Best places: Arts organizations in New York, United States

A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary.

The history of film, television & digital media told via interactive displays, plus screenings.

This roomy warehouse space hosts cutting-edge theater performances & progressive musicians.

Landmark venue features avant-garde visual & performing arts in an industrial Gilded-Age interior.

A collection of antiques offers a look into Coney Island's past along with special events.

👍👍 The first and most important thing to know is that the galleries are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. You don’t need to be a member or pay to visit and view art. This beautiful building is actually two buildings that were combined by the former governor of NY, Samuel J. Tilden. The members club is one of the o...

Enduring community arts venue with World's Fair origins, presenting diverse performances.

👍👍 A fantastic Christmas and Holidays dinner was the kick-off of a very special Christmas night. Listening to songs sung by the members (and some not members (?)) of the Club. This is a great club for artists in Opera, Broadway and other professional calibers. I'm a physical therapist and the only art...

Hi-fi record bar with food & drink offerings plus an intimate performance space & vegan cafe.

👍👍 This Church offers a unique opportunity to enjoy or participate from alternative Movement Research performances. Contemporary Dance, Performance art, Ecstatic Dance, etc. A safe and inclusive space. A true space of service for a live community embracing diversity, diving into the self and art.

Large-scale sculpture & multimedia installations in a park built on a former landfill site.

Hands-on arts experiences for kids & families, including classes, performances & exhibits.

Hosts LGBT social, political & erotic art, plus educational resources, talks & performances.

👍👍 A welcoming and inspiring cultural space, displaying innovative exhibitions about the modern and contemporary visual arts of the African and Caribbean diaspora. It was a pleasure to be introduced to CCCADI's artistic director Dan'etta Jimenez and her colleague Nefertiti, who shared tremendous insigh...

Futuristic space with a focus on using vivid, interactive technology to explore art & science.

👍👍 ***Update: The studio did end up responding to our email a week later and profusely apologized. They provided our son with a few private lessons to make up for the class scheduling snafoo. Thank you for your attention and support for this concern. ****** We registered our 8-year-old son for two of...

👍👍 Great classes for the kids at an affordable price. Jcal just keeps getting better and better. Ask for Patrick if you need guidance towards classes for kids. Always plenty to see here for art lovers.

The museum seeks to educate about maritime history & expand waterfront access in the metro area.

Art gallery with works from artists underrepresented in the city & space for provocative debates.

Group exhibits within a working studio explore the book as a traditional & modern art form.