New York Museums: C to G
From the Children's Museum of Manhattan to the Guggenheim Museum, find a list of New York Museums from C to G here.
Castle Clinton National Monument
Built to defend New York Harbor in the War of 1812, Castle Clinton forms the centerpiece of Battery Park at the southern tip of Manhattan. At this National Monument visitors can enjoy learning about the history of New York.
Built to defend New York Harbor in the War of 1812, Castle Clinton forms the centerpiece of Battery Park at the southern tip of Manhattan. At this National Monument visitors can enjoy learning about the history of New York.
Children’s Museum of Manhattan
Located on the Upper West Side, the Children's Museum of Manhattan is popular with local children, school groups and visitors who enjoy the interactive, educational activities available at the museum.
>>Pictures from the Children's Museum of Manhattan
Located on the Upper West Side, the Children's Museum of Manhattan is popular with local children, school groups and visitors who enjoy the interactive, educational activities available at the museum.
>>Pictures from the Children's Museum of Manhattan
Children's Museum of the Arts
Visual and performing arts museum targeting 1 - 12 year old kids. Lots of interactive activities at this downtown Manhattan museum.
Visual and performing arts museum targeting 1 - 12 year old kids. Lots of interactive activities at this downtown Manhattan museum.
Children's Museum of the Native American
Located on West 155th Street, children have the opportunity to learn about Native American culture in this friendly museum. Puppet shows, singing, dancing, and sign language are among the museum's highlights.
Located on West 155th Street, children have the opportunity to learn about Native American culture in this friendly museum. Puppet shows, singing, dancing, and sign language are among the museum's highlights.
China Institute
This Upper East Side institution is dedicated to preservation and education of Chinese civilization and culture. They offer art exhibits, language classes, children's programs and training for educators.
This Upper East Side institution is dedicated to preservation and education of Chinese civilization and culture. They offer art exhibits, language classes, children's programs and training for educators.
The Cloisters
This uptown branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art dedicated to the art and architecture of medieval Europe. Our Visitors Guide to The Cloisters has all the information you need to plan your visit.
>>Pictures from The Cloisters
This uptown branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art dedicated to the art and architecture of medieval Europe. Our Visitors Guide to The Cloisters has all the information you need to plan your visit.
>>Pictures from The Cloisters
Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum
This is the only US museum exclusively dedicated to historic and contemporary design. Explore the nature and impact of design on our lives here.
This is the only US museum exclusively dedicated to historic and contemporary design. Explore the nature and impact of design on our lives here.
Czech Center New York
Non-profit organization focused on organizing cultural events and programs that promote understanding of the Czech Republic. Located in Midtown Manhattan.
Non-profit organization focused on organizing cultural events and programs that promote understanding of the Czech Republic. Located in Midtown Manhattan.
Dahesh Museum of Art
Located on Madison Avenue in the mid-50's, the Dahesh Museum of Art focuses on collecting and exhibiting 19th- and early 20th-century European academic art.
Located on Madison Avenue in the mid-50's, the Dahesh Museum of Art focuses on collecting and exhibiting 19th- and early 20th-century European academic art.
Dia Center for the Arts
Dia's warehouse space on West 22nd Street is principally dedicated to large-scale, single-artist projects. Also sponsors lectures, poetry readings and a video salon.
Dia's warehouse space on West 22nd Street is principally dedicated to large-scale, single-artist projects. Also sponsors lectures, poetry readings and a video salon.
Dyckman Farmhouse Museum
This New York City Landmark was once the center of the thriving Dyckman Farm. Located on Broadway and 204th Street, it offers visitors the opportunity to experience this 18th century farmhouse through tours, crafts and other activities.
This New York City Landmark was once the center of the thriving Dyckman Farm. Located on Broadway and 204th Street, it offers visitors the opportunity to experience this 18th century farmhouse through tours, crafts and other activities.
El Museo del Barrio
Opened in 1969, this Latino museum dedicated to Puerto Rican, Caribbean and Latin American art, culture and heritage, offers programs in both Spanish and English.
