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Friday, May 24, 2024
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024
212-769-5100 https://www.amnh.org/
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Founded in 1869, the American Museum of Natural History is the largest natural history museum in the world. The museum complex, located in New York City, contains 45 permanent exhibition halls, a planetarium, and a library. Its collections contain over 100 million specimens of plants, animals, fossils, minerals, rocks, meteorites, human remains, and human cultural artifacts, as well as specialized collections for frozen tissue and genomic and astrophysical data. There is a museum shop on the premises, as well as many opportunities for food and drink.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Science
Pass Benefits
Patrons are able to redeem up to 4 library vouchers per household for free admission to the American Museum of Natural History's permanent collection, as well as one special exhibition or show of the patron's choice.
Patrons will need to book reservations to the Museum in advance after receiving their voucher.
For more helpful information on visiting the Museum druing this unique time, and to book advance tickets, pleas visit amnh.org/plan-your-visit.
The Jewish Museum
1109 5th Ave., (92nd Street), New York, NY 10128
212-423-3200 https://www.thejewishmuseum.org/
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Founded in 1904 in New York City, the Jewish Museum was the first institution of its kind in the United States, and currently the oldest in the world. Their holdings include nearly 30,000 objects reflecting global Jewish identity over more than 4,000 years—painting, sculpture, works on paper, photography, installations, media, archaeological artifacts, antiquities, and ceremonial objects. Highlights include works by Man Ray, Eva Hesse, Andy Warhol, Alfred Steiglitz, and Marc Chagall, as well as an 18th century Hanukkah menorah from Germany and a Torah Ark from 1899. Permanent and changing exhibits—and monograph shows of significant artists, for which they are known—are drawn from their collection and outside sources. All floors are accessible for people using mobility aids or who need to avoid stairs. All public restrooms include accessible facilities.
Categories: Art, Family, History
Pass Benefits
Print at home pass allows two people admittance into the museum.
Important note, once you sign up for the pass you will have to also follow the link provided to sign up for a timed entry ticket through the Jewish Museum's Website.
New York Historical Society Museum & Library
170 Central Park West, (77th Street), New York, NY 10024
212-873-3400 https://www.nyhistory.org/
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The New-York Historical Society was established in 1804, making it New York City's first museum. Its current home is one of the last Beaux-Arts style buildings built in the country. Permanent and changing exhibits draw upon the Society's holdings to highlight certain historical themes. The Society's collection contains over 1.6 million works, including art by Thomas Cole, Rembrandt Peale, and Gilbert Stuart, and all 435 of John James Audubon's extant preparatory watercolors for “Birds of America.” Among the institution's holdings are sculptor Elie Nadelman's collection of American folk art; one of the world's largest collections of Tiffany glasswork; George Washington's camp bed from Valley Forge; a collection of US newspapers from the 1700s; and many other important historical objects and artifacts. A relatively recent addition is a space dedicated to an interactive children's history museum. A restaurant and museum shop are on the premises.
Categories: Architecture, Art, Family, History
Pass Benefits
2 adults and 4 children are allowed entrance.
Pass is Print from Home.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10128
212-423-3500 https://www.guggenheim.org/
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The Guggenheim Museum's home in New York is in unique building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright which was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 2008. Its permanent collection contains many well-known 20th century works, including art from various movements, including—but not limited to—Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, German and Austrian Expressionism, Abstract Expressionism, Minimalist, Post-Minimalist, and Conceptual art. Temporary exhibitions draw from both the museum's collection and outside sources. A museum shop is on the premises.
Categories: Architecture, Art, Family
Pass Benefits
This pass provides free admission for up to four adults or students, plus $5 admission for a maximum of two additional guests. Children under 12 years of age are always free.
Pass is Print from Home.