Top rated Cultural centers in New York, United States to elevate your visit (Updated December, 2023)

Top rated Cultural centers in New York

Experience the best that New York has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 20 places from Cultural center category.

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American Turkish Eyup Sultan Cultural Center

Mosque

4.90 (519 reviews)

Bhakti Center

Cultural center

👍👍 My spiritual home in NYC. I have never felt such a sense of community anywhere else. Each time I come here, whether it is for Kirtan or Darshan or a Yoga Class, I meet some of the warmest kindest humans I have ever come across. In the madness that this city of NY is, Bhakti Center is my anchor. I r...

4.90 (82 reviews)

Bhakti Center Yoga

Yoga studio

👍👍 Lovely, peaceful, and energetically healing place. I love the Bhakti Center so much! All of the classes are wonderful as are the teachers. I’ve been coming for years and have always been happy coming back here:)

4.90 (66 reviews)

Wave Hill Public Garden & Cultural Center

Garden

Expansive, manicured public garden with wooded paths, benches & Hudson River views.

4.80 (1.8K reviews)

Casa Belvedere, The Italian Cultural Foundation

Cultural center

👍👍 My first time at this venue and it will not be my last! People were lovely. Food was great and the view spectacular!! We had a lovely evening!!

4.80 (184 reviews)

Pubkey

Pub

👍👍 Great west village NYC classic bar. Burger is top 5 in city no question. Cocktails are spot on and affordable. Staff rocks and the vibes are great here. Cool under-the-radar spot. Go visit.

4.80 (160 reviews)

Tibet House

Art gallery

Sprawling complex that promotes Tibetan culture with a Buddhist shrine, exhibition space & library.

4.80 (113 reviews)

South Street Seaport Museum

Maritime museum

Institution housing paintings, ship models, scrimshaw & more with vintage ships docked outside.

4.70 (423 reviews)

Judson Memorial Church

Church

👍👍 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.

4.70 (164 reviews)

Japan Society

Cultural center

This cultural center showcases Japanese arts & also offers events like lectures & language classes.

4.60 (697 reviews)

The Billie Holiday Theatre

Performing arts theater

218-seat theater featuring original theatrical works by African-American playwrights & performers.

4.60 (214 reviews)

Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden

Cultural center

19th-century home for retired sailors now features cultural events, sculptures & a fountain.

4.50 (3.9K reviews)

Fotografiska Museum NYC

Art museum

Photo exhibitions held in a landmark Renaissance Revival-style gallery with a cocktail bar & dining.

4.50 (1.6K reviews)

Serbian Association of NY

Banquet hall

👍👍 Excellent food, everything is perfectly cooked and the flavors are incomparable. I never had tried Serbian food before and this turn out to be one of my favorite restaurant. It’s a must try!

4.50 (124 reviews)

Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning (JCAL)

Arts organization

👍👍 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.

4.50 (116 reviews)

The Africa Center

Cultural center

😠 In the three years the “Africa Center” has been intact they have done nothing except build a popular dining experience and hub for street parties. They, in my eyes, have made no effort to curate exhibits to go in actual museum. They have simply kept the taxes down for the tenants that live above in...

4.50 (102 reviews)

International Student Center Youth Hostel (The Center)

Hostel

Low-key hostel in a brownstone on the Upper West Side, offering basic dorms & a shared kitchen.

4.40 (257 reviews)

First Street Green Cultural Park

Park

👍👍 I was on a self-guided walking food tour of Greenwich Village and decided to take a walk through this alley on the way to have a knish across the street at Yonah Schimmel's Knish Bakery. I'm so glad I did! The raw street art was an unexpected hidden treasure I might have otherwise missed. I was able...

4.40 (74 reviews)

The Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center

Cultural center

This storied center offers exhibits on Malcolm X & the history of civil rights & social justice.

4.20 (78 reviews)

92NY

Cultural center

Celebrated community & cultural center offering talks, performances, screenings, classes & more.

4.10 (211 reviews)

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Top rated Cultural centers in New York, United States