Visiting Art Museums in NYC

If you have a free couple of hours and are visitinghardly make a dent. Its special exhibits have included
New York City, going to an art museum is a wonderfulKing Tut, Models and clothing through the 20th century,
thing to do. The list is varied and long and is sure tospecial collections of impressionism, as well as
please even the most discerning visitor. There arephotography 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 thecrowd pleaser.
Metropolitan Museum of Art, MoMA (Museum ofMoMA is known for its more modern art including
Modern Art), the Guggenheim museum, and theartists such as Picasso, Salvatore Dali, Andrew Wyeth,
Whitney. Each have collections which have beenand Caulder. The art and sculpture starts with
added to through the years as well as visitingimpressionism such as artists like Monet and then
exhibitions which usually stay for two to six month timetakes 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 itsspace just perfect for its collections. Other areas to
Renaissance art, decorative arts, and sculpture. Onecheck out include architecture and design, photography
could wander through this museum for hours andand special exhibits.