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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.
The Queens Botanical Garden refers to itself as "a living museum, a collection of gardens for the study, culture, exhibition, and display of plants." Explore this 39-acre botanical oasis of rose, bee, herb and perennial gardens. Among the floral attractions, you'll also see the Visitor & Administration Center, New York City's greenest building.
The Beacon Theatre is located on upper Broadway in Manhattan and is considered to be the "older sister" to the world famous Radio City Music Hall. Some of the greatest names in music have performed shows at the Beacon Theatre. Aside from The Allman Brothers' "Beacon Run" of 173 shows on the Beacon stage, Bob Marley, Bob Dylan, Black Sabbath, Jerry Garcia, Phil Collins, Sting, KISS, Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen, Dave Matthews Band, Queen and many more have played their hits at the Beacon Theatre.