Museums: The actually cool guide

Not-boring museums
These spots are groundbreaking, controversial and all-around wacky. If you’re bored, you’re boring.

Ten must-see summer exhibits
See photos from the season’s ten best museum shows.

The big fall shows
Steal a peek at nine of fall’s biggest exhibitions, including Tim Burton at MoMA and Kandinsky at the Guggenheim.

NYC’s most underrated museums
Why you should go, and why you should care.

Museum-day itineraries
What to do before, during and after visiting these great museums.

Museum parties, open bars and more
We’ll tell you where to get sloshed, rock out and learn about the sex life of Superman (not all at the same time, though).

Secrets and scandals at historic houses
Perfect places to picnic, hear all about scandalous love affairs, and snap pics of politicians’ toilets.

Free and cheap museums
Keep this list handy and you’ll never pay too much again.

New Yorkers on their favorite works
Five celebs answer: What’s your favorite work of art in a New York City museum?

Museum giveaways
Need another reason to love museums? How about some free stuff?