Itinerary
American Museum of Natural History
This giant (45 fascinating halls) treasure trove of wonders delights lovers of animal & nature of all ages. HIGHLIGHTS: 🪐 Rose Center for Earth and Space 🐋 94-foot-long blue whale in the Hall of Ocean Life 💎 Sparkly Halls of Gems and Minerals,🦖dinosaur fossils galore CURRENT EXHIBITS: 🦈 Interactive Sharks ☄️ Planetarium Show
NYC Must-See Week
Jan 17-Feb 12, snag 2-for-1 tickets to many of NYC’s iconic attractions, museums, tours and performing arts. Use promo code MSW23 online for most venues; see nycgo.com for details.
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MUSEUMS
Storytime in the Lobby: Drag Queen Storytime with Yuhua Hamasaki
Join free storytime in the JCC Manhattan’s pop-up library, in the lobby, with Yuhua Hamasaki, a Chinese-American immigrant who loves to spread knowledge, kindness, and compassion with some help from glitter and shiny earrings. Star of VH1’s RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 10, Yuhua Hamasaki has been entertaining for almost a decade.
Alice’s Tea Cup
Enjoy scones in rotating flavors as magical as the decor, sandwiches, salads and treats with optional fairy wings and glitter at a whimsical tea house inspired by Alice in Wonderland. Choose from hundreds of teas served in charming mismatching pots and cups.
Gets crowded on weekends; reservations recommended. Go early to beat the crowds (or…
Levain Bakery
Everything is baked on-site throughout the day at this legendary bakery, from an array of rustic breads to the world-famous, super-gooey, six-ounce cookies in five flavors: Two Chip Chocolate Chip, Walnut Chocolate Chip, Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip, Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip & Oatmeal Raisin (plus a gluten-free chocolate chip option).
Other options include sour…
Storico
Feast on antipasti, artisanal pastas, paninis and other Italian-inspired inventive, ingredient-driven dishes, plus mac & cheese and grilled cheese – at a classy yet kid-friendly eatery within the engaging New-York Historical Society (museum admission not required).
Indoor and outdoor seating available. Look for special menu items related to current exhibits.