Fig. 19 is one of The 15 Best Places for Galleries in New York City.

1. Fig. 19

8.6
131 Chrystie St (btwn Broome & Delancey St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Lower East Side · 122 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: The drinks are a bit on the sweet side -- and there's proseco on tap if that's your jam -- but it has a chill vibe in the back of an art gallery that's a great reprieve from the rest of the LES.

Simon F.Simon Favreau-Lessard: Hidden at the back of an art gallery, this Speakeasy offers some solid cocktail offering

Alexis B.Alexis Bendjouia: Go in through the art gallery, great little speakeasy. Pretty romantic I guess...

Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of The 15 Best Places for Galleries in New York City.

2. Metropolitan Museum of Art

9.5
1000 5th Ave (btwn E 80th & E 84th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · Central Park · 1954 tips and reviews

facta n.facta non verba: Don't miss the rooftop gallery which is open May through October! Most amazing views of central park and NYC skyline. For me, it's much better than ESB :D

Allison K.Allison Kasic: Need to rest? The roof terrace and the Japanese garden on the second floor in the Asian gallery are great spots to relax.

Vanessa M.Vanessa Macedo: BEST MUSEUM EVER. Even though you can't view everything properly in just one day, it's amazing to browse between galleries. And the building itself is wonderful!

Gagosian Gallery is one of The 15 Best Places for Galleries in New York City.

3. Gagosian Gallery

9.3
555 W 24th St (btwn 10th & 11th Ave), New York, NY
Art Gallery · Chelsea · 51 tips and reviews

Tiffany & CoTiffany & Co: Steal away for a weekday afternoon with your favorite art lover and check out the exhilarating masterworks at this gallery, which launched the careers of important contemporary artists.

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Winner of Best Gallery in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon was an employee back in the day.

Kmart FashionKmart Fashion: Okay, so the Gagosian technically isn’t a museum, but