| If you have a free couple of hours and are visiting | | | | hardly make a dent. Its special exhibits have included |
| New York City, going to an art museum is a wonderful | | | | King Tut, Models and clothing through the 20th century, |
| thing to do. The list is varied and long and is sure to | | | | special collections of impressionism, as well as |
| please even the most discerning visitor. There are | | | | photography exhibits. Its artifacts, jewelry and pottery |
| large and small museums, so wear comfortable shoes. | | | | collections from ancient historical times is always a |
| The most well known art museums in the city are the | | | | crowd pleaser. |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art, MoMA (Museum of | | | | MoMA is known for its more modern art including |
| Modern Art), the Guggenheim museum, and the | | | | artists such as Picasso, Salvatore Dali, Andrew Wyeth, |
| Whitney. Each have collections which have been | | | | and Caulder. The art and sculpture starts with |
| added to through the years as well as visiting | | | | impressionism such as artists like Monet and then |
| exhibitions which usually stay for two to six month time | | | | takes you right through to the modern artists like |
| periods. | | | | Rauchenberg and Rothko. The building is an open, airy |
| The Met is known for its impressionism as well as its | | | | space just perfect for its collections. Other areas to |
| Renaissance art, decorative arts, and sculpture. One | | | | check out include architecture and design, photography |
| could wander through this museum for hours and | | | | and special exhibits. |