Five best museums to visit in New York City
Want to feel like you’re surrounded by breathtaking artifacts while watching the surreal 2024 solar eclipse? Look no further, because we’ve compiled 5 of the best museums to visit in New York City before the eclipse.
The Museum of Modern Art
The Museum of Modern Art holds a variety of contemporary artworks. This ranges from architecture and design to photography, paintings, and sculptures. So before you take in the sights of the skies, take in the sights of some of the greatest pieces of modern art in the world. It is the perfect place for you to visit during the 2024 solar eclipse. So go ahead and get ready for the fantastic sights both inside and out!
Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art was established in 1880 and since then it’s been enlarged to a 13-acre complex in Central Park. With 17 collections consisting of over 2 million objects and artifacts that date back to the years B.C. With multiple wings and side buildings, this is one of the most distinguished museums of New York City and is definitely a must-see. So make sure to stop by the Metropolitan Museum of Art before you get to your solar eclipse destination.
The Guggenheim Museum
The Guggenheim Museum is as famous for its landmark building as it is for its worthy collections and spectacular shows. Frank Lloyd Wright designed the building in the early 1940s. In 1992 the addition of a ten-story tower provided space for a beautiful sculpture terrace (with park views), a café and a spacious auditorium. The museum also houses an urban restaurant for visitors.
The collections include 150 works by Kandinsky, in addition to pieces by Chagall, Pablo Picasso, Franz Marc, and countless others. Making it one of those places you can go to with your friends. Spend quality time, while simultaneously enjoying the breathtaking eclipse and classical pieces of art.
Museum of Natural History
The Museum of Natural history is world famous for its classic exhibits on the history of our universe. Exhibits entice visitors with everything from dinosaurs to galaxies and are highly educational as well as entertaining. Covering five floors, the museum is big enough to spend a whole day in and is an ultimate day out for adults as well as children. So, head out with your kids or your friends and enjoy a relaxing day. So take a crash course on astronomical knowledge in one of the many exhibits. This is an enjoyable and educational experience before you go out to watch the eclipse.
The Whitney Museum
The Whitney Museum received a trendy upgrade when it was relocated from the Upper East Side to its new, vastly-expanded headquarters in 2015. The various grand galleries and terraces are filled with fresh and eye-catching artifacts. This historic building includes a bar and a modern restaurant for you and your friends to enjoy while viewing the eclipse.
So, go ahead and spend your eclipse days like ones you’ve never spent before. Take this list of the best museums to visit in New York City with you. Have fun, take memorable pictures with your friends and make some Instagram worthy memories! Enjoy food and all the historical pieces of art that you’ve never seen before. Explore the galleries and capture the views of the sun and the moon on the night of the eclipse through the terraces.
