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Best Activities & Experiences in Upper East Side, Manhattan

195 activities & experiences in Upper East Side (UES), sorted by rating, with vibes and insider tips.

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Upper East Side in a line

Museum Mile, Madison Avenue, and brunch that requires a reservation

Insider tip

2nd Avenue is the real UES dining scene. Forget Madison — that's for shopping, not eating.

Top ranked Activities & Experiences in Upper East Side

Moodap picksCurated from Eater, Infatuation, TimeOut, Michelin & our own research, February 2026.

  1. Rank 1

    Gallery

    Gagosian

    4.4 out of 5, 21 reviewsPrice level $

    Gagosian is a gallery destination in Upper East Side, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet
  2. Rank 2

    Museum

    Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

    4.3 out of 5, 25,999 reviewsPrice level $$$

    Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is a activities in Upper East Side described by visitors as a cafe. Based on 10 reviews.

    Insider tip: Visit on Monday mornings when most NYC museums are closed, or come during pay-what-you-wish hours (Monday and Saturday 4pm-5:30pm) for discounted admission

    • Cultural
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet
  3. Rank 3

    Museum

    The Frick Collection

    4.6 out of 5, 4,478 reviewsPrice level $$

    The Frick Collection is back! Get closer to more of our masterpieces than ever before in our newly renovated home. Following a major renovation completed in spring 2025, the museum invites you to rediscover its unique atmosphere and collections in its historic home at 1 East 70th Street—a place to slow down and get closer to objects of beauty and awe.

    Insider tip: Timed tickets required (except for members). Members visit free, with no reservations! The Frick is closed, Monday, February 23, due to the inclement weather. If you would like a refund your tickets, please contact admissions@frick.org. Frick Art Research Library: No appointment necessary, with advance registration.

    • Cultural
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet
  4. Rank 4

    Museum

    The Jewish Museum

    4.4 out of 5, 1,818 reviewsPrice level $$

    The Jewish Museum is a entertainment in Upper East Side described by visitors as food-focused, budget-friendly. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Cultural
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet
  5. Rank 5

    Museum

    Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

    4.4 out of 5, 3,028 reviewsPrice level $$

    Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum is a activities in Upper East Side described by visitors as a cafe, great outdoor space. Based on 10 reviews.

    Insider tip: Due to inclement weather, Cooper Hewitt will be closed on Monday, February 23.

    • Cultural
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet
  6. Rank 6

    Gallery

    Neue Galerie New York

    4.4 out of 5, 3,089 reviewsPrice level $$$

    Explore Neue Galerie New York, a museum of Austrian and German art and design from the early 20th century.

    Insider tip: Visit the museum free of charge on select Friday evenings from 5 to 8 p.m.

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet

All Activities & Experiences in Upper East Side

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  • Gallery

    Art at Americas Society

    5.0 out of 5Price level $

    Art at Americas Society is a gallery destination in Upper East Side, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet

  • Gallery

    Adler Beatty

    5.0 out of 5Price level $

    Adler Beatty is a gallery destination in Upper East Side, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet

  • Gallery

    Leubsdorf Gallery

    5.0 out of 5Price level $

    Leubsdorf Gallery is a gallery destination in Upper East Side, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet

  • Gallery

    On Art with Viviane Silvera

    5.0 out of 5, 2 reviewsPrice level $

    On Art LLC is an interdisciplinary studio founded by painter and filmmaker Viviane Silvera, whose work explores the relationship between art, memory, neuroscience, and healing. Based in New York City, the studio creates hand-painted films, immersive installations and exhibitions, and public programs that examine how lived experience is formed, stored, and reimagined.

