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American Museum of Natural History
This site is rich and full of innovative ways to open the doors of the museum's collections. Our favorite features is a set of links called "Expeditions." It's something you have to see for yourself.
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Dia Center for the Arts
Plunge into the site for this "multi-disciplinary contemporary arts organization." Art installations on the site and in the museum challenge everyday notions of art. Lots of info and photos, the artists' perspective, essays, and more make it a winner!
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The International Center of Photography
We like the fact that the ICP has generated some special exhibitions specifically for the electronic medium. Be sure to check out the section on David Seymour (a.k.a."Chim"), one of the 20th century's greatest photojournalists.
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Curator's Choice: Museums
A directory of more than a hundred museums and art institutions in NYC, searchable by neighborhood or subject matter--and the guide is printable. Listings are restricted to address, phone number, hours and directions. However, "news and reviews" gives deeper info on specific exhibitions, with photos!
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Brooklyn Museum of Art
Yes, art does exist in Brooklyn, and this site gives you an idea of what you'll find. Read descriptions of current exhibits, and get the basics on visiting. Great photos will lure you over the bridge.
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Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum
The Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum lives up to its name, with an elegant site with online exhibit and collection features, events, education and other museum information.
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Ellis Island: Immigration Museum
Between 1892 and 1954, Ellis Island was the first stop for 12 million immigrants to the U.S, and its museum is a tribute to their courage and dignity. This site offers a passenger search, features on the immigrant experience, a gift shop, and more.
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National Museum of the American Indian
This Smithsonian Institution details 10,000 years of native arts, nicely reflected by its generous web site rich in text and photos.
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New York City: Tenement Museum
A funky virtual NYC tour. We like this site for New York's Tenement Museum. Be prepared to spend some time looking at the artifacts removed from the building and the current restoration work, all presented in a highly entertaining and interactive way.
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The Intrepid Sea, Air, Space Museum
This site runs as tight as a ship. You'll find great content--from the photos to the description of fighter planes that once landed on this aircraft carrier to the fun interactive quiz. Watch out for the loud layout.
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The Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)
We expected more than just a tiny handful of art samples from one of NYC's premier museums for contemporary art. Still, the "Web Projects" and "Research Resources" buttons give you some interesting and useful material to chew on while visiting this elegant site.
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Guggenheim Museum
Lots of text to read about various exhibits, but not a lot of art to see. The site also gives an extensive overview of the many programs and events offered by the museum.
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Montauk Point Lighthouse Museum
Information about the Montauk Point Lighthouse, a landmark located at the easternmost point of Long Island. Find out how to arrange a visit to climb the 137 spiral stairs to the top of the tower and enjoy the panoramic views.
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New York City: Museums
Here's a full listing of New York City's museums, with addresses, hours and very brief descriptions. Read through and you might discover some off-beat, lesser-known gems.
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South Street Seaport Museum
From elderhostel programs to activities for kids, this site gives a good overview of what's happening down at New York City's South Street Seaport.
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Where's the art!?! This is one of the largest and finest art museums in the world -- but the website is mighty lackluster. We include it here only because the Met is, well, the Met.
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