Free Museums in Secaucus

"One of the world's largest natural history museums with more than 33 million specimens and exhibits, the AMNH educates and entertains visitors, keeping them busy for quite some time. It would seem impossible to top the already-existing exhibits at the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) but last year one more must-see colossal cast of a 122-foot-long dinosaur moved in to its home on the fourth floor. Forty-five permanent exhibit halls including the Rose Center for Earth and Space, the Hayden Planetarium, as well as galleries for temporary exhibitions, one of the most fascinating, "Mummies" will be on display through mid-January, 2018."

"The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) is one of the biggest natural history museums in the world, spanning 26 interconnected buildings. Founded in 1869, AMNH has 45 permanent exhibition halls, as well as a planetarium and library. The museum’s collection contains more than 34 million specimens of plants, fossils, animals, minerals, rocks, meteorites and human remains."

"The mecca of the modern art world, this midtown Manhattan Museum is one of the top museums in NYC. Since its opening in 1929 MoMA has changed the world of modern and contemporary art being one of the largest and most influential museums of modern art in the world. From Paul Claude Monet, Cézanne, Andy Warhol, and Picasso – to Marc Chagall and Salvador Dalí, all the great modern artists live at MoMA."

"The Museum of Modern Art, or MOMA as it's usually called, contains one of the world's largest and best collections of modern art. The museum features architecture, drawings, paintings, photography, and prints. Notable works by Picasso, Dali, Magritte, Wyeth, Warhol, Van Gogh, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Monet are on display."

"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."

"Lower East SideYour sixth-floor walk-up feels like a relic of a bygone era, but it’s not so well preserved as the Tenement Museum. This Lower East Side time capsule of New York life presents the stories of working-class immigrants who lived here in the 19th and early 20th century. Don’t expect to amble around at your leisure -- you must take a guided tour, and pick an era to delve into.Adults $29, children $24"

"The Tenement Museum on the Lower East Side explores the story of immigration in the USA|© Paule Saviano / Alamy Stock Photo. The tenement at 97 Orchard Street on the Lower East Side was built in 1863; the one at 103 was built in 1888. It’s thought that some 15,000 working-class immigrants from 20 nations occupied these five-story buildings through 1935 (after which number 97 was shuttered for over 50 years)."

"Dedicated to the city in which it resides, the Tenement Museum looks at the life and history of working-class immigrants during the 19th and 20th centuries. Fueled by immigration, New York’s evolution into the city we know today is in large part due to the people who came to call it home. The fantastic exhibits explore some of the stories and identities of its residents."

"This spectacular art collection sits in a mansion built by steel magnate Henry Clay Frick, one of the many such residences lining the section of Fifth Ave that was once called 'Millionaires’ Row.' The museum has over a dozen splendid rooms displaying masterpieces by Titian, Vermeer, Gilbert Stuart, El Greco, Joshua Reynolds, Van Dyck and Rembrandt. Sculpture, ceramics, antique furniture and clocks are also on display. Fans of classical music will enjoy the frequent piano and violin concerts on Sunday evenings."

"The Frick Collection is located in the Henry Clay Frick House, an industrialist, financier, and art patron on the Upper East Side. The collection includes works by Titian, Vermeer, Rembrandt, El Greco, Goya, Whistler and more. In addition to the vast art collection, the 18th-century French-style mansion itself is a piece of art."

"Beautifully situated at the southern end of the Museum Mile is the art museum: “The Frick Collection”. The villa in Central Park was once the home of Henry Clay Frick (1849-1919), a wealthy industrialist and art collector who, after his death, opened his prestigious residence to the public as a museum."

"One of the best things to do in Brooklyn for families is visit the Brooklyn Children’s Museum!. Located in Crown Heights, there’s something here for the whole family no matter your age. The museum houses over 30,000 historical artifacts, educational and interactive exhibits, as well as collections and an educational program to teach children of all ages history of the world, different cultures, science, and nature!"

"Brooklyn Children’s Museum in Crown heights is perfect for your children and family. It boosts hands-on knowledge on various subjects like arts, science, nature, world culture, and good old-fashioned play.The museum is 110+ year old and was founded in 1899. The museum has a huge collection of 29,000 historic cultural objects and scientific specimen along with a variety of musical instruments from around the world."

"The Brooklyn Children’s Museum was founded in 1899 as the world’s first-ever children’s museum. It is New York’s most important cultural institution designed especially for families. They serve 300,000 children and caregivers annually."

