LOVED spyscape! Amazing for family or group event. Clean facility and well coordinated from staff…read more It was a nice break from the hustle! The staff was beyond helpful finding a lost piece of jewelry! Forever grateful for their professionalism and diligence with recovery!!

This was such a fun and unique experience! I surprised my boyfriend with this for his birthday, and…read morehe absolutely loved it. The challenges, puzzles, and games really make you think--you definitely have to process the clues carefully! There are multiple levels to complete, and throughout the experience you're asked questions that determine what type of agent you are, which was a really cool touch. It was challenging, but in the best way. Now that I understand how everything works, I definitely want to go back and do it again to see if I can do even better! If you're looking for something interactive, different, and a lot of fun, I highly recommend checking this place out. We'll definitely be back!

New children's playspace located at the lower level of the MET Museum. During weekends adults may…read moreneed to scan the QR code located at the entrance to reserved a timed schedule to enter the space. Playspace is moderate in size and staffers are all around ensuring kids safety and abiding to the rules. There are children's books suitable for early learners along with interactive 2D arts/ models to bring out young children's creativity. There's also a soft foam play area for kids to run around with foam plushies and cushions. This playspace is very suitable for younger kids under the age of six. There's even some hands-on science projects that promotes STEM for young beginners. Overall, a good space for kids to have some fun within the MET Museum

A magical kids' studio that makes you wish you were 6 again. Beautiful, thoughtful, and low-key…read moreeducational in a way that's actually fun. Great little detour if you're already at the Met and need a break from being serious.

This place has been on our list for years! Finally was able to visit…read more Plan to spend a few hours to a whole day exploring because you can get lost in all the amazing things to see and learn! There other extra things you can add to your day pass (we added the - Encounters of the Milky Way) you get to choose. That was kool. From dinosaurs to insects - it was a lot to take in! It was pretty crowded the day we went. So plan accordingly and plan to spend the whole day here! Def worth it!!!

From meteors and dinosaurs to modern animals - this museum has it all!!! I spent about 3+ hours in…read morethis museum and was totally blown away. I could have spent two days here. Showing exotic taxidermy animals in their natural habitat is not new as I have seen it elsewhere, but it is certainly well done. Dinosaurs exhibit is exhaustive. Again I have seen it elsewhere - but not this well done. Although I am not into rocks, the exhibit of minerals and rocks was the best I have seen. Showing elements in their natural state or variety of compounds with chemical formulas was amazing!!!! Frankly this place is now always on the list when visiting NYC !!!

This world-renowned museum is probably the best museum I have ever visited. Not only is it…read moreincredibly impressive, but it is also enormous. Even if you simply wander through the exhibits at a casual pace, it would take about two days to see everything. If you prefer a more thorough and methodical visit, you'll need even more time. The museum's collections span cultures and civilizations from around the world. You'll find masterpieces of European and American art, magnificent Greek and Roman sculptures, and fascinating exhibits from Africa, China, Korea, and Japan. There are also beautiful Oriental and Ottoman rugs, textiles, and decorative arts, along with an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. An absolutely amazing experience and a must-visit for anyone who appreciates art, history, and culture.

The very first thing that hit me was the size of this place. Huge doesn't even begin to describe…read moreit. From the moment the car pulled up on 81st Street and Fifth Avenue, I knew I was in for something special. As a New Yorker, I instantly recognized the iconic staircase, but once I stepped inside, the museum completely drew me in. The Great Hall is breathtaking, and from there it just feels like the museum goes on forever. I'd read plenty of reviews beforehand, and everyone said the same thing: don't even think about trying to see the whole museum in one visit. Smart advice. So I picked three things I really wanted to see--Musical Bodies, Costume as Art, and the Temple of Dendur--and figured I'd spend about an hour in each. Before I got started, one thing immediately stood out: The Met takes accessibility seriously. As a wheelchair user, that's something I notice right away, and I couldn't have been more impressed. If there was a staircase, there was almost always a ramp or an elevator just a few feet away. I never had to wonder how I was going to reach the next gallery. The staff made the whole experience even better. Everyone I encountered was welcoming, knowledgeable, and genuinely happy to help. No matter who I asked, they seemed to know exactly where everything was, and I watched staff members effortlessly assist visitors in multiple languages. Even the security guards impressed me. At one point, I heard one politely tell a visitor, "Please step back. You're too close to the exhibit." It wasn't harsh or embarrassing, just a calm, friendly reminder. I actually smiled because it was such a simple but thoughtful way to protect the artwork while making visitors feel respected. Accessibility continued throughout the museum. During my entire visit, I only came across two areas that weren't accessible to wheelchairs, the inside of a pyramid and a long, narrow pyramid passage. Everything else was easy to navigate. Even at the Temple of Dendur, where visitors need to go up to the temple level, there was a portable lift so wheelchair users could experience the exhibit from the same vantage point as everyone else. That kind of attention to inclusion deserves recognition. Well...my carefully planned itinerary lasted about five minutes. I started in Gallery 199 with Musical Bodies, and wow. It was fascinating, thought-provoking, and honestly one of the coolest exhibits I've seen. I had no idea the relationship between music and the human body could be interpreted in so many creative ways throughout history. Every display made me stop and think, and before I knew it, 45 minutes had disappeared. Next, I rolled over to Costume Art. It was packed, and since much of the exhibit is displayed overhead, it wasn't the easiest thing to see from my wheelchair while weaving through the crowds. Even so, it was absolutely worth it. The designs were stunning, the creativity was off the charts, and I loved seeing how fashion has evolved over the years. More than once I caught myself laughing and thinking, "So this is where Ballroom got that idea!" After about an hour, I finally pulled myself away. My next stop wasn't even on my itinerary. The Egyptian galleries were right there, so I figured I'd take a quick look. Yeah...there's no such thing as a quick look. That exhibit completely pulled me in. The sarcophagi, the jewelry, the incredible stone carvings--it just kept getting better the deeper I went. Oddly enough, I found the galleries leading up to the Temple of Dendur even more captivating than the temple itself. I should probably confess that I once dreamed of becoming an Egyptologist, so this entire section had me hooked from start to finish. From there I wandered into the American Wing, which honestly could be its own museum. One side is filled with magnificent furniture, while the other showcases an incredible collection of paintings. It's another area that deserves an entire visit all by itself. Somehow, three hours disappeared in what felt like minutes. As I headed toward the exit, I was already planning my next visit...or three. I still haven't seen the Sculpture Garden, the Greek and Roman galleries, or dozens of other rooms that deserve their own day. Between the museum's unbelievable size, the crowds, and the endless galleries, there's simply no way to see everything. That's exactly what makes The Met so incredible. It's not a museum you finish. It's one you keep coming back to. The only thing that brought me back to reality was walking outside. The line of food vendors immediately reminded me I was standing in one of New York City's biggest tourist magnets. I nearly laughed when I saw the prices--$9 for a hot dog and $12 for a sandwich. Really? Then again, this is Fifth Avenue on the Upper East Side, not a Brooklyn street corner. I guess that's the price you pay for lunch in one of the city's most famous neighborhoods. don't try to conquer The Met in one day.

