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NYC Museum Marathon

Daniela Bardelle

Daniela Bardelle

29 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through the cultural wonders of New York City. Immerse yourself in art, history, and innovation as you explore the city's top museums. Get ready for an unforgettable museum marathon!

Trip to New York

Day 1Art Extravaganza in The Bronx
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$36

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$ 11

The Bronx Museum of the Arts
Specializing in contemporary art by New Yorkers of Latin, Asian & African-American descent.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
28 - 34 min

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El Museo del Barrio
Museum devoted to Latino culture in the Americas, from the pre-Columbian era to modern times.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$36
Day 2Nature's Wonders and Cultural Gems in Queens
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$132

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$ 11

American Museum of Natural History
From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$112
37 - 45 min

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Queens Museum
Visual arts on display along with The Panorama, a building-for-building model of New York City.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$20
Day 3Journey through Jewish Heritage and Design Excellence
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$132

The Jewish Museum
Contemporary gift shop for handcrafted Jewish ceremonial objects & traditional marriage contracts.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$72
2 - 3 min

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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
The Smithsonian's design collection & rotating exhibits are on display in this historic townhouse.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$60
Day 4Contemporary Art and Classic Masterpieces
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$148

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$ 11

New Museum
Contemporary art museum housed in a sleek white building with a gift shop & cafe in the lobby.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$88
32 - 39 min

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The Frick Collection
Millionaire industrialist's former home turned museum displaying Western European art.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$60
Day 5Eastern Art and Cutting-Edge Exhibitions
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$116

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$ 11

Rubin Museum of Art
Paintings, statues, textiles & more from Tibet, Bhutan & other Asian lands, plus rotating exhibits.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$76
25 - 30 min

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MoMA PS1
Museum of Modern Art-run venue for experimental & contemporary art & events, set in an old school.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$40
Day 6Celebrating American Art and Transportation History
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$160

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$ 11

Whitney Museum of American Art
Museum exclusively featuring 20th-century & contemporary art by American artists, most still living.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$120
20 - 24 min

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New York Transit Museum
Housed in a 1936 subway station, this museum features interactive exhibits like vintage trains.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$40
Day 7A Day at The Met: A World of Art Awaits
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$120

The Metropolitan Museum of Art
A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$120
Day 8Iconic Architecture and Historical Treasures
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$216

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$ 11

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$120
9 - 11 min

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New-York Historical Society
West Side museum presenting New York City history via artwork, manuscripts, furniture and more.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$96
Day 9Sculptures and Modern Art: A Perfect Finale
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$168

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$ 11

The Noguchi Museum
Galleries & exhibits dedicated to artist & architect Isamu Noguchi plus a serene sculpture garden.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$48
28 - 34 min

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The Museum of Modern Art
Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$120

Budget breakdown: $1305 In total

Activities & Food:$1228
Transport:$77