NYC Arts: The Complete Guide to Art and Culture

American Numismatic Society

Manhattan

Founded in 1858, the American Numismatic Society is the only American museum devoted exclusively to the preservation and study of coins, medals and paper money.

Anthropology Museum of the People of New York

Queens

Founded in 1977 by Margaret Mead and other anthropologists, the museum details the anthropology disciplines of biology, archaeology, linguistics and culture studies. One exhibit traces the history of the Armenian people, from ancient times to the 1915 Armenian genocide through paths of immigration, including to the U.S.

Asia Society and Museum

Manhattan

Exhibits at the museum focus on both the traditional and contemporary arts of Asia. Family days or ExploreAsia workshops are special ways to view the exhibits. Music and dance performances take place regularly.

Austrian Cultural Forum New York

Manhattan

With its architectural landmark building in Midtown Manhattan, the Austrian Cultural Forum New York is the cultural embassy of Austria in the United States. It hosts more than 200 free events annually and showcases Austrian contemporary art, music, literature, and academic thought in New York.

Bard Graduate Center: Decorative Arts, Design History, Material Culture

Manhattan

The BGC is an international study and exhibition center focusing on the study of the cultural history of the material world, drawing on methodologies and approaches from art and design history, economic and cultural history and history of technology, philosophy, anthropology and archaeology.