- Abigail Adams Smith Museum
 - Manhattan - One of the few institutions in the nation that illuminates hotel life in the early nineteenth century. - American Museum of the Moving Image
- Astoria - Includes online exhibitions, education programmes, and collection information.
- American Numismatic Society
- Manhattan - Advancing the study and appreciation of coins, medals, and related objects as historical and artistic documents.
- Asia Society@
- Manhattan
- Barnum Museum
- Bridgeport - Enter the big top, see a side show exhibition, and learn about the cast of characters from the past.
- Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum
- Bronx - Newly restored three-story Carriage House contains a carriage stable, hay loft, and tack room for a multi-purpose interpretive facility for the museum.
- Brooklyn Children's Museum
- Brooklyn - Programmes and exhibits are based on a remarkable collection of 20,000 cultural artifacts and natural history specimens, live plants, and animals.
- Brooklyn Historical Society
- Brooklyn - Museum, library, and education centre dedicated to illuminating the rich heritage of borough's diverse peoples and cultures, past and present.
- Brooklyn's History Museum
- Brooklyn - Displays more than 1,000 objects reflecting Brooklyn's exciting history. Permanent exhibit areas cover The Brooklyn Bridge, Coney Island, Brooklynites, The Brooklyn Navy Yard, and The Brooklyn Dodgers.
- Bruce Museum of Arts and Sciences
- Greenwich
- Children's Museum of Manhattan
- Manhattan
- Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum
- Cold Spring Harbor - Collects, preserves, and exhibits objects and documents pertinent to whaling, especially the regional whaling history of Long Island.
- Copland House
- Cortlandt Manor - Creative centre for American music based at Aaron Copland's restored, longtime home.
- Curator's Choice
- Manhattan - Online news service devoted to museums and exhibitions in New York City and vicinity. Includes reviews.
- Discovery Museum
- Bridgeport - Offering a planetarium, hands-on exhibits, and fine art galleries.
- Drawing Center, The
- Manhattan - Not-for-profit institution focusing on the exhibition of drawings, both historical and contemporary.
- Empire State Railway Museum
- Phoenicia - Preserving the history of the railroads that passed through the Catskills Mountains.
- Fraunces Tavern Museum@
- Manhattan - Find sites for Fraunces Tavern Museum and its restaurant where George Washington spent the last days as the General. Sites feature the museum, fieldtrip details, and the renowned restaurant designed by William Mersereau, located at Manhattan, New York City.
- Gomez Mill House
- Marlboro - Information on visiting the house as well as programmes and volunteer opportunities.
- Goudreau Museum of Mathematics in Art and Science
- New Hyde Park - Seeks to promote and encourage interest in mathematics for everyone. Offers hands-on exhibits and workshops for all age groups.
- Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden, The
- North Salem - A not-for-profit centre for the humanities.
- Hispanic Society of America
- Manhattan - Museum and reference library for the study of art, culture, and history of Spain, Portugal, Latin America, and the Philippines.
- Historical Society of the Town of Greenwich
- Greenwich - Also offers information on the Bush-Holley Historic Site.
- Horton Point Lighthouse and Nautical Museum
- Southold - Photos, history facts, and preservation news about lighthouses around Long Island, New York. Includes a virtual tour of light stations by location, information about area lighthouse keepers, and historical timelines.
- Hudson River Museum, The
- Yonkers - Cultural complex with galleries displaying changing exhibitions of art, history and science related to 19th and 20th c. topics.
- Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum@
- Jewish Museum
- Manhattan - Captures 4000 years of history and culture.
- Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
- Commack - Honours Jewish figures who have distinguished themselves in the field of sport.
- Johny Fox's Freakatorium
- Manhattan - El Museo Loco, is dedicated to the history and preservation of the dime museum.
- Judaica Museum
- Riverdale - Collection features artifacts reflecting the customs and ceremonies of European and Oriental Jewry over the last three centuries.
- Leahland International Advertising BeanBag Museum
- Manhattan - Unique and unusual stuffed advertising toys and promotional plush characters.
- Liberty Science Center
- Jersey City - Exhibits, educational programmes, shows, camp-ins, IMAX theatre, online learning resources, and more for the exploration of nature, humanity, and technology.
- Long Island Maritime Museum
- West Sayville - Includes virtual tours, upcoming events, and current projects.
