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Museum of MotherhoodC0L4158 401 E. 84th St., btw York & First aves., 212.452.9816. A communitybased arts, media and social change museum centered on the experience of motherhood presents exhibits that range from art and sculpture to more abstract, academic subjects. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun noon-5 p.m.; Suggested $15 adults, $12 students, $13 seniors, $5 children. 2 1 0 D9 Museum of the City of New YorkC0L5914 1220 Fifth Ave., at 103rd St., 212.534.1672. The city is on display in more than 1 million paintings, photographs, costumes, toys and other artifacts. Daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Suggested $20 families, $10 adults, $6 seniors/students, under 12 free. 2 1 . 0 F7
New York Public LibraryC0L572 Fifth Ave. & 42nd St., 917.275.6975. The humanities and social sciences branch of the city’s library system shows art, literary and photography exhibitions in its landmark Beaux Arts Stephen A. Schwarzman Building. Mon, Thurs-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Tues-Wed 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun 1-5 p.m.; Free. 2 1 0 F14 New York Transit MuseumC0L362 Boerum Pl., at Schermerhorn St., Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, 718.694.1600. Housed in a 1936 subway station, this museum features exhibitions, tours and workshops that explore the impact of New York’s public transportation system. Tues-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat-Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Reservations required for tours/special events; $7 adults, $5 seniors (62+)/ages 2-17 with adult, under 2 and Wed seniors free. 2 15 . 0
Museum of the Moving ImageC0L52914 36-01 35th Ave., at 37th St., Astoria, Queens, 718.777.6888. The art, history, technique and technology of film, television and digital media are explored through exhibitions, programs and the nation’s largest permanent collection of moving-image artifacts. Tues-Thurs 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat-Sun 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; $12 adults, $9 seniors/students, $6 ages 3-18, under 3 and Fri 4-8 p.m. free. 2 13 . 0 AA10
Neue Galerie New YorkC0L59143 1048 Fifth Ave., at 86th St., 212.628.6200. Early-20th-century German and Austrian art and design by Egon Schiele, Gustav Klimt, Otto Dix and others. Thurs-Mon 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; $20 adults, $10 seniors/students, first Fri of each month 6-8 p.m., free; under 16 must be accompanied by an adult, under 12 not admitted. 2 3 . 0 G9 New Museum C0L784 235 Bowery, btw Rivington & Stanton sts., 212.219.1222. Focusing on innovation in art and ideas, this museum exhibits pieces in various mediums by cutting-edge artists. Wed, Fri-Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; $14 adults, $12 seniors, $10 students, under 19 and Thurs 7-9 p.m. free. 2 3 5 0 D20 New York City Fire MuseumC0L5914 278 Spring St., btw Hudson & Varick sts., 212.691.1303. Artwork and objects honoring New York’s fire department. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; $8 adults, $5 seniors/ students/children, under 2 and members of service free. 2 1 . 0 G20
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Rose Center for Earth and Space/ American Museum of Natural HistoryC0L362 Central Park W., enter on W. 81st St., 212.769.5200, amnh.org/rose. Home to the Hayden Planetarium Space Theater, Scales of the Universe Walkway and Cullman Hall of the Universe. Space Show: Journey to the Stars, narrated by Whoopi Goldberg. Daily 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m., first Fri of the month 10 a.m.-8:45 p.m.; Suggested $19 adults, $14.50 seniors/students, $10.50 children 2-12; Museum and space show: $25 adults, $19 seniors/students, $14.50 ages 2-12. 2 1 0 I10 Rubin Museum of ArtC0L4957 150 W. 17th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.620.5000. Paintings, books, artifacts and more from the Himalayas and the surrounding regions, including Nepal, Bhutan, India, China and Mongolia. Mon & Thurs 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat-Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 students/seniors (65+), children under 13, Fri 6-10 p.m. and seniors (65+) first Mon of the month free. 2 13 0 H17 Scandinavia HouseC0L74 58 Park Ave., btw E. 37th & E. 38th sts., 212.779.3587. Visitors discover the Nordic countries through both modern and classic exhibits, films, lectures and events. Tues-Sat noon-6 p.m.; Free. Admission prices to exhibits may vary. 2 13 5 0 F15
