NYC Arts: The Complete Guide to Art and Culture

Center for Jewish History

Manhattan

The Center for Jewish History is home to the American Jewish Historical Society, the American Sephardi Federation, the Leo Baeck Institute, Yeshiva University Museum and the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research. The collections at the center contain resources for the documentation and exploration of the Jewish experience and include old and rare books, periodical collections, photos, memoirs, official decrees, personal letters and contemporary publications about all aspects of Jewish identity. The art collections include posters, paintings, sculptures, archeological artifacts, historical textiles and ceremonial objects. These rich and varied collections define one people and many cultures.

Children's Galleries for Jewish Culture

Manhattan

This non-religious organization engages schoolchildren and families with two permanent exhibitions that allow active, hands-on exploration of history and culture in non-threatening and inclusive ways to benefit the diverse Jewish community and the community at large.

Children's Museum of Manhattan

Manhattan

Through a unique environment of interactive exhibitions and programs, the museum aims to inspire children and families to learn about themselves and a culturally diverse world.

Children's Museum of the Arts

Manhattan

At the Children's Museum of the Arts, young artist have complete liberty to create. This museum in SoHo focuses on all forms of visual art, and gently encourages children to experiment artistically through interactive learning.

City Island Historical Society and Nautical Museum

Bronx

The collections and library of the City Island Historical Society, a not-for-profit organization established in 1976, is housed in the City Island Nautical Museum, which is located in the old Public School 17 building. The museum chronicles the island's yacht and shipbuilding history as well as its role during the American Revolution.