After a few hours, it was time to leave the hostel and I went to Manhattan again. It was a day for Museums. But first I said let’s try to skate (12$). After one circle of pathetic clinging to rail it was time to admit that I forgot it.
But around there were nice places to eat and drink something, cheesesteak sandwich 18$, beer 21$. After that, I treated myself with a wet towel shave (43$).
So for starters it was Madame Tussauds, interesting but not overwhelming, later shopping in American Eagle (25$). Next, it was MoMA, I started from the top floor downwards, saw some performances, installations, masterpieces. Last was MET, a really big one, I didn’t have enough time to see it all.
After closing of the MET I met with Kobrowsky, we had few IPAs in a small restaurant (100$). From there moved south for burger and beer in an Irish pub (60$?). It was time to say goodbye, he went home to Brooklyn and I went towards Port Authority station. I went shopping on the way (15$). Slept on the station while waiting for a bus.
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Adivice on visiting museums in NYC
- buy New York Pass form of card for access to interesting sites, because it is a much better experience
- Cheap (even you can visit all places included)
- Fast (you don’t wait in a queue to buy a ticket or to enter the venue)
- Simple (you can have one ticket for all on phone and backup on paper)
- plan in advance
- make inquiry how much time it takes for the specific visit and what is suggested to see
- check transportation options to the location
- some places have discounts or free entrance for specific dates
- buy in the advance ticket(s) or pass
- plan the route, some suggestions for kids are below
Suggestion for museum day in NYC
- NYC 1– museums with kids – a variety of experience
- American Museum of National History – fun for kids, dinosaur, elephant, kit, …
- cross Central parka there are 21 playgrounds
- Guggenheim Muzej – something serious with fun architecture, free entrance for kids younger than 12 years
- enjoy lunch somewhere on your way
- Madame Tussaud – here they can see heroes from movie ad comics, …
- NYC 2 – museums with kids – playful
- Children’s Museum of Manhattan – fun and educational for kids
- cross Central parka there are 21 playgrounds
- The High Line – ex-railway changed into parks and playgrounds
- Children’s Museum of the Arts – here they have different art workshops, …
- NYC 3 – museums with kids – all close by
- Children’s Museum of Manhattan – fun and educational for kids
- American Museum of National History – interesting for kids, dinosaur, elephant, whale,…
- cross Central parka there are 21 playgrounds
- NYC 4 – museums with kids – night experience, high price
- American Museum of National History – interesting for kids, dinosaur, elephant, whale, …