10 museums in Upper West Side

Best Museums in Upper West Side (2026)

Top-rated museums in Upper West Side, Manhattan. Ranked by ratings, reviews, and vibe.

Upper West Side is home to 10 rated museums. Play Street Museum - Upper West Side leads the list with a 4.9-star rating across 460 reviews. Prices range from $ to $$.

Play Street Museum - Upper West Side

Play Street Museum - Upper West Side is a activities in Upper West Side described by visitors as an activity venue, known for excellent service, budget-friendly. Based on 10 reviews.

★ 4.9460 reviews$Indoor805 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10025

Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Hall

★ 4.80Indoor200 Central Prk W, New York, NY 10024

Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium

★ 4.84 reviewsIndoor200 Central Prk W, New York, NY 10024

Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation

The Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation is an innovative institution dedicated to enhancing public understanding of science and its role in our lives. Located within the American Museum of Natural History, it aims to inspire curiosity through interactive exhibits and educational programs.

★ 4.8419 reviews$$Indoor415 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10024

“Book tickets for the Butterfly Vivarium in advance as it requires a separate admission ticket and can reach capacity quickly”

Anya and Andrew Shiva Gallery

The Anya and Andrew Shiva Gallery is the primary fine art gallery at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, a senior college of the City University of New York in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. The program feature a variety of media and concepts, but is heavily focused on themes of justice and politics.

★ 4.86 reviewsIndoor11th Ave, New York, NY 10019

“Opened in 2013, the gallery is located on the ground floor of John Jays building on 11th Avenue and 59th Street in New York City, a four block walk from Central Park.”

MMAC theater

★ 4.70Indoor248 W 60th St, New York, NY 10019

Hall of Saurischian Dinosaurs

★ 4.70Indoor79 W 79th St, New York, NY 10024

Rose Center for Earth and Space

★ 4.60Indoor200 Central Prk W, New York, NY 10024

American Folk Art Museum

American Folk Art Museum is a activities in Upper West Side described by visitors as american, relaxed atmosphere. Based on 10 reviews.

★ 4.4791 reviewsIndoor2 Lincoln Square, New York, NY 10023

Children's Museum Of Manhattan

★ 4.20Indoor212 W 83rd St, New York, NY 10024

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

Play Street Museum - Upper West Side is one of the highest rated museum activities in Upper West Side, with a 4.9-star rating. See the full rankings above.

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