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The Library has just acquired a pass to New York City's Museum of Modern Art. Passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis; call the Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 3 to check on availability. Passes circulate for three days and are not renewable. The overdue fine for passes is $10/day.
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The Museum of Modern Art is a place that fuels creativity, ignites minds, and provides inspiration. With extraordinary exhibitions and the world's finest collection of modern and contemporary art, MoMA is dedicated to the conversation between the past and the present, the established and the experimental. To plan your visit,
click here.
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SOLOMON R. GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM
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An internationally renowned art museum and one of the most significant architectural icons of the 20th century, the Guggenheim Museum is at once a vital cultural center, an educational institution, and the heart of an international network of museums. Visitors can experience special exhibitions of modern and contemporary art, lectures by artists and critics, performances and film screenings, classes for teens and adults, and daily tours of the galleries led by museum educators. Founded on a collection of early modern masterpieces, the Guggenheim Museum today is an ever-growing institution devoted to the art of the 20th century and beyond. For more information and a schedule of current exhibits,
click here.
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| CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF MANHATTAN |
CMOM inspires children and families to learn about themselves and our culturally diverse world through a unique environment of interactive exhibitions and programs.
CMOM's programs and exhibits are designed to address the multiple ways children learn and to help parents understand and support their children's development. For hours, exhibits and programs, click here.
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Widely celebrated as one of the world's leading sculpture parks, Storm King Art Center has welcomed visitors from across the globe for fifty years.Storm King is located in the lower Hudson Valley, where its pristine 500-acre landscape of fields, hills, and woodlands provides the setting for a collection of more than 100 carefully sited sculptures created by some of the most acclaimed artists of our time. Click here for more information on exhibits, hours of operation and directions.
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Internationally recognized as a premier museum and research center, the Frick is known for its distinguished Old Master paintings and outstanding examples of European sculpture and decorative arts.
The collection was assembled by the Pittsburgh industrialist Henry Clay Frick (1849-1919) and is housed in his former residence on Fifth Avenue. One of New York City's few remaining Gilded Age mansions, it provides a tranquil environment for visitors to experience masterpieces by artists such as Bellini, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Gainsborough, Goya, and Whistler.
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for more information.
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Boscobel, the elegant Federal period house museum set on lovely landscaped grounds with breathtaking views of the Hudson River, has been welcoming visitors to explore its man-made and natural beauty for decades. Attractions include guided mansion tours, the rose and herb gardens, the woodland trail, annual signature events, as well as summer Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival performances. For more information, click here.
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MID-HUDSON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
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The museum is the ideal destination for families with young children. With exhibits that focus on nature, science, literacy, art, music and the local community, the museum provides an educationally rich environment through which children have the opportunity to develop foundational skills, to engage in purposeful play, and to develop interpersonal connections. MHCM exhibits and programs get kids moving, exploring, building, pretending, collaborating, creating and discovering. Visit the website by clicking here.
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INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE MUSEUM
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The Intrepid Museum is a unique journey through spectacular interactive exhibits and virtual, multi-sensory technology. Located at Pier 86, the complex boasts 30 restored aircraft, the submarine Growler, space shuttle Enterprise, and the British Airways Concorde.The Space Shuttle Pavilion, featuring Enterprise, the original NASA orbiter that paved the way for America's successful space shuttle program, was reopened in July 2013 and is now open to the public at the Intrepid Museum. For more information, hours of operation, and directions, click here.
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The Museum at Bethel Woods is an integral part of Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, which inspires people to lead creative and engaged lives through its many concerts, events, festivals, programs, and exhibitions-all on the site of the 1969 Woodstock Music and Art Fair. Through the award-winning Main Exhibit-"Woodstock and The Sixties"-varied and engaging special exhibitions, growing collection of artifacts and reference materials, museum programs for children, youth, and adults, and the preserved historic site, the Museum makes the lessons and ideals of The Sixties relevant and accessible today. Click here to visit the Museum's website for hours, directions and upcoming events.
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NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM & LIBRARY
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The New-York Historical Society, one of America's pre-eminent cultural institutions, is dedicated to fostering research, presenting history and art exhibitions, and public programs that reveal the dynamism of history and its influence on the world of today. Founded in 1804, New-York Historical is the oldest museum in New York City. New-York Historical has a mission to explore the richly layered political, cultural and social history of New York City and State and the nation, and to serve as a national forum for the discussion of issues surrounding the making and meaning of history.
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for exhibits, hours, directions and a downloadable floor plan.
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At the Preserve, you can enjoy scenic beauty, outdoor activities, and peace and quiet. The Preserve's carriage roads and trails are perfect for hiking, running, mountain biking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing. The Preserve is also the home of "Gunks" climbing and bouldering, and is one of the most visited climbing destinations in North America. For hours and directions, as well as special events listings, please click here.
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