NYC Arts: The Complete Guide to Art and Culture

Castle Clinton National Monument

Manhattan

Castle Clinton, at the southern tip of Manhattan on Battery Park's waterfront, is a fort that was built to protect New York City during the War of 1812. The original 19th-century fortifications and a small exhibition gallery are open to visitors.

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.

City Hall

Manhattan

The 19th-century edifice that is City Hall houses the Mayor's office, the City Council's meeting chambers, the Speaker's office and the rooms seen in the background of mayoral press conferences on TV.

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.

City Lore

Manhattan

City Lore documents and presents the city's living cultural heritage. Among its goals are to make grassroots folk culture and multiculturalism part of the learning experience for both children and adults. The City Lore Resource Center, a multicultural resource center for teachers, is located at City Lore offices.