The Morris-Jumel Mansion served as George Washington's headquarters in 1776 during the American Revolution, as the home's hilltop location offered strategic views of the Harlem River, the Bronx, Long Island, the Hudson River, and the New Jersey Palisades. Now, the mansion hosts a variety of exhibits that describe a variety of historic elements that range from war to fashion, politics, art and more.
Take a tour of contemporary art from around the world at the New Museum. The museum features works by artists from Argentina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cameroon, China, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Germany, Poland, Spain, South Africa, Turkey, and the United Kingdom, among others. The New Museum is widely respected for its curatorial program and has become a primary resort for new art and ideas.
Be delighted by a presentation of a classic story, told by puppets at Puppetworks, Inc. The theater has featured stories like Puss in Boots, Peter and the Wolf, Little Red Riding Hood, The Jungle Book, and Hansel & Gretel, all told by puppets on a string! Take a break from movies, cartoons and live actors and let your family experience a truly unique theater attraction.