African Burial Ground National Monument

Discovered in May of 1991, on a lot at the corner of Duane and Elk Streets,was an 18th-century burial ground for people of African descent. 427 graves sights have been discovered since , winding through five city blocks, have been found.

9/11 Memorial Preview Site

9/11 Memorial Preview Site provides the public an opportunity to learn about the future National 9/11 Memorial and Museum and to view construction progress through models, renderings, films and images at the World Trade Center site.

Metropolitan Museum of Art’s “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty,”

There is a huge anticipatory buzz surrounding the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty,” starting May 4-July 31. McQueen’s major splash at the royal wedding has just put the British fashion house on every fashionista’s hot list.

Vienna 1900: Style and Identity

The famous Fifth Avenue museum dedicated to German and Austrian Art, the Neue Galerie, is showcasing a fascinating exhibition on Vienna as it was during the turn of the 20th century. Through the pieces of decorative and fine art on display, the halls of the museum transport you back to a time when the fresh [...]

1001 Inventions – Discover the Golden Age of Muslim Civilization

New York is full of so many museums, it is hard to keep track of all the exhibitions and displays on offer at any given point of time. However, if you have some time on hand and are keen on a knowledge trip, the first place you should probably head to is the New York [...]

German Expressionism: Graphic Impulse

Art lovers in New York are in for a treat, as the Museum of Modern Art is hosting an exhibition dedicated to German Expressionism from the early periods of the 20th century. The exhibition, titled German Expressionism: Graphic Impulse begins on March 27 and goes on till July 11.   The exhibition displays volumes of [...]

Hot Picks From The American Museum of Natural History

For a lot of people, the American Museum of Natural History is one of the most exciting museums in New York, with a diverse and fascinating range of exhibits and events. The museum is constantly hosting new exhibitions, shows and features, and once you step in, you will see graphics, models and images that you [...]

Museum of the Moving Image

Those of you who are interested in the development of films and filmmaking, should consider yourselves lucky to be in New York, as it houses one of the world’s best museums dedicated to the moving image. Known simply as the Museum of the Moving Image, this landmark destination in the Astoria district is the only [...]

Titus Kaphar: Classical Disruption

Starting February 5th, the Friedman Benda Gallery in New York City is pleased to showcase a brand new exhibition entitled Classical Disruption, by Titus Kaphar. The art display will be featured until April 11, 2011 and it will be an amazing opportunity for art lovers to expand their conceptions and ideas when it comes to [...]

Week of meditation at the Museum of Natural History

Twelve Tibetan monks will lead meditation sessions at the Museum of Natural History all week under the famed giant blue whale and under the stars in the planetarium. The enlightening exhibit is part of the museum’s ongoing show “Brain: the inside story“ and is intended to teach about Tibetan culture and highlight new research which shows the mental and physiological benefits of meditation.