Mordern, Free, Best Art Museums in Long Beach

"The Metropolitan Museum of Art The Met is one of the biggest museums in the world, and if you only see one museum in New York, I recommend this one. It has a wide array of art, historical artifacts, photographs, and other exhibits. There’s even a real Egyptian tomb in here!. I like its expansive impressionist and Greek exhibits."

"NYC is full of amazing museums and while not all museums are not free every day, they should still be on your list as one of the top things to do during your visit!. On Fridays from 5 PM-7 PM they hold a happy hour and then its free admission to the galleries from 7 PM – 9 PM. Free for all visitors."

"Known simply as "the Met," this museum offers an unparalleled view of the world, all under one roof. In total, the Met's collections include more than two million works of art that span over five thousand years of history."

"3:30 - 6 p.m.: Once you're done with lunch and window shopping at the boutiques along Franklin Avenue, it's time to get arty at the Brooklyn Museum. Before you enter the museum, you must pause in front to stare at the mesmerizing fountain. In addition to a fun fountain, this prestigious art museum has a large collection of Egyptian art in its permanent collection, as well as contemporary art. The rotating exhibits have included Basquiat, Georgia O'Keefe, and many others."

"Founded in 1823, the Brooklyn Museum of New York City is the 3rd largest museum of the state. Sprawling over 560000 square feet, it boasts of holding around 1.5 million art collections and archives at the library. Timing : 11 AM till 6 PM on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, 11 AM till 8 PM on Friday and Saturday"

"MoMA, as many would know it, is home to some of the most famous pieces of modern art. The Museum of Modern Art has a collection of 150,000 pieces. Some of the more renowned include Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh, the Dance by Matisse and Picasso’s iconic Les Demoiselles d’Avignon."

"Founded in 1929, MoMA is an iconic museum that should be on every New York visitor’s bucket list of places to visit. The Museum of Modern Art is the was the first museum devoted to modern era art. It is located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City on 53rd Street."

"In 2015, former First Lady Michelle Obama ushered in the new Whitney Museum of American Art set in the heart of NYC's Meatpacking District. Selections from the museum's collection, ranging from 1912 to the mid-1960s, trace the development of American modernism through the 1950s and into the 1960s when the bold new painterly forms of Abstract Expressionism dominated. Among the artists featured are Alexander Calder, Helen Frankenthaler, Edward Hopper, Lee Krasner, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Jackson Pollock."

"New York’s US Whitney Museum of American Art opened in 2015. Artworks include more than 25,000 works of art from the 19th century to 21st century. Visitors can pay $25 a day for an hour to see the artworks, which range from paintings to artworks."

"An art museum which specialises in American artists above all others. It’s a beautifully de-signed building with the artwork spread around patios on different levels. Anyone who isn’t there for the art is there for the view."

"The Frick Collection, art museum, garden court, fountain, skylight, ionic columns, bench|© Jeffrey Isaac Greenberg 16+ / Alamy Stock Photo. Home for this relatively small museum at 1 East 70th Street and Fifth Avenue is the three-story Beaux Arts-style mansion designed by Thomas Hastings as the family residence of the industrialist and art patron Henry Clay Frick and built in the 1910s. The collection, which opened to the public in 1935, offers one of the most exquisite art-viewing experiences in the city."

"The Frick Collection This collection features paintings by major European artists (lots of Dutch masters here) as well as 18th-century French furniture and Oriental rugs. You have to really love Dutch artists to want to spend time here (I do) but be sure to visit their website because they do a lot of wonderful temporary exhibits featuring famous works of art."

"If you fancy absorbing rare and historical artwork collection, Frick Collection should be on your visit list of the top 10 best museums in New York. The museum has a collection of artworks of industrialist Henry Clay Frick. It was opened to the public in December 1935."

"Today the Park Avenue Armory is one of New York's most unique cultural institutions, but the fortress was originally built for the Seventh Regiment by architect Charles Clinton in 1880. The brick Gothic Revival style building features a crenellated roof and occupies a full city block."

"Museum of Illusions is one of the best New York City attractions for families. It is a small two-storey interactive museum, close to the High Line or the Whitney Museum. It is the perfect NYC attraction for teenagers as well, as there is an element of participation and cool factor in almost every exhibit."

"If you’re looking to learn more about the history of this borough then you will want to visit the Brooklyn Historical Society. There are two locations, the main location in Brooklyn Heights and a 15 minute walk away there’s an additional location in DUMBO. If you’re a history buff, then this is the perfect thing to do in Brooklyn for you."

"The Brooklyn Historical Society is the best museum in Brooklyn to learn more about the history of the borough. Throughout this museum, you are able to examine the 400-year history of Brooklyn. You can do this through their educational center which includes history related to Brooklyn and the people who have lived here over the years."

"Located in Chinatown, this small museum presents the living history, heritage, culture, and diverse experiences of Chinese Americans in the U.S. Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for students, educators, seniors, military personnel, and free for children above 2 and disabled visitors. Alright, these are some of the most unique, cool museums in NYC and recommend to anyone visiting the Big Apple."

"For a concentrated look at the Chinese-American experience, visit this museum on Centre Street—located in one of Maya Lin’s few NYC creations. The museum’s unique approach to preserving history includes oral histories, along with photographs and artifacts that examine everything from media portrayals of Chinese Americans, to the evolution of Chinatowns throughout the country."

"Once part of a retirement center for sailors, this 83-acre cultural center is now a popular spot to engage with contemporary art and…"

"The old-world architecture of this building is not only a place for worship but also remains a center for cultural activities of all kind. Along with the exotically painted glass windows and beautiful marble work, the building comes out in an Italian Renaissance theme. The Campanile tower stands high to the west of the church itself."