Best Upcoming Museum Exhibits In New York City
New York is home to some of the most diverse museums found anywhere in the world. Housing nearly 100 unique institutions situated throughout the five boroughs, museum-hopping in New York City is a sport akin to triathlon training. It is both nourishing to body and the mind. Every New Yorker has their own favorite haunt, but something new is always hitting the hallowed halls somewhere in town. So put on your walking shoes and consider taking in the new exhibits at these great five museum exhibits.
Life At The Limits: Stories Of Amazing Species
American Museum of Natural History
Central Park W. & 79th St.
New York, NY 10024
(212) 769-5100
www.amnh.org
Dates: April 4, 2015 through Jan. 3, 2016
Every child's favorite playground, the American Museum of Natural History will feature "Life at the Limits: Stories of Amazing Species." Focusing on animals and plants both weird and wonderful, the exhibit delves deep into the science behind species adaptations that allow life to flourish under the harshest conditions. The exhibit will feature astonishing tales of evolution and species-saving strategies for reproduction, fighting off predators and thriving in habitats that border on lethal. From simple cells to the strangest creatures, this exhibit gives visitors an inside glimpse into icy wilderness, blinding caves and to the deepest depths of the darkest oceans.
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Yoko Ono: One Woman Show, 1960-1971
Museum of Modern Art
11 W. 53rd St.
New York, NY 10019
(212) 708-9400
www.moma.org
Featuring an eclectic compendium of contemporary artists and established masters, the Museum of Modern Art will feature "Yoko Ono: One Woman Show, 1960-1971" from May 17 through Sept. 7. Some will consider this Ono's first MoMa show, but the artist herself would disagree. Ono's unofficial MoMa debut took place in 1971, when the artist advertised a one woman show of her own making, via a sign hung outside the museum, informing visitors that she had released flies outside the door and inviting them to track the insects throughout the city. In this current exhibit, the museum's curators analyze the decade prior to Ono's unauthorized exhibit. Over 125 objects will be on display, including Ono's early installations, works on paper and performance art.
Van Gogh: Irises And Roses
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th Ave.
New York, NY 10028
(212) 535-7710
www.metmuseum.org
Date: May 12, 2015 through August 16, 2015
A first in our lifetimes, Vincent Van Gogh's four Irises and Roses canvasses will reunite. Opening 125 years to the week that Van Gogh shared knowledge of these works with his brother, "Van Gogh: Irises and Roses" will open May 12 at the Met and run until August 16. The canvasses display Van Gogh's passionate love of spring flowers, timed to open with their blooming. The exhibit is included in museum admission but advance ticket sales are highly recommended to avoid long lines.
Mathew Weiner's Mad Men
Museum of the Moving Image
36-01 35th Ave.
Queens, NY 11106
(718) 777-6800
www.movingimage.us
Date: March 14, 2015 through June 14, 2015
Mathew Weiner's Mad Men explores the innovative processes behind the Mad Men television phenomenon. Providing an insider's glimpse into Don Draper's world, the exhibit will include full-scale reproductions of his office and rooms from his Ossining home. Personal production notes and behind-the-scenes research material will couple with well-known, iconic costumes and artifacts.
Everything Is Design: The Work Of Paul Rand
Museum of the City of New York
1220 5th Ave.
New York, NY 10029
(212) 534-1672
www.mcny.org
Date: Feb. 25, 2015 through July 19, 2015
Featuring the work of an iconic influencer of contemporary American design, Everything Is Design: The Work of Paul Rand explores Rand's contribution to Madison Avenue and the day-to-day look of the modern world. Running through July 19, the exhibit features over 150 posters, books and corporate advertisements, with a strong focus on the European avant-garde art movements Rand brought to this country and his work.
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Corey Whelan is a freelance writer in New York. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.
