There are numerous established museums in Chelsea and it would be impossible to discuss each and every single one of them.So I’ve narrowed it down to the ones I liked.
The Rubin Museum of Art is a nonprofit cultural and educational institution dedicated to the art of the Himalayas. Its mission is to establish, present, preserve, and document a permanent collection that reflects the vitality, complexity, and historical significance of Himalayan art and to create exhibitions and programs designed to explore connections with other world cultures.Through its collection, exhibitions, and programs, the Rubin Museum is an international center for the preservation, study, and enjoyment of Himalayan art.
Here’s a sample of what they have to offer:
Image of the Amitabha Budha, 19th Century
Admissions:
Adults – $10.00
Seniors 65+ – $5.00
Students 13+ – $5.00
Children (12 and younger) – Free
Museum members – Free
Gallery admission is free every Friday from 6-10 p.m.
Gallery admission is free for seniors (65 and older) on the first Monday of every month.
Hours:
Monday: 11 a.m – 5 p.m.
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 11 a.m – 7 p.m.
Thursday: 11 a.m – 5 p.m.
Friday: 11 a.m – 10 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m – 6 p.m.
Directions:
By Subway
A, C and E to 14th Street (8th Avenue)
1 to 18th Street (7th Avenue)
1, 2, 3 to 14th Street (7th Avenue)
F and M to 14th Street (6th Avenue)
L to 14th Street (6th Avenue)
N, R, Q, 4, 5 and 6 to 14th Street Union Square
By Bus
M6, M7, or M20 to the corner of 7th Avenue and 18th Street.
M5, M6, or M7 to the corner of 6th Avenue and 18th Street.
http://www.chelseaartmuseum.org/
556 West 22nd Street, New York, NY
tel 212.255.0719
Chelsea Art Museum (CAM), is committed to an exploration of “art within a context.” This approach favors a program of exhibitions which reflect contemporary human experience across a broad spectrum of cultural, social, environmental and geographical contexts. CAM’s exhibitions, each supported by a rich series of related cultural events and educational programs, seek to support in both its artists and audiences a sense of creativity, community and cultural exchange.
Here’s what you should expect to see:
Jean Miotte, Gesture Within
Admissions:
$8 adults, $4 students and seniors
free for members and visitors 16 and under
Hours:
Open Tuesday through Saturday 11am to 6pm
Thursday 11am to 8pm
closed Sunday and Monday
Directions:
Take the C or E train to West 23rd Street and walk west to 11th Avenue.
Take any north/south local train including C, E, 1, F, V, N, R to 23rd Street Station, then take the M23 bus west to 11th Avenue, and walk one block south to West 22nd Street. Also, the M11 bus stops on 10th Avenue at West 21st Street.
http://fitnyc.edu/3397.asp
Seventh Avenue at 27 Street
New York City 10001-5992
Information: 212 217.4558
Founded in 1969 by the Fashion Institute of Technology, The Museum at FIT is dedicated to advancing knowledge of fashion through exhibitions, programs and publications.
The Museum at FIT collects, conserves, documents, exhibits, and interprets fashion.
The collecting policy of The Museum focuses on aesthetically and historically significant “directional” clothing, accessories, textiles and visual materials, with emphasis on contemporary avant-garde fashion.
The Museum is committed to achieving a world-class standard of excellence in the exhibition of fashion.
The Museum organizes an extensive program of specialized classes, tours, lectures, and symposia for diverse local, national, and international audiences.
As a “think-tank” for fashion studies, The Museum is dedicated to an ambitious program of scholarly publication, new initiatives, and research opportunities for students, scholars and designers.
Here’s something to give you an idea on what you should expect:
Thierry Mugler ensemble - Metallic silver lilac lamé and satin - Circa 1987, France - Museum purchase
Admission:
The Museum at FIT is free to the public at all times.
Hours:
Tues – Fri Noon – 8pm
Saturday 10am – 5pm
Closed Sundays, Mondays, and legal holidays.
Directions:
The Museum can be reached by subway: 1, A, C, E, F, N, or R, and the M on weekdays only. Take the 1, N, or R to the 28th Street Station. Take the A, C, E, F, or M to the 23rd Street Station.