National Academy Museum & School of Fine ArtsC0L4827 1083 Fifth Ave., btw 89th & 90th sts., 212.369.4880. Founded in 1825, this museum boasts one of the largest collections of 19th- and 20th-century American art in the United States. Current academicians include Christo and Cindy Sherman. Wed-Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; $12 adults, $7 seniors/students, under 12 free. 2 1 G9 National Museum of MathematicsC0L4271 11 E. 26th St., at Fifth Ave., 212.542.0566. Boasting a status as the only math museum in the nation, this 20,000-square-foot space invites the mathematically challenged and math whizzes alike to participate in more than 40 interactive exhibits, possibly proving once and for all that math can be fun. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; $15 adults, $9 children. 2 1 0 G16
programs since the 1950s. Wed, Fri-Sun noon-6 p.m., Thurs noon-8 p.m.; Suggested $10 adults, $8 seniors/students, $5 under 14. 2 1 . 0 G13
Punk Rocker sid vicious, who never met a t-shirt that didn’t look (and feel) better than when it was artfully ripped to shreds, figures prominently in the exhibition punk: chaos to couture, opening May 9. | the metropolitan museum of art, P. 67
New-York Historical Society Museum & LibraryC0L9316 170 Central Park W., at Richard Gilder Way (W. 77th St.), 212.873.3400. This landmark institution devoted to local history houses photographs, Hudson River School landscapes, manuscripts and more. Tues-Thurs, Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; $15 adults, $12 seniors/educators, $10 students, $5 ages 5-13, under 4 free. 2 13 0 I10 9/11 Tribute CenterC0L3642 120 Liberty St., btw Greenwich St. & Trinity Pl., 866.737.1184, tributewtc.org. Recovered objects and narratives by family members of victims memorialize, while offering an outlet to remember the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; $15 adults, $10 seniors/students/military, children under 12 free. 2 1 0 G22 Paley Center for Media, TheC0L47 25 W. 52nd St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.621.6800. The former Museum of Television and Radio focuses on the social impact of media technology, as well as the collection and preservation of TV and radio
South Street Seaport MuseumC0L59614 South Street Seaport, 12 Fulton St., btw Front & South sts., 917.492.3379. A nautical glimpse into 18th- and 19th-century port life through 16 galleries featuring photographs, video displays and historic artifacts. Daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; $10 general admission, $6 seniors/students, children under 9 free. 2 1 . 0 E22 Tenement MuseumC0L316 108 Orchard St., btw Delancey & Broome sts., 212.982.8420. Between 1836 and 1935, over 7,000 immigrants found shelter in this apartment building, which now offers exhibits and tours. Accessible via guided tours only (tour times vary). Daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; $22 adults, $17 seniors (65+)/students, under 5 free. 1 . 0 D20 Whitney Museum of American ArtC0L3625 945 Madison Ave., at E. 75th St., 212.570.3600. Contemporary American art, including sculpture by Louise Bourgeois, Alexander Calder and Man Ray; and paintings by Cy Twombly, Edward Hopper, Yves Tanguy and Willem de Kooning. Wed-Thurs, Sat-Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri 1-9 p.m.; $18 adults, $14 seniors/students (with ID) and adults 19-25, under 18 free, Fri 6-9 p.m. pay what you wish. 2 3 . 0 F10
Monuments & Statues African Burial Ground National MonumentC0L364 290 Broadway, btw Reade St. & Federal Plz., 212.637.2019. A poignant memorial to enslaved and free African-Americans buried in an unmarked cemetery during the 17th and 18th centuries. Visitor center open Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Monument open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Free. 2 1 8 F21
Photo: sid vicious, 1977, courtesy of the metropolitan museum of art, photograph © dennis morris
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