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12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Closed
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1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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The Staten Island Museum offers the perfect presentation of exhibitions that feature natural sciences, fine art and history. When you visit the museum, you'll be able to explore a collection of over 500,000 botanical, biological, anthropological and mineral specimens. As you stroll through the island's oldest cultural institution, you'll also find an art collection that includes works that span prehistory to the modern period. The historical collections and library on site include maps, atlases, early films, audio recordings, photos and archival documents that date back to the 17th century. If you enjoy history and the arts, this museum is a must-see.
Take a walk on the wild side as a family at the Bronx Zoo. Around 4,000 animals live here in what is considered to be the nation's largest metropolitan zoo. The 265-acre park is home to a variety of exhibits and attractions that house animals like lions, zebras, tigers, elephants, giraffes and many others.
Money talks at the American Numismatic Society, where you can learn everything you need to know about coins, currency, medals, and tokens from all cultures, past and present. The society's collection is comprised of over 800,000 objects from a variety of cultures and time periods. The ANS has a permanent exhibit featured at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York called Drachmas Doubloons and Dollars: The History of Money. The American Numismatic Society is the foremost institution of its kind in the nation.
New York City is known for its pizza, so taking a pizza tour is a must when you're hungry in this city. Let Scott's Pizza Tours take you on a pizza-filled adventure to the best pizzerias in The Big Apple. Make sure you're hungry when you head out; you'll stop at four pizza places on your tour.