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet

  • Gallery

    Gitterman Gallery

    5.0 out of 5Price level $

    Gitterman Gallery is a gallery destination in Upper East Side, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet

  • Gallery

    Mark Borghi Fine Art Inc

    5.0 out of 5, 1 reviewPrice level $

    Mark Borghi Fine Art Inc is a gallery destination in Upper East Side, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet

  • Museum

    New Gallery of Digital Art

    5.0 out of 5, 1 reviewPrice level $$

    New Gallery of Digital Art is a museum destination in Upper East Side, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Cultural
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet

  • Gallery

    Kate Bellin Contemporary

    5.0 out of 5, 1 reviewPrice level $

    Kate Bellin Contemporary is a gallery destination in Upper East Side, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet

  • Gallery

    Emma Scully Gallery

    5.0 out of 5, 6 reviewsPrice level $

    Emma Scully Gallery is a gallery destination in Upper East Side, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet

  • Gallery

    Streetcar Kids Studio

    5.0 out of 5, 4 reviewsPrice level $

    Streetcar Kids Studio is a activities in Upper East Side described by visitors as known for excellent service.

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet

  • Gallery

    Graham Shay 1857

    5.0 out of 5Price level $

    Graham Shay 1857 is a gallery destination in Upper East Side, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet

  • Gallery

    Hutchinson Modern & Contemporary

    5.0 out of 5, 7 reviewsPrice level $

    Hutchinson Modern & Contemporary is a gallery destination in Upper East Side, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet

  • Gallery

    Matin Fine Art

    5.0 out of 5Price level $

    I am a Middle Eastern/ American who has been dealing with variety of art works and artists past 35 years. Our gallery handle 19th to early 20th century artists American Impressionist as well as some old masters.

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet

  • Gallery

    Leslie Feely

    5.0 out of 5, 1 reviewPrice level $

    Leslie Feely is a gallery destination in Upper East Side, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet

  • Gallery

    SM Fine Art Gallery

    5.0 out of 5, 3 reviewsPrice level $

    SM Fine Art Gallery is a gallery destination in Upper East Side, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet

  • Gallery

    Leon Tovar Gallery

    5.0 out of 5Price level $

    Leon Tovar Gallery is pleased to present the exhibition Santiago Cárdenas: What We See and What Stares Back. This exhibition presents the work of Santiago Cárdenas through a simple yet radical question: How does an image appear before us?

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet

  • Gallery

    Modern Fine Art

    5.0 out of 5, 7 reviewsPrice level $

    Based in New York and with an office in London, Modern Fine Art is an art dealership founded by Ray Waterhouse, who has 40 years of experience of the international art market. We offer a wide range of art from the Post-Impressionist period to the present day, often featuring Masters such as Picasso, Chagall, Leger, Wesselmann and Francis, and always excellent works by less celebrated and emerging artists.

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet

  • Gallery

    COLNAGHI

    5.0 out of 5Price level $

    Founded in 1760, Colnaghi now has galleries in London, New York and Madrid and organises and presents exhibitions showcasing the finest Old Masters, Ancient and Modern works of art.

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet

  • Gallery

    Hixenbaugh Ancient Art

    5.0 out of 5Price level $

    Hixenbaugh Ancient Art is a gallery destination in Upper East Side, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet

  • Gallery

    Robert Simon Fine Art Inc

    5.0 out of 5, 3 reviewsPrice level $

    Robert Simon Fine Art specializes in European works of the Renaissance and Baroque periods—generally from 1300 to 1800. In addition we offer select works from Colonial Latin America, as well as from nineteenth century Europe and occasionally show contemporary works that tie into the techniques or regions of Old Master paintings.

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet

  • Farmers' market

    Lenox Hill Farmstand

    5.0 out of 5Price level $$

    Through Farmstands, GrowNYC sells fresh, affordable food in underserved and under resourced neighborhoods across NYC. The food sold at Farmstands is grown by farmers in the Northeast and transparently sourced through GrowNYC Wholesale.

    • Fun
    • Social

  • Gallery

    Morning Calm Gallery & Framing

    5.0 out of 5, 26 reviewsPrice level $$

    Morning Calm Gallery has been a staple in the UES neighborhood for over 30 years, offering quality custom framing at affordable prices with excellent service. We provide solutions to all framing needs and have established long-lasting relationships with the local community, businesses, artists and galleries.

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet

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