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art museums | family travel | history | Manhattan | museums | New York | New York City
10 Ways to Explore the Museum of the City of New York in Manhattan
ByJennRecord December 3, 2024December 1, 2024
Located on Fifth Avenue on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and part of “Museum Mile”, the Museum of the City of New York was founded in 1923. Originally housed in Gracie Mansion (now the residence of the mayor of New York City) until the permanent museum was built in 1932, the museum’s collection has over three quarter of a million artifacts including photographs, costumes, paintings, sculptures, toys, and decorative arts. Permanent exhibits showcase New York City’s founding and evolution over four centuries and several rotating exhibits feature influential figures, movements, and seasonal celebrations. When we visited in December 2024, the annual Gingerbread NYC: The Great Borough Bake Off was in full swing- the annual event is a must see during the holiday season.
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family travel | Manhattan | museums | New York | New York City | science center
Nine Tips for Visiting the American Museum of Natural History in New York City
ByJennRecord September 24, 2024September 23, 2024
Founded in 1869 and open to the public in 1877, the American Museum of Natural History is one of the top attractions in New York City, welcoming over five million visitors each year.
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living history | Montana
10 Ways to Explore the Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman, Montana
ByJennRecord August 27, 2024September 2, 2024
Located on the campus of Montana State University, in Bozeman Montana, the Museum of the Rockies (MOR) has one of the largest dinosaur collections in the world, displaying several dinosaur fossils including a life-size sculpture of a Tyrannosaurus rex cast from the fossil bones of a real T-rex. A Smithsonian Affiliate museum, MOR includes dozens of primary exhibits that feature Yellowstone National Park, American Indians of the Northern Plains, tons of local artifacts (including several early 20th century cars!) and mythical creatures, as well as a whole outdoor living history museum. There are also daily shows in the planetarium and weekly events the whole family will enjoy.
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Historical Societies | history | Manhattan | New York | New York City
10 Ways to Explore the New-York Historical Society and Museum in New York City
ByJennRecord August 20, 2024August 19, 2024
The oldest museum in New York City (it predates even the Met by 50 years!), the New -York Historical Society opened in 1804 on New York’s Upper West Side, across the street from (what is now) the American Museum of Natural History and Central Park. Founded by eleven local merchants and politicians who wanted to preserve historical documents and artifacts post American Revolution and British occupation in New York, the museum now boasts a library of millions of archives, three floors of permanent and rotating exhibits, a devoted children’s museum, and a robust calendar of engaging programs and activities throughout the year to celebrate New York’s (and America’s) rich history.
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Banff | Canada | family travel | museums
10 Ways to Explore the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies in Banff, Alberta Canada
ByJennRecord August 6, 2024September 2, 2024
Named for local artists and philanthropists Peter and Catharine Whyte, the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies opened as a museum 1968 in downtown Banff to showcase their collection of artifacts and artwork celebrating the town of Banff and the Canadian Rockies. The Whytes were married in the 1930s and built a home in Banff where they lived and supported their local community for over many decades.
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art | art museums | Massachusetts | sculpture garden
deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln, Massachusetts
ByJennRecord July 2, 2024June 22, 2024
The largest sculpture park in New England, the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln, Massachusetts is spread throughout 30 acres and features walking trails, gardens, terraces, lawns, and views of adjacent Flint’s Pond. The 50+ sculptures are on rotating display and many sculptures are loaned to the museum. The property includes indoor museum exhibits, a gift shop and cafe, and the Lincoln Nursery School.
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