Visiting New York? Here are 7 must-see cultural places to discover in the city that never sleeps!
Comedy Cellar
The comedy cellar was founded in 1982 by stand-up comedian and current television writer/producer Bill Grundfest. It is considered the best comedy club in the United States. Every night of the week, the best New York comedians perform on this cult stage! The price of the ticket varies from $15 to $30.
MET
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is full of one of the largest collections in the world with 2 million works of art of all genres and all origins. Located in the Manhattan district, it welcomes around 5 million visitors a year. The museum offers permanent collections of great rarity; you can find a copy of The Great Wave off Kanagawa, the ceremonial armor of King Henry II or the crown of the Andes. The entrance ticket price is $25 for non-residents of New York.
The theaters of the 42nd
How not to mention the mythical New York theaters! “Broadway” designates the 41 theaters located in the theater district, near Times Square. Beyond their “cult” aspect, these theaters have above all become a guarantee of quality in terms of artistic performance. There is something for all tastes and all budgets! To take his place, go to the website of the “Broadway league”.
Madison square garden
The mythical “MSG” or “the garden” has existed since 1968 at this location. Having become a mythical place in New York, this sports hall hosts various sporting events. Whether you are a fan of basketball, ice hockey or boxing; everything is there ! Madison Square Garden hosts the games of various professional and university teams all year round, as well as NBA games! For this last example, the price of seats can vary between $60 and $300 per seat, depending on the size of the match.
MOMA
The Museum of Modern Art is one of the most famous modern art museums in the world! The museum is divided into 6 distinct levels, all corresponding to a certain period. The works are signed Picasso, Matisse or Andy Warhol. The building also houses a library which includes around 300,000 books and exhibition catalogues. The price of the entrance ticket is $26 for over 18s.
9/11 Memorial
A must-see place of culture and tribute, the memorial to the September 11 attacks is located on the site of the former twin towers. The site was opened in 2011, the museum opened in May 2014. Composed of a park with two pools and the memorial museum, the memorial pays tribute to the victims of the attacks on the twin towers and the Pentagon. “Time flies but we will never forget”
New York city ballet
This classical dance company was founded in 1948, since then it represents excellence in ballet in the United States. The troupe offers great classics but also innovative and modern ballets. Performances are held at the New York State Theater; during the season, the troupe performs every evening from 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices start at $38 and go up to $205, depending on location.
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