- Long Island Museum of American Art, History, & Carriages
- Stony Brook - Museum's permanent collection features items dating from the late 1700s to the present, including American works of art, over 250 historic carriages, and artifacts of everyday life.
- Madame Tussauds New York
- Manhattan - Wax museum with representations of entertainment, sport, and public figures.
- Mid-Hudson Children's Museum
- Poughkeepsie - Hands-on exhibits and activity stations for 2-12 year olds. Performances, parties, tours, summer camp, travelling exhibits, and more.
- Military Museum of Southern New England
- Danbury
- Montauk Lighthouse Museum
- Montauk - Official site for the Montauk Point Lighthouse, the oldest lighthouse in New York State. Includes facts about the building and its operation, tour information, event calendar, and directions.
- Morgan Library, The@
- Manhattan
- Morris Museum of Arts and Sciences
- Morristown - Information about exhibitions and collections, and productions at the Bickford Theatre.
- Museum of Chinese in the Americas (MoCA)
- New York City - Full-time, professionally staffed museum dedicated to reclaiming, preserving, and interpreting the history and culture of Chinese and their descendants in the Western Hemisphere.
- Museum of Jewish Heritage
- Manhattan - Educating people about the 20th Century Jewish experience before, during, and after the Holocaust.
- Museum of Sex
- Manhattan - Cultural institution devoted to representing the history, evolution, and social significance of sex.
- Museum of Television & Radio
- Manhattan - Presents exhibitions and seminars of historical television and radio broadcasts.
- National Museum of the American Indian
- Manhattan - Dedicated to the preservation, study, and exhibition of the lives, languages, history, and arts of Native Americans.
- New Jersey Children's Museum
- Paramus - Hands-on museum for children.
- New York City Fire Museum
- Manhattan - Offers history of the New York City Fire Department from colonial days to the present.
- New York Hall of Science (2)
- New York Transit Museum@
- Manhattan
- Newark Museum@
- Newark
- NJ Naval Museum
- Hackensack - Exibits include: USS Ling SS297, PBR MarkII, Talos Missile, and a museum building.
- NYC Museums
- Manhattan - Directory of museums ranging from Impressionism to Avant Garde to Asian crafts.
- Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome
- Rhinebeck - Museum of antique aviation located in Rhinebeck, New York which conducts weeknd air shows. Site features admission information, biplane ride details, membership, show schedules, gift shop, and more.
- Piermont Flywheel Gallery
- Piermont - An artist run gallery exhibiting painting, sculpture and photography.
- Polish Museum, The@
- Port Washington
- Science Museum of Long Island
- Long Island - Museum aims to stimulate and nurture children's interest in science through a variety of hands-on outdoor science workshops.
- Skyscraper Museum, The
- Manhattan - Devoted to the study of highrise building, past, present, and future. Includes examinations of the New York City skyline.
- Snowmobile Barn Museum
- Newton - The older and uglier, the better. Includes online gift shop.
- Sony Wonder Technology Lab
- Manhattan - Has exhibits that showcase audio, imaging, robotics, and other technology.
- South Street Seaport Museum
- Manhattan - Contains square-rigged tall ships, schooners and maritime exhibits and galleries. Provides maritime history, entertainment and education.
- SS Lilac
- Manhattan - Information on the restored 1933 lighthouse tender moored at Pier 40. Includes history and events calendar.
- Stamford Museum & Nature Center
- Stamford - Art, a farm stocked with animals, a spectacular playground, and more.
- Stepping Stones Museum for Children
- Norwalk - Offers exhibits and programmes that take an interactive approach to promote early learning in children ages 10 and under. Provides resources for parents and educators.
- Sumei Multidisciplinary Art Center
- Newark - Offers an array of programmes including workshops for children and adults, performances and art shows.
- Ten Mile River Scout Museum
- Narrowsburg - Includes staff photos, memorabilia, history, camp cyber-reunion, links, and more.
- Ukrainian Museum, The
- Manhattan - Dedicated to the Ukrainian experience, past and present.
- United States Bicycling Hall of Fame
- Somerville - Promotes and preserves the history of cycling by collecting and exhibiting memorabilia and artifacts related to competitive and recreational cycling.
- Wilderstein Preservation
- Rhinebeck - The Suckley family home, grounds and trails are open to the public May through October.
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