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Check out the South Street Seaport and the Whitney Museum of American Art in this list of New York Museums from R to Z.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Annex NYC

Planning a trip to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Annex NYC while in New York City? This page has all the essential information for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Annex NYC, including hours, admission prices, exhibits and special events.

Lower East Side Tenement Museum

Planning a trip to the Lower East Side Tenement Museum while in New York City? This page has all the essential information for the Lower East Side Tenement Museum, including hours, admission prices, exhibits and tips.

Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site

One of New York's oldest churches, a visit to Saint Paul's affords the opportunity to learn about it's historic role through a variety of tours. The historic cemetary also has stones spanning 300 years.

The Skyscraper Museum

Located in Battery Park, the Skyscraper Museum celebrates New York City's rich architectural heritage and examines the historical forces and individuals that have shaped its successive skylines.

Sony Wonder Technology Lab

This free museum requires reservations to guarantee admission. Great for all ages. Also can host birthday parties after hours.

South Street Seaport Museum

This downtown museum is dedicated to preservation and education of maritime artifacts and history. They also host a number of family activities, lectures and musical performances.

Staten Island Children's Museum

Collection of interactive exhibits for children to explore and learn about the world around them. Exhibits range from a children's theater where dressup is encouraged to scientific exhibits focusing on the human body and the environment.

Staten Island Institute of Arts and Sciences

SIIAS offers exhibitions, programs, and collections that focus on art, science, and history.

Studio Museum in Harlem

Located on West 125th Street, this museum is focused on supporting African American visual, literary and performing artists through exhibits, artists-in-residence, and a variety of other programs

Swiss Institute

Cultural center hosting exhibits that focus on Switzerland and Swiss culture in both contemporary and historical contexts.

Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site

Tours of Roosevelt's birthplace are offered throughout the day at this historic site.

Tibet House

Located in Chelsea, this free museum presents West Tibet's ancient traditions of art and culture through its Cultural Center, Gallery, Library, and Archives.

Trinity Church Museum

Permanent collection detailing the relationship between Trinity Church and New York City. This free museum hosts special exhibits of interest as well.

The Ukranian Museum

This East Village museum focuses on sharing Ukrainian heritage and traditions with New Yorkers. Open Wednesday through Sunday afternoons, it's a great place to visit when you're in the neighborhood.

Visual Arts Museum

A part of the School of Visual Arts in Chelsea, this museum showcases the work of significant figures in contemporary and applied arts. Admission is free.

Waterfront Museum

This restored barge in Red Hook, Brooklyn offers a permanent exhibit of artifacts and hands-on experiences from knot-tying to viewing the NY harbor.

Whitney Museum of American Art

Boasting the most complete overview of twentieth-century American art of any museum in the world, the Whitney permanent collection consists of over 12,000 paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, and photographs.

Yeshiva University Museum

This Chelsea museum offers changing exhibits that celebrate the culturally diverse intellectual and artistic achievements of over 3,000 years of Jewish experience.
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