Opened in 1969, this Latino museum dedicated to Puerto Rican, Caribbean and Latin American art, culture and heritage, offers programs in both Spanish and English.
Ellis Island Immigration Museum
Approximately 12 million steerage and third class steamship passengers were processed on Ellis Island between 1892 and 1954. Information about the history, visitor activities and the Ellis Island Immigration Museum is available in our Visitors Guide.
>>Pictures of Ellis Island
Approximately 12 million steerage and third class steamship passengers were processed on Ellis Island between 1892 and 1954. Information about the history, visitor activities and the Ellis Island Immigration Museum is available in our Visitors Guide.
>>Pictures of Ellis Island
Federal Hall National Memorial
Federal Hall National Memorial was the site of the first national capital of the United States under the Constitution.
Federal Hall National Memorial was the site of the first national capital of the United States under the Constitution.
General Grant National Memorial
An Upper-West Side memorial to General Grant, there are guided programs and tours and costumed interpreters to share Grant's role in American history.
An Upper-West Side memorial to General Grant, there are guided programs and tours and costumed interpreters to share Grant's role in American history.
Ground Zero Museum Workshop
The Ground Zero Museum Workshop is dedicated to sharing the experience of those working for the recovery effort at Ground Zero through the photographs of Gary Marlon Suson, the Official Photographer at Ground Zero for the Uniformed Firefighters Association.
>>Pictures from the Ground Zero Museum Workshop
The Ground Zero Museum Workshop is dedicated to sharing the experience of those working for the recovery effort at Ground Zero through the photographs of Gary Marlon Suson, the Official Photographer at Ground Zero for the Uniformed Firefighters Association.
>>Pictures from the Ground Zero Museum Workshop
Fraunces Tavern Museum
Housed in a meeting place of American Revolutionary leaders, its permanent collection contains important early American prints, paintings, decorative arts and artifacts dating from the Colonial period to the mid-19th-century.
Housed in a meeting place of American Revolutionary leaders, its permanent collection contains important early American prints, paintings, decorative arts and artifacts dating from the Colonial period to the mid-19th-century.
Forbes Magazine Galleries
Located on 5th Avenue & 12th Street, the Forbes Magazine Galleries feature Fabergé Easter eggs and jewelry, toy boats, miniature soldiers, presidential manuscripts and fine art.
Located on 5th Avenue & 12th Street, the Forbes Magazine Galleries feature Fabergé Easter eggs and jewelry, toy boats, miniature soldiers, presidential manuscripts and fine art.
Frick Collection
Housed in the New York mansion built by Henry Clay Frick, the collection highlights masterpieces of Western art in its 16 galleries.
Housed in the New York mansion built by Henry Clay Frick, the collection highlights masterpieces of Western art in its 16 galleries.
Gray Gallery of Art
This New York University art gallery exhibits a diverse collection of artifacts from many eras. Located in Greenwich Village, they also sponsor walking tours, films, and lectures.
This New York University art gallery exhibits a diverse collection of artifacts from many eras. Located in Greenwich Village, they also sponsor walking tours, films, and lectures.
Goudreau Museum of Mathematics in Art and Science
This Long Island museum seeks to spread awareness and interest in mathematics through exhibits, presentations and workshops.
This Long Island museum seeks to spread awareness and interest in mathematics through exhibits, presentations and workshops.
Greek-American Folklore Society
Located in Astoria, the Greek-American Folklore Society seeks to increase awareness about Greek culture through re-enactments of traditional Greek customs, songs and dances, as well as through lectures, exhibits and workshops.
Located in Astoria, the Greek-American Folklore Society seeks to increase awareness about Greek culture through re-enactments of traditional Greek customs, songs and dances, as well as through lectures, exhibits and workshops.
Guggenheim Museum
Housed in the famous building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the Guggenheim Museum's architecture is as significant as the permanent collection and special exhibits.
>> Tips for Visiting the Guggenheim Museum
Housed in the famous building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the Guggenheim Museum's architecture is as significant as the permanent collection and special exhibits.
>> Tips for Visiting the Guggenheim Museum