"Contemporary art by African American, Caribbean, and African artists is the focus of this small museum with a light-filled sculpture…"

"Also, don’t forget to take in a show at the Hayden Planetarium, where Neil de Grasse Tyson’s butter-like voice will soothe you as he takes you through a ridiculously psychedelic cosmic journey. By around now, it’ll probably be close to dinner time. Despite my many years living in the city, I still don’t know this part of town well for restaurants, so I’ll direct you to the Infatuation yet again for recommendations on where to eat near The Met or Eater for where to eat near the Natural History Museum."

"Hayden Planetarium, also known as "The Hayden Sphere" or "The Great Sphere" is a public planetarium and a part of the Rose Center for Earth and Space which comes under the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. The Planetarium NYC is currently directed by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. Hayden Planetarium NYC provides you with a virtual ...Read more"

"Source: Photo by user Carol M. Highsmith used under PUBLIC DOMAIN. For a date with a twist, head out to the Hyden Planetarium to spend an evening under the stars. Visit its Space Theater that features incredible visuals of space thanks to virtual reality simulators that are among the largest in the world, as well as up-to-date displays of cosmic discoveries."

"What this small, three-gallery museum housed in the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) lacks in size, staging, and effects, it more…"

"Set in an old Marine Commander’s residence right on Brooklyn’s waterfront, this space has been restored and houses exhibits, public tours, archives, and educational programs celebrating the work of the Navy Yard. This historic location is home to one of the country’s first naval shipyards and was used as an industrial facility used by the Navy for 165 years. Today, this is where you’ll find many of the city’s green businesses as well as other manufacturers."

"As well as still a place where new businesses can establish themselves, the Brooklyn Navy Yard was once one of the top places for commerce in the city. You’re going to want to head over to Building 92 where a history of the yard is kept, as well as archived drawings, photos, and more. Afterwards, grab lunch or dinner at one of the awesome restaurants available in Building 77."

"Right on the Brooklyn waterfront holds an old Marine Commander’s residence. This restored space is home to many exhibits, tours, educational programs, and archives that show the history of one of the country’s first naval shipyards. This historic location was used as an industrial facility by the NAvy for over 160 years."

"Le Pain Quotidien offers quick vegan meals|Courtesy of Le Pain Quotidien. Yes, this Belgium chain is present in multiple cities (the first American store opened on the Upper East Side in 1997), and it has been a plant-based staple ever since. Le Pain Quotidien has been dishing up vegan recipes for over 30 years, focusing on heavily organic, sustainable and in-season ingredients."

"Le Pain Quotidien (LPQ) is a dependable place to either grab and go or sit and chat. This is a great spot for coffee, breakfast or casual lunch meetings."

"Opening in 2014, Mah-Ze-Dahr is like the new kid on the block but within a mere seven years, they rose to the top as one of the best bakeries in NYC. No easy feat in a city chock-full of bakeries. The owner, Umber Ahmad is a James Beard Award semi-finalist (a huge deal in the culinary world) who left the lofty confines of the financial world to purse her dream of baking."

"This West Village bakery with sleek, contemporary styling and adorable treats comes from pastry chef Umber Ahmad and is backed by Tom Colicchio. In addition to the traditional chocolate chip, grab a dark chocolate explosion cookies, rich with bittersweet chocolate and topped with tons of powdered sugar."

"Mah-Ze-Dah is a stunning little storefront bakery in the West Village. It combines New Yorkers' love for black and white cookies and charity, giving proceeds from all black and white cookie sales to No Kid Hungry."

"For something really off-the-beaten-Bronx-path, make way for City Island, a little seaside enclave touting a strong maritime and shipbuilding heritage that's lent the island a flavor that's distinctly more New England than New York City. While the Bronx as a borough is connected to the American mainland, this little island is an exception, accessible via a bridge that reaches out to join it to the greater Bronx from the edge of Pelham Park. Cross the bridge and City Island you will find, a tiny 1.5-mile-long by half-mile wide span that embraces its maritime identity as evidenced by seafood restaurants, seagulls, bobbing boats, and the smell of saltwater galore."

"A one-and-a-half-mile island that's reminiscent of a quaint New England fishing village, City Island is definitely worth a visit. Tons of seafood restaurants are packed onto the island. Grab some fried clams and enjoy your meal while looking at Long Island Sound."