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13 museums in Upper East Side

Best Museums in Upper East Side (2026)

Top-rated museums in Upper East Side, Manhattan. Ranked by ratings, reviews, and Moodap editor picks.

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Upper East Side is home to 13 rated museums. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum leads the list with a 4.3-star rating across 25,999 reviews. Prices range from $$ to $$$.

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Solomon R. Guggenheim MuseumEditor's Pick
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is a activities in Upper East Side described by visitors as a cafe. Based on 10 reviews.
★ 4.325,999 reviews$$$Indoor1071 5th Ave, New York, NY 10128
“Visit on Monday mornings when most NYC museums are closed, or come during pay-what-you-wish hours (Monday and Saturday 4pm-5:30pm) for discounted admission”
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The Frick CollectionEditor's Pick
The Frick Collection is back! Get closer to more of our masterpieces than ever before in our newly renovated home. Following a major renovation completed in spring 2025, the museum invites you to rediscover its unique atmosphere and collections in its historic home at 1 East 70th Street—a place to slow down and get closer to objects of beauty and awe.
★ 4.64,478 reviews$$Indoor1 E 70th St, New York, NY 10021
“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.”
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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design MuseumEditor's Pick
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.
★ 4.43,028 reviewsIndoor2 E 91st St, New York, NY 10128
“Due to inclement weather, Cooper Hewitt will be closed on Monday, February 23.”
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Venetian Room
★ 5.05 reviewsIndoor972 5th Ave, New York, NY 10075
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Ling Jiou Mountain Buddhist Society Chan Space New York
★ 5.01 reviewsIndoor219 E 60th St, New York, NY 10022
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New Gallery of Digital Art
★ 5.01 reviewsIndoor980 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10075
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Society of Illustrators
★ 4.70Indoor128 E 63rd St, New York, NY 10065
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Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden
★ 4.587 reviewsIndoor421 E 61st St, New York, NY 10065
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Bernard Museum
★ 4.30Indoor1 E 65th St, New York, NY 10065
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Memor Museum
Pioneering museum experiences at the intersection of art, culture and technology, Memor is dedicated to showcasing Asian cultures to the public through special exhibitions, cultural relic IPs, and community events.
★ 4.328 reviewsIndoor1130 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10028
“Memor Museum will be closed on Feb 22 due to winter storm.”
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Simon Capstick-Dale Fine Arts
★ 4.02 reviewsIndoor59 E 72nd St, New York, NY 10021
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Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art
★ 3.539 reviewsIndoor128 E 63rd St, New York, NY 10065
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Historic Landmark Preservation
★ 3.02 reviewsIndoor720 Park Ave, New York, NY 10021

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Moodap ranks 13 museum activities in Upper East Side, Manhattan based on ratings, reviews, and insider tips. Top picks include Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (4.3★). Take the Mood Match quiz to find the perfect one for your vibe.

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There are 13 museum activities currently listed in Upper East Side on Moodap, with new spots added regularly.

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What's the highest rated museum in Upper East Side?

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is one of the highest rated museum activities in Upper East Side, with a 4.3-star rating. See the full rankings above.

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