Archive for November, 2010
Visiting the American Museum of Natural History
The days of the American Museum of Natural History date back to the troublesome era of eugenics and questionable racial theories. Allegedly one of the Congolese Africans brought to the USA was once ensconced here in a cage with animals. These days such a thing would be unthinkable. The centre was founded in 1868 as [ Continue Reading ]
Try the Central Park in New York
Hollywood has made the Central Park area one of its prime focuses when presenting New York City. It is comprised of about eight hundred and forty three acres of pathways. There are plenty of open spaces and lakes for your enjoyment. You can get away from the notoriously busy schedule that is part of New [ Continue Reading ]
The Charms of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a major contributor to the cultural life of the people living in New York City. It has cemented its place as one of the most popular attractions in the area. There have been estimates which indicate that about 5 million people visit on an annual basis. There special exhibits [ Continue Reading ]
The Museum of Modern Art
If you are interested in modern art, then MoMA will be one of your best locations in New York. The Museum of Modern Art offers unparalleled views of the world of cutting edge art. Ironically it was founded over seventy years ago in 1929. It was the pioneer museum that was dedicated to contemporary art. [ Continue Reading ]
The Statue of Liberty in New York
The “land of the free” has a real monument to its principles. The Statue of Liberty has been broadcasted across the world in almost all programs that concern the United State of America. Ironically it was a gift from the much maligned French to the people of USA in a gesture of international relationships during [ Continue Reading ]