Top 5 Museums in New York

With literally over 100 museums in New York, fitting the best ones into your New York vacation leaves you with many choices.  Fortunately, this list is compiled with the best museums in mind, and they are all truly a must-see.  From Stone Age artifacts to wax sculptures, you are sure to find what you are looking for when visiting these museums!  

1. The Guggenheim, located at 1071 Fifth Avenue in New York City, is a work of art in itself. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, The Guggenheim is a beautiful addition to the city. The museum is very large, and self-guided and group tours are available. When at The Guggenheim, you can see art by everyone from Braque to Van Gough and Picasso. Ticket prices range from $12 for adults to Free for children 12 and under.


2. The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) is located at 1000 Fifth Avenue in New York City.  The Met boasts huge exhibits, including a full-size Egyptian temple.  Seeing each exhibit in The Met would take days, so planning ahead is vital. Ticket prices range from $20 per adult to Free for kids under 12.


3. The Museum of Modern Art, located at 11 West 53rd Street in New York City, includes more than 100,00 modern paintings, drawings, photographs, and more. It also boasts films, books, and home furnishings for sale to the public. Ticket prices range from $10 for adults to Free for children under 16 that are accompanied by an adult.


4. The American Museum of Natural History can be found at 79th Street and Central Park in New York City. The museum highlights millions of years of the Earth's evolution. They also hold periodic events for families and has a planetarium. This museum is also very big, so bring your walking shoes. Ticket prices range in price from $19 for admission plus the space show in the planetarium to $6 for kids.


5. Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum is located in New York City's Times Square. This museum allows visitors to get up close and personal with their very favorite famous characters, even being able to touch and pose for pictures with them. This may be your only chance to meet your long-time celebrity icon, so be sure to add this to your must-see list. Ticket prices range in price from $36 for adults to Free for children 12 and under.