DK Travel : New York : Museums & Galleries

American Museum Of Natural History

Natural history studyes about our nature, ancient people's lifes.

My wish is to have a trip in one of the most beautiful museums in the world
Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum

Design authority of USA, part of the Smithsonian Institution, devoted to historic and contemporary design with a 6,500 rare book collection.
Ellis Island

www.ellisisland.com:

Ellis Island is a symbol of America’s immigrant heritage. From 1892 to 1954, this immigrant depot processed the greatest tide of incoming humanity in the nation’s history. Nearly twelve million landed here in their search of freedom of speech and religion, and for economic opportunity.

I found my great grandfather's passenger details on ellis island ship manifestos etc, so now that I am leaving for NYC tomorrow, I will definitely visit this highlight! It is a great place to visit if your are into history.
Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum

floating museum features WWII aircraft carrier, submarine and planes, including the concorde
New York Transit Museum

A must for lovers of urban transport everywhere, this museum is housed in what used to be Court Street subway station in Brooklyn, which is still connected to the network and theoretically a working station. http://www.mta.info/mta/museum/
Sunflower Fine Art

Perhaps the most "comprehensive art Gallery in America", they consistently endeavor to accomodate and satisfy even the most discerning of clients. Gallery offers a vast and marvelous selection of:

Posters, oil paintings, prints, watercolors, limited editions, art jewelry, sculpture photographs, etchings, vintage posters by all major artists . They ship any selections right to your door!
The Cloisters

The Cloisters is an extension of the Met Museum located in Upper Manhattan. It's a stunning collection of European medieval art and architecture.