New York City’s museums are full of history, art, and culture waiting to be explored. Each exhibit offers a chance to learn something new and experience the city in a different way. Every museum has its own personality and surprises, making each visit a unique experience. NYC museums offer both education and entertainment, making them perfect for solo trips, family outings, or a fun date.
Take a look at some of our favorite museum exhibits, some happening for a limited time.
1. A Lively Mind: Jane Austen at 250 – The Morgan Library & Museum
Celebrate the timeless works of Jane Austen in this exhibition celebrating her 250th birthday. See first-edition novels, personal letters, and artifacts from her English home. A literary lover’s dream!
225 Madison Avenue, Manhattan
Open through Sept 14th, 2025.
2. Coney Island Streets: 1965–1975 – Coney Island History Project
Step back to a gritty, fascinating era in Coney Island with street photography from local artist Charles Denson. Explore the neighborhood as it was during the 60s and 70s. Free admission!
3059 West 12th Street, Brooklyn
Saturdays, Sundays & holidays, 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm through Labor Day.
3. Breaking the Mold: Brooklyn Museum at 200 – Brooklyn Museum
The Brooklyn Museum is celebrating its 200th birthday by showcasing hundreds of works from its large collection and spotlighting NYC borough artists and new acquisitions.
200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn
Open through Feb 22nd, 2026.
4. The Subway Is… – New York Transit Museum
Discover the story of NYC’s subway system with artifacts, multimedia installations, and train models. It’s an exploration of its past, present, and future into a unique journey New Yorkers will love.
99 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn
5. Superfine: Tailoring Black Style – The Met Fifth Avenue
With a look back at Black menswear, this exhibition combines fashion and history into a stunning visual experience. Visitors to The Met can expect memorable designs and storytelling that’s both personal and powerful.
1000 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan
Open through Oct 26th, 2025.
6. Mission: Impossible – Story and Spectacle – Museum of the Moving Image
Who doesn’t love Mission: Impossible? This exhibit celebrates the iconic action film franchise with immersive installations and rare film artifacts.
36-01 35th Avenue, Astoria, Queens
Open through Dec 14th, 2025.
7. The Polonsky Exhibition of NYPL Treasures – New York Public Library
Step inside the NYPL’s grand Stephen A. Schwarzman Building to see rare items spanning 4,000 years—from Columbus’ letter to the first Gutenberg Bible in the Americas.
476 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan
Summer in NYC doesn’t have to be all rooftop bars and crowded streets. Museums offer a cool, fascinating escape while giving you a chance to explore stories, art, and culture you can’t get anywhere else. Dive in, wander the galleries, and let yourself get inspired.
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