Upper East Side Museums
The Upper East Side is the home of "Museum Mile," a mile long stretch of Fifth Avenue that is filled with some of New York City's greatest museums. The Upper East Side includes the famous Metropolitan Museum of Art and the less well-known (but spectacular) Frick Collection.
Upper East Side Neighborhood Profile | Upper East Side Map
Upper East Side Neighborhood Profile | Upper East Side Map
American Irish Historical Society
Dedicated to preserving Irish American heritage and history, the American Irish Historical Society is located on Fifth Avenue and 80th Street.
Dedicated to preserving Irish American heritage and history, the American Irish Historical Society is located on Fifth Avenue and 80th Street.
Asia Society
Upper East side museum dedicated to educating the public about Asia through exhibitions, performances and lectures.
Upper East side museum dedicated to educating the public about Asia through exhibitions, performances and lectures.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Guggenheim Museum
Housed in the famous building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the museum's architecture is as significant as the permanent collection and special exhibits. Plan your visit or check out the Guggenheim's extensive online art collection on their web site.
>> Tips for Visiting the Guggenheim Museum
Housed in the famous building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the museum's architecture is as significant as the permanent collection and special exhibits. Plan your visit or check out the Guggenheim's extensive online art collection on their web site.
>> Tips for Visiting the Guggenheim Museum
The Jewish Museum
Collections, exhibitions and programs focused on sharing Jewish culture. It is the largest Jewish museum in the Western hemisphere.
Collections, exhibitions and programs focused on sharing Jewish culture. It is the largest Jewish museum in the Western hemisphere.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Over 2 million works of art from around the world and throughout history are housed at the Met. Find everything you need to plan your visit here, including a search of the collection and the director's tour.
Over 2 million works of art from around the world and throughout history are housed at the Met. Find everything you need to plan your visit here, including a search of the collection and the director's tour.
National Academy of Design
Housing one of the largest public collections of 19th & 20th century American art, the museum's collection represents a diverse array of styles and schools of thought. The National Academy of Design is located on Museum Mile on Fifth Avenue and 89th Street.
Housing one of the largest public collections of 19th & 20th century American art, the museum's collection represents a diverse array of styles and schools of thought. The National Academy of Design is located on Museum Mile on Fifth Avenue and 89th Street.
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.
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.