New York Museums Archives
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 ]
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 Ellis Island Immigration Museum
One of the great monuments of New York City is the Ellis Island Immigration Museum. A ferry trip is required to access the monuments and you should be prepared for some long queues. The United States of America is perhaps one of the few truly immigrant nations in the world. Almost the entire history of [ Continue Reading ]