American Folk Art Museum

The main museum, housed in a beautiful, eight-story building designed by the noted Billie Tsien and Tod Williams, as well as the smaller location at Lincoln Square, focus on traditional arts tied to moments in history or personal milestones. The expansive collection features objects such as flags, liberty figures, textiles, weather vanes and decorative arts, and recent visiting exhibits have ranged from ‘Up Close: Henry Darger and the Coloring Book, ’ which examined the artist’s big influence, and ‘Thomas Chambers (1808–1869) : American Marine and Landscape Painter, ’ about the artist, who was obscure in his own lifetime. The museum also runs several worthy programs, including lectures and Free Music Fridays, which feature up-and-coming talents covering various genres.