organisation and much more, The tours are multilingual to and they operate every 30 minutes.
Phone: 212 963 7539
www.un.org/tours
Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts The Center has been operating for over 50 years and it plays home to concerts plays and all aspects of the performing arts.
Address: Brooklyn Centre 2900 campus road, Brooklyn New York 11210.
Email: email@brooklycenter.com
Phone: 718 951 560
Fax: 718 951 4343
www.brooklycenter.com
Walking Tours of Hassidic Crown Heights Discover and learn about the Hassidic lifestyle by visiting this non profit organisation. Dating back to 1734 when the Chassidic movement was founded this is a great place to educate your mind.
Address: 305 Kingston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213.
Phone (718) 953-5244
Fax (718) 771-6315
Email: tour@jewishtours.com
www.jewishtours.com
NY Waterway-Ferry & Sightseeing Cruises A great way to see New York so if you visit the city be sure and take a cruise where you can witness spectacular scenery on all sides. The staff are welcoming and will help to educate you on the cities culture and they will make you and your family feel right at home.
Address: Pershing Road, Weehawken, NJ 07086.
Email:customerservice@nywaterway.com
Phone: 1-800-53-FERRY
Noble Maritime Collection Opened in 2002 the collection features educational ships’ graveyards of New York.
Address: 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building D, Staten Island, New York, 10301.
Phone: 718 447 6490
Fax: 718 447 6056
www.noblemaritime.org
New York Transit Museum The Museum plays home to elevated cars, buses and many more forms of transport that have been used in New York over the past century. Visitors will also be educated about the evolution of transport in New York.
Address: Corner of Boerum Pl. & Schermenhorn Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201.
Phone: (718) 694-1600
http://www.mta.info
New York Stock Exchange Well most people will have heard of the world famous New York stock Exchange but this center will educate people as to how the whole organisation functions. So much happens at the hub of the business world so it is well worth a look.
Address: 11 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005.
Phone: 212 656 3000
www.nyse.com
New York Skyride Officially opened on February 21st 1995, this simulation ride provides non stop action for people of all ages as it carries its occupants through New York’s most famous sights.
Address: 350 Fifth Ave, Suite 213, New York, NY 10118.
Email: info@skyride.com
Phone: 212-279-9777
Metropolitan Museum of Art The Museum is simply enormous with over 2 million objects dating from ancient to modern times. This includes the Egyptian gallery which on its own will entertain the entire family on the amazing history of Egypt and its people.
Address: 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10028-0198.
Phone: 212-535-7710
http://www.metmuseum.org/visitor/index.asp
New York Public Library Aside from it educational exhibitions and it beautiful art building this non profit New York Library holds more information that any library in the US. This makes is one of the top libraries in the world and so when in New York you should put it down o your list of places to visit as a unique experience is guaranteed.
Email: info@nypl.org
Phone: 212-930-0800
http://www.nypl.org
New York Mercantile Exchange In existence for over 133 years, this is the world’s largest physical commodity exchange center. The Exchange has had five separate names since its opening and there is an on site shop where you can find memorabilia documenting the history of the exchange.
Email: info@nymex.com
Address: World Financial Center, One North End Avenue, New York, NY 10282-1101.
Phone: 212 299-2000
http://www.nymex.com
New York Hall of Science A truly wonderful, enjoyable and educational experience for people pf all ages is to be had when visiting this New York Science Hall, they have over 230 exhibits which delve into all aspects of light, bio chemistry and optical illusions.
Address: 47-01 111th Street in Queens.
Phone: (718 699-0005)
http://www.nyhallsci.org
New York City Fire Museum The Museum plays home to artefacts dating from way back in the 18th century right up to the present day. A great place of interest and a great place to bring the whole family so that they can understand the history of the Fire department in this great city.
Phone: 212 691 1903 x11
www.nycfiremusenm.org
New York Aquarium Housing over 8000 animals the New York Aquarium occupies over 14 acres. This is a must when in New York as there is something for everyone and so a great day out will be had by all.
Address: New York Aquarium is located on Surf Avenue & West 8th Street in Brooklyn, NY, 11224.
www.nyaquarium.com
New Museum of Contemporary Art The Museum was established in 1977 and it has a wonderful array of spectacular paintings, videos, sculptures and much more from all over the world. The Museum is to be extended in 2005 and will sit on an area of over 60, 000 square feet.
Address: 556 West 22nd Street NYC 10011.
Email newmu@newmuseum.org
Telephone 212-219-1222
Fax 212-431-5328
National Museum of the American Indian This museum was founded in 1989 and it plays home to over 800,000 interesting artefacts that have a religious and historic significance. The museum also has over 90,000 images that will help its visitors to understand the Native American lifestyle.
Email: nin@si.edu
Phone: 202 275 1798
http://www.nmai.si.edu
