Attraction
New Museum
East Village & Lower East Side, New York City
About New Museum
The New Museum shows contemporary art in a seven-storey building of offset boxes designed by SANAA. Exhibitions change frequently and lean experimental; the top floor sometimes opens as a sky room with views over the Lower East Side.
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More to see around East Village & Lower East Side
Thing to doTompkins Square Park
The East Village's central square, with elms, benches and a busy dog run.
Thing to doSt. Marks Place
Three blocks of tattoo parlours, record shops, karaoke bars and late-night food.
AttractionLower East Side Tenement Museum
Restored immigrant apartments at 97 and 103 Orchard Street, seen on guided tours.
Information source: NYC Tourism + Conventions
Good to know
- Is New Museum worth visiting?
- New Museum is one of the attraction highlights we list in New York City. This page covers what to know before you go and which restaurants are nearby.
- Where can I eat near New Museum?
- Nearby restaurants are listed on this page. Those already on Woltaro can be booked online; the others are shown for reference with their address and map location.
- When is the best time to visit New Museum?
- Shoulder season, late spring and early autumn, is generally quieter and cooler than midsummer, when popular spots in New York City are busiest around midday.
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