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THEATRE DISTRICT. This world-famous wax museum is one of the best (and most legal) ways to get close to your favorite...

THEATRE DISTRICT. This world-famous wax museum is one of the best (and most legal) ways to get close to your favorite stars. Madame Tussaud's is home to the likes of Brad Pitt, Michael Jordan, Evander Holyfield and Michael Jackson ­ all wax, of course, but each looking very much alive. The museum is easy to spot, as it is the only building on 42nd Street that relies on a huge golden hand to hold up its sign. TRAIN: A, B, C, D, E to 42nd St

Hours: Sun-Thu 10am-8pm; Fri-Sat 10am-10pm Hours May Vary Seasonally

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MIDTOWN WEST. Located in the heart of downtown New York City, MoMA houses many works representing a variety of media and...

MIDTOWN WEST. Located in the heart of downtown New York City, MoMA houses many works representing a variety of media and genres. The museum opened in 1929 and has weathered numerous changes throughout its history, including major renovations completed in 2004. Museum exhibits include works by Matisse, Picasso and Van Gogh, to name just a few. There is no parking on-site, but the nearby 1345 Garage offers special rates for MoMA visitors.

Hours: Sat-Mon, Wed-Thu 10:30am-5:30pm; Fri 10:30am-8pm Hours May Vary Seasonally

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MEATPACKING DISTRICT. Before visiting the World Trade Center site, people wanting to learn more about 2001's 9/11...

MEATPACKING DISTRICT. Before visiting the World Trade Center site, people wanting to learn more about 2001's 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York should stop by this unique museum, billed as the "The Biggest Little Museum in New York." Indeed, the museum tells the story of tragedy, shock and recovery via real World Trade Center artifacts, audio clips and fascinatingly poignant photography of Gary Marlon Suson, the official Ground Zero photographer of the Uniformed Firefighters Association. NB Closed on Wednesdays.

Hours: Tours Sun-Mon Noon, 2pm; Tue, Thu-Fri 11am, 1pm; Wed 11am; Sat 11am, 1pm, 3pm

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UPPER EAST SIDE. Opened in 1935, the Frick was once a private mansion and now houses numerous works by such greats as...

UPPER EAST SIDE. Opened in 1935, the Frick was once a private mansion and now houses numerous works by such greats as Rembrandt, Whistler, Vermeer, and El Greco, along with special exhibitions. While here, take a break in the indoor garden court and enjoy a quiet moment by the ornate fountain or gaze through the beautiful glass ceiling. The price of admission includes an audio tour. Children under 10 not admitted. The Frick Library (10 East 71st Street) is open to researchers. TRAIN: 4, 5, 6 to 68th St

Hours: Tue-Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 11am-5pm

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UPPER EAST SIDE. Founded by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney in 1931, the Whitney is one of the most well-known contemporary...

UPPER EAST SIDE. Founded by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney in 1931, the Whitney is one of the most well-known contemporary art museums in the country. American works from 1900 to the present abundantly prove the talents of Edward Hopper, Alexander Calder, Georgia O'Keeffe, Louise Nevelson, Mark Rothko, Jackson Pollock, Claes Oldenburg, Louise Bourgeois, Jasper Johns, and Cy Twombly. The museum's present home is a Marcel Breuer-designed building originally constructed in 1966. No trip to the Whitney would be complete without a meal at Untitled restaurant. TRAIN: 4, 5, 6 to 77th St

Hours: Wed-Thu, Sat-Sun 11am-6pm; Fri 1pm-9pm

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UPPER WEST SIDE. Overlooking the western rim of Central Park, this neoclassical structure guards some of the oldest...

UPPER WEST SIDE. Overlooking the western rim of Central Park, this neoclassical structure guards some of the oldest artifacts associated with the city of New York. Among the over 40,000 pieces in the museum's Henry Luce III Center are original paintings from the Hudson River school, John James Audubon watercolors, over 800 sculptures, 132 Tiffany lamps, furniture and silver. Also there is the popular Slavery In New York exhibit. Meanwhile, Great Hall hosts a variety of temporary early American exhibits each year. TRAIN: B, C to Central Park W

Hours: Tue-Thu, Sat 10am-6pm; Fri 10am-8pm; Sun 11am-5pm

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UPPER EAST SIDE. The Met is a coalition of internationally renowned museums housing more than 2 million works of art....

UPPER EAST SIDE. The Met is a coalition of internationally renowned museums housing more than 2 million works of art. The Museum displays international work by artists from all styles, genres, and time periods. The Cloisters, housed in a separate building in northern Manhattan, displays the museum's incomparable medieval art collection. The Unicorn Tapestries are a must see. Walking tours, lectures and concerts are just some of the offerings from the Metropolitan. Venture out on your own or take a guided tour. Price includes admission to the Main Building and the Cloisters. TRAIN: 4, 5, 6 to 86th St

Hours: Tue-Thu, Sun 9:30am-5:30pm; Fri-Sat 9:30am-9pm

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UPPER EAST SIDE. The building is impressive by itself. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and completed in 1959, the...

UPPER EAST SIDE. The building is impressive by itself. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and completed in 1959, the Guggenheim was restored in 1990-1992. The exhibition space was renamed the Thannhauser Building. The galleries feature work by such greats as Picasso, Kandinsky and Klee. Some of the oldest pieces represent the height of French Impressionism. The museum's second floor displays an impressively growing permanent collection. Be sure to visit the museum store and café for a nice coffee and gifts. NB Admission is open (pay what you wish) on Saturdays from 5:45 to 7:45pm. TRAIN: 4, 5, 6 to 86th St

Hours: Sun-Wed, Fri 10am-5:45pm; Sat 10am-7:45pm

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QUEENS. This unique museum displays the artwork of renowned sculptor Isamu Noguchi. The museum, which is actually his...

QUEENS. This unique museum displays the artwork of renowned sculptor Isamu Noguchi. The museum, which is actually his former studio, boasts over 250 original stone, metal, wood and clay sculptures, as well as garden areas and dance sets. The tour includes a short film about the innovative artist's life. After a quick stop in the museum's gift shop, you can be a proud owner of one of Noguchi's Akari lamps.

Hours: Wed-Fri 10am-5pm; Sat-Sun 11am-6pm

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HARLEM. The Museum of the City of New York (MCNY) was established in 1923 with the mission to collect, preserve and...

HARLEM. The Museum of the City of New York (MCNY) was established in 1923 with the mission to collect, preserve and present pieces related to the original culture and history of New York City. This museum houses such varied media as paintings, costumes, prints, photographs and sculptures depicting the history of the great city. On the main floor, you'll find an American Express kiosk that sells tickets to most of New York's main attractions, including tickets to the MCNY itself. TRAIN: 4, 5, 6 to 103rd St

Hours: Daily 10am-6pm

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