Came here for a Mitski concert on a chilly and rainy Tuesday. It's right next to the Vessel in…read moreHudson Yard. The building is beautiful. The concert hall has an area in the back with seat. After standing for a few hours, I really regretted not getting a ticketed seat for myself. So in the future, I'm glad that I have that option. Once you enter The Shed, you take the escalator upstairs to get to the concert hall. At the end of the concert, the doors open and lead you out right next to The Vessel so I thought that was a nice visual perk at the end of the concert. I hope I get a chance to come back and get to walk around the place and see a little bit more of it.

Performing arts/installation space that retracts when not in use to allow for a large open public…read moreplaza area. Located in Hudson Yards, it's near the Vessel and other attractions unique to this developed area. Now showing--This World of Tomorrow with Tom Hanks. Theater review: seating was 3 escalator flights up where most seats were good ones. Comfortable folding style chairs with the theater exhibiting good lighting and audio. There was a mobile bar during intermission that offered wine, water and soda for purchase. I didn't see any merchandise for sale. Production review: When I learned Tom Hanks would be performing Off Broadway in "This World of Tomorrow", I was eager to get tickets. Although the production is Off Broadway, the prices were definitely Broadway and no surprise there with headliner Tom Hanks--one of my top favorite actors of all time--in the starring role. The play takes place in the year 2089 and is all about time travel with Hanks' character--Bert--traveling back to 1939 during New York's World Fair. Without giving anything away, the storyline explores themes on falling in love, technology and what makes life meaningful. We really enjoyed the production which runs through December 21. Overall, it received positive reviews. Some were mixed and in my opinion, I thought the play should have been shaved down by 20 -30 minutes (it was 2 hours + 15 min with intermission). As a Tom Hanks fan, it was truly a delightful treat on a holiday weekend.

If you don't know who used to live at Fort Gansevoort in the late 70s and 80s now you do, Nelson…read moreSullivan. He was one of the first videographers who chronicled his life in Downtown Manhattan's arts and club scene. He has hundreds of videos documented of his daily life in the city, including wild nights out on the town and private moments with his famous friends. For any NYC history buff's, check out his videos on YouTube under "5thavenueproject". It's like going back in time to see how the city and everyone used to be....way before iphones and social media. It's crazy to see his videos of NYC during this era and the moments of when he lived in Fort Gansevoort and what the meatpacking district looked like then. What a total different place it has become! Gentrification anyone? When I visited the house last year, the outside door still looks the same. The tree outside across the steps was planted by Nelson Sullivan when he moved into the home. It's huge now but very small in his videos. The bricks on the outside of the house look like originals too. I heard that the top floor of Fort Gansevoort has some pictures and memorabilia from Nelson Sullivan from the time he lived there. I'm glad they kept a section to keep his memory alive.

Traveled all the way from Ireland pay homage to the Great Nelson Sullivan I have watched his vlogs…read moreand followed his life so I arrived during business hours I was told we were closed for a staff meeting no signage to indicate that they were having a staff meeting or closed during business hours I asked nicely if I could go upstairs to see Nelson's memorial and I was told no go away we're having a staff meeting . I told him my story and was told to come back on Saturday..... Very sad management to a great leading LGBTQ icon .... Very sad ! This is a very important space of gay new york history and just be nice to people it's not all about the money .

I have been to the Whitney twice already…read more Here are the things I love about the Whitney Museum of American Art. - Start on the 7th floor and go through each floor. No two floors are alike. You will definitely tempt all five senses. -Gorgeous Terraces where you can go out grab a drink and take photos of the Skyline of West Side. -Contemporary Art/Artist each work of art is in a league of it's own -Tour guides available to answer your questions and provide tours on highlighted artist and artwork. You definitely need to take the time to absorb the artwork and look for the silver lining. What does this piece mean to you? How do you feel? -Frenchette Bakery at The Whitney- located on the ground floor. Good food and drinks.

The Whitney Museum of American Art 99 Gansevoort St…read more New York, NY 10014 This museum is conveniently located in the Meatlacking District, only footsteps away from the southern part of High Line Park. Admission is free for all visitors if you arrive on Friday evenings between 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM or fo the entire day on the second Sunday of the month. Because of this generous discount, it will attract a larger crowd. Although the admission fee is waived during these selected time frames, you still have to purchase a ticket on your phone. Simply scan a QR code in the lobby, register your contact information, and load the complimentary ticket. Backpacks or other large bags are permitted, but there are restrictions. They must be carried by hand or warn backwards (if you are wearing a knapsack, throw main compartment must be warn on your chest instead of your back). If you do not wish to physically hold or wear the bag differently, it must be checked in at the coat check. This museum does not have a X-ray conveyor belt machine, but the Security officers will thoroughly check bags of all sizes. Be prepared to open all compartments and empty out portions of the bag because they want to see everything. This museum has two cafes on the first floor and eighth floor. Complimentary self-serve water is provided at both cafes. This is very beneficial especially if the weather is hot and humid. This multi-level museum has a total of 8 floors. If you are willing to get exercise climbing steps, go for it. If not, elevators are an options. If you are having difficulty navigating through the museum, gallery assistants are on each level and they will gladly answer any specific question(s). Throughout the galleries, there is a diverse variety of wall art, sculptures, paintings, and statues. I enjoyed viewing a handful of the displays. The originality and creativity was impressive. I especially enjoyed viewing an oversized inflatable green jester, a display of vintage radios, patriotic wall art, any of the paintings that pertained to food. While there was a handful of work that impressed me, I was unable to relate to many of the other works. Multiple levels of the museum have outdoor decks where you can get breathtaking views of the Westside highway, Little Island, Pier 57, the city of Hoboken, and High Line Park. While I enjoyed viewing the city from multiple outdoor decks of the museum, I can get still identical views from Pier 57 or Little Island, which are both footsteps away. I couldn't relate to most of the pieces I observed, but the exhibitions alternate throughout the year. I am highly confident that if I return there will be other galleries I can better relate to. #whitneymuseum#thewhitneymuseumofamericanart #meatpackingdistrict #thewhitney

BTS THE CITY 'ARIRANG' is held in conjunction with the BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' in New York. BTS…read moreTHE CITY ARIRANG NEW YORK is a project created to commemorate the release of BTS's new album and their world tour. There are a variety of programs across the city that allow Army members to experience the team's music and message. I've been to Arte Museum in Las Vegas in 2024 and I really enjoyed all the immersive art rooms. In celebration of BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG', Arte Museum in Las Vegas had a special limited-time exhibition from from May 20 to June 17, 2026. I was internally hoping that when BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' was stopping at MetLife, Arte Museum in New York would be part of the BTS THE CITY 'ARIRANG' and it was! Arte Museum in New York is located at Pier 61 Chelsea Piers and the special exhibition is from July 24 to August 14, 2026. My friends and I took advantage of the Local Residents (New York and New Jersey​) ticket price through Fever and booked our tickets. It was easy to use the system even when we had to switch the days. This was also a stamp rally stop, but it was outside and don't need admission to the Arte Museum to get it. We visited the museum on Friday, July 24, 2026 at 6:00pm. A staff member scanned our tickets and told us about the free lockers to store our bags, restrooms through the gift shop, where to start, and no running. He also stamped our hands with a star. All the rooms were very impressive, but I have to say my favorites were the ARIRANG Wave, Flower (Roses & Little Wings), Beach, Star (Milky Way), coloring station, and Garden (The Finale). The ARIRANG Wave room showcases giant, crashing tidal waves confined seamlessly behind massive digital panels and it displays Arirang in korean. The flower room was an infinite, mirrored field filled with falling petals, illuminated butterflies, and blooming roses that react and change when touched. The beach was a serene, illuminated nighttime coastline featuring realistic digital waves and a glowing whale. I really felt like I was on a beach and the waves sounded so realistic. The star is a mirrored infinity room utilizing glowing hanging lanterns to recreate the depth of a starry night sky. The coloring station is where I colored a dragon and after finishing, I scanned it in and watched it appear on a giant shared wall projection. The Garden is a massive signature room that reatured alternating 15-minute visual projection loops paired with specific tracks: No. 29: Minimalist digital landscapes projecting the silhouettes of all seven BTS members alongside the resonance of digital bells; Body to Body: An abstract, vibrant visualization responding dynamically to the rhythm and heavy percussion of the music; Swim: A surreal, multi-sensory deep-ocean environment featuring seven digital orcas swimming around the room; 2.0: A large-format interactive projection room that made guests feel as though they had walked straight into a BTS music video; Into the Sun: The emotional finale segment that connected the cityscapes of Las Vegas, Busan, and New York, symbolizing hope and the bond between BTS and ARMY. I could spend hours in The Garden room. Some of the rooms even had scents. It was a full sensory experience and I enjoyed every second of it. The Arte Museum gift shop was also really nice. I really liked the flower smell from the Flower (Roses & Little Wings) room so I purchased a flower room spray ($14.95). Over the next few days, I saw on social media that Arte museum sells The BTS "Spring Day" Music Box. I don't recall seeing it the day I went, but I sent an inquiry through their website if they had any in stock. The next day, Gwen from the Management Team responded and she said the BTS Spring Day Music Box is in stock, with a cap of 2 per person while supplies last. Due to the exclusivity, high demand, and limited stock of BTS merchandise, they are opening their merchandise shop to only those who purchased admissions tickets. I explained that I was just there on Friday, July 24, 2026 and had purchased something else and sent her all my receipts. She checked with the general manager and I was allowed to visit the Arte Museum gift shop without purchasing another ticket. YAY!! I went back and purchased 2 of The BTS "Spring Day" Music Box ($59.95). Gwen was a pleasure to speak with and she was very understanding. Also, with a purchase at Arte Museum, you will receive a free limited edition shopping bag. It is really nice. I highly highly recommend you to check out Arte Museum. Walking through and taking in all the rooms are definitely worth your time. My friends and I spent about an hour and 1/2 at Arte Museum but you may take longer or shorter. I also wanted to shout out the managers and staff at Arte Museum. They were really helpful.

What can you really say about interactive art!? Well I'll tell you! It's so cool!! Being able to…read morefinally go to a museum where you can touch and draw and just be immersed in the experience of art is so much fun! The Arte is actually a really great exhibit. I've been to one that has the slightest edge on the Arte but only because the Arte is actually quite small in comparison. I do wish they had a few more rooms for you to go in especially for it being in NY you would think it would be overwhelmingly huge but nope. We bought the cafe experience with our tickets and it honestly was a little blah. It's only $5 so I won't take away a star for that but the tables had interactive art on them so that was a bonus. The cons are once you enter the cafe you can't go back through that's it! Tour over! So make sure you do all the things before you get there! I do give it a 5 out of 5 because it's still really cool and fun to just go have the experience!

‼IF YOU ARE NEURODIVERGENT READ THIS‼ I went with my husband…read moreon a Monday, and it was a lot of fun! We got the Lovers Tickets which was ~$145 for both of us together. This package included access to all of the shows and exhibits, along with a free go at each game which was actually really cool! Not to mention we each got a free cocktail and a gift bag with some sexy goodies to share. We really liked the history exhibit, and the art gallery. The games were pretty fun too! There IS a spinning stripper pole you can dance on in the bar, so if you wanna give it a go maybe wear shorts, because I wore a dress so I wasn't able to do a lot on it unfortunately but it was still fun! IT IS LOUD!! If you have sensory issues I recommend bringing ear plugs, I'm happy I had mine with me. The music is super loud and sometimes overlapping between rooms. There are also multiple exhibits with flashing lights. The Tunnel of Love is a "4D Orgy" that "nuts" on you - which is just some water mist that sprays on your face, feet and neck a few times. I personally did not like that part, but if you cover your lower face with your hands it blocks it. You don't get wet, it's just not my favorite sensory experience. The kissing game was interesting, this one has you and your partner grab some metal bars and you have to kiss for a minute straight to win a "coupon" that you get to use on each other later. FAIR WARNING - this game sends electricity between you as you kiss since you are both grabbing the bars, this doesn't hurt you and you don't feel it, but it makes your mouths taste like METAL. We were both so concerned that we had a health problem at first but thankfully my hubby is an electrician and connected the dots really quickly. Overall a super fun day! The Monday crowd was super chill and minimal. The only thing I think that would make it better is if the staff could do a better job explaining what sensory experience you might have during each game, because it was overwhelming and sometimes uncomfortable. But I think if you come prepared with ear plugs, hand sanitizer (they do have pumps but I bring my own), and shorts under your skirt/dress, then it will be a fantastic time! Be very open minded and enjoy!

Seems and looks dirtier then it wa a while back and took away something's that they had before …read more Not worth it at all

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Came here for a kids get together and it was so fun that I ended purchasing a monthly membership…read morefor the kids. With 100,000 magnatiles and activities for the children, what could go wrong. There were design challenges given to the kids to create. They were then given tokens to swap for small toys. Downstairs there's a glitter tile bench where kids can create their own tiles to take home. There is also a sitting area for the parents downstairs, with snacks such as pizza, fries, coffee and wine. Definitely worth checking out. Kids under 2 are free.

Let's start with what this is: a two-person show. And let's start with what that means: nowhere to…read morehide. Two actors, one room, one night, the whole weight of a life hanging in the air between them. No intermission. No exits. No one to hand the scene to when the oxygen gets thin. Just two people who have to hold it -- all of it -- and make it look like the most natural thing in the world. It is not. It is an extraordinary ask. Hassiem Muhammad and Kendra Holloway deliver.

Everything went well.The production value was superb.The intimate theater was very effective that…read moreperformers were fantastic.I'm glad I caught the last performance.I intend to make this one of my regular stops for local theater in talent , the artistic directed a fantastic job five stars was delicious

The Trinity Irish Dance Company was awe inspiring! What energy. Drive. Enthusiasm. Professionalism…read more Moving music selection. Great evening of pure joy. They surprised the audience with two encores!

Situated in the Chelsea area of NYC, you'll have the opportunity to see a show here. It's an alcove…read moreof beautiful unique shows.

Both the library and the museum were gorgeous. I came here for the Tarot Cards exhibit and was…read moredeeply satisfied by the richness of what I saw, from Renaissance European tarot decks to hand-drawn copies of the Thoth Tarot. Everything was beautiful and enchanting. I was also fortunate to join the 2 p.m. guided tour of the library. It was enriching to learn about the connections between the collections of rare books and artworks and J.P. Morgan's religious background. I truly loved the experience.

It was pure coincidence that Jamie W and I came here on the same visit to NYC in which we saw the…read morebrilliant revival of "Ragtime" at Lincoln Center. The Morgan Library is the setting for the bullet-ridden plot climax, and one of the characters even describes the building's architectural fortitude. I had been wanting to come here for some time, but it took drizzly weather to motivate us to take action. Completed in 1906 as the private library of the banker J.P. Morgan, it's on Madison just a few blocks from the other Gilded Age masterpieces, the New York Public Library and Grand Central Terminal. Presuming we would see the foreboding double doors Coalhouse Walker faced in the show, we were pleasantly surprised by the openness of the glass-enclosed central court designed by Renzo Piano. There's a cafe that takes advantage of the incoming light, but we took a pass on it since we just ate at Grand Brasserie. Instead we took advantage of the glass elevator to take us to the photographic exhibition of Peter Hujar, the late artist who captured New York's bohemian and queer scenes through striking black-and-white portraits (Photo 6). The main event, however, is the historic McKim Building: It was the original private library, and in typical grandeur, features three stories of tiered, floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, magnificent fireplaces, ornate ceilings, and a gorgeous Rotunda (Photo 5). Morgan's study is the West Room with walls covered in rich red damask (Photo 4) and a vault dedicated to his most valuable books, manuscripts, and art objects (Photo 8). Admission is $25 for adults. RELATED - Exploring NYC? Here's a collection of non-culinary places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/XMJZUPgXsX