Sometimes the best museum visits are the ones you don't plan--and that was exactly the case with…read morethe Gilder Center, a hidden gem we stumbled upon late one afternoon. We arrived at 4:00 PM, thinking we'd squeeze in a quick walkthrough before closing at 5:30, only to discover the most beautiful surprise: free admission after 4. An unexpected win that made the visit feel even sweeter. With only an hour and change, we braced ourselves for a rushed experience, but the space unfolded into something bigger and more immersive than anticipated. From the dinosaur fossils to the vivid animal exhibits, every room had something that stopped us in our tracks. This wasn't just kid stuff either--our group of adults had an absolute blast. The real scene-stealer? The architecture. The building feels part cave, part spaceship--organic curves meet sharp, modern design, like nature and the future co-authored a museum. It's visually stunning, both inside and out. A happy accident turned into a highlight of the day. If you find yourself nearby in the late afternoon, it's absolutely worth a visit--free or not.

Visited this new addition to the natural history museum last year. My friend and I really enjoyed…read morethe immersive experience! Highly recommended!

Space...the Final Frontier. These are the voyages of the…read moreStarship, Enterprise. Its 5-year mission... To explore strange new worlds. To seek out new life and new civilizations. To boldly go where no man has gone before! Awwww-aw-awwww-awww-awww-aw! OK, enough with the Star Trek theme...I think the Rose Center is very cool for young and old alike, and I've been about three times since it opened in 2000. That's probably enough for an old curmudgeon like me who remembers staying up for those all-night TV broadcasts of the Gemini and Apollo missions. It's a great set-up that begins with the Big Bang Theater, where you're led into a dark room and a circular screen on the floor where Maya Angelou's voiceover explains how the universe was first formed. It used to be Jodie Foster's voice right after she did "Contact", but I guess even in space, contracts expire. Then you walk down the spiral walkway known as the Heilbrun Cosmic Pathway, an image-oriented timeline of the universe's history from the Big Bang to the present day. Lots of cool pictures taken from the Hubble to peruse, though watch out for impatient kids attempting to age you faster than you want. Most people pay the extra $14 for the 1/2-hour film in the Hayden Planetarium. They make a big ta-dah out of it by making you go up an elevator into a darkened waiting room and then into the rocketship-type seats in the planetarium. I remember the Tom Hanks-narrated one very well as it tracked a voyage from Earth to the outer reaches of the universe. I missed the Harrison Ford-narrated film which discussed extraterrestrials. However, I did just see the Robert Redford-narrated one where he shows how cosmic collisions formed the moon and the Milky Way. I just kept thinking how old and grizzly Bob is starting to sound. There is one shocking moment when a meteor hits Earth...like a gazillion years ago. Pretty soon, they'll run out of male menopausal American movie stars to narrate what's left to describe of the universe. I assume Barbra Streisand will be next singing "Somewhere" to an enraptured audience of Martians. My one complaint about the Rose Center is the poor coordination with the adjoining Museum of Natural History, in particular, how little direction you are given to buy the combination ticket that would save you money on the ticket for the planetarium show. We had to go back and ask for a refund in order to get the significant discount. What a pain. Oh well, there's a great gift shop...always the sign of a great museum, including my favorite item, a kit to show how farts happen. Gee, I think I have the perfect white elephant exchange gift for the office.

Great show on the origin of the universe. Interesting exhibit outside the planetarium showing where…read morehumans fit in with the beginning of the universe, but it's hard to fathom.

Come on, it's the Guggenheim. I don't love modern art, but they do pick the best pieces here so…read moreit's still pretty great. The spiral design makes it an easy walk, no getting lost in mazes of rooms, no stress about missing any areas. They have an Infinity Mirrored Room here, and the current exhibit of Carol Bove has some metal pieces with pretty cool textures and shapes. If I have limited time, I'm more about The Met, but the Guggenheim is definitely one for which you should make the time.

Interesting museum of modern art and some classical paintings. Prominent location in NYC on the…read moreeast side of the Central Park in a fabulous setting. I was primarily interested in Thannhauser collection consisting of European artists as Edgar Degas, Édouard Manet, and Vincent van Gogh, and more than thirty examples by Pablo Picasso. While most of the modern art is not in my wheelhouse, classical European artists are!!!