There are a lot of things to do while you’re visiting New York , that isn’t disputed but, well anyone. However, deciding what to do can be somewhat more complicated matter. However, there are some standard landmarks and attractions to the city which most people will visit while they are there. And going to at least one museum in New York is popular and greatly recommended to include as part of your trip’s agenda. However, some people want to spend their entire vacation exploring the city’s great museums and lucky for them they are in New York, a city that has some of the greatest museums and world renowned exhibits.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art located just across the street from Central Park is one of the city’s most prestigious establishments and in addition to having one of the greatest collections of art in the world, is also one of the city’s major landmark attractions. You could spend an entire day looking through one of the current offerings or also spend it browsing the permanent collection. And while it is possible to get through the museum in one day, many people have reported needing to come back a second or third time to really experience it all. You should keep this in mind if you’re planning to make the trip.

The Museum of Modern Art is another one of the city’s major art establishments and has the largest collection of pieces exclusively from the modern period of any museums in the world. This is one of the most popular places to visit for people in the city and much of the collection is by artists that are familiar to the mainstream public. Artists like Pablo Picasso is just one of the famous names represented at the museum. The various mediums that are included in its permanent collection include sculpture, photography, painting, various multi-genre installation pieces and others. This is one of the most diverse and extensive singular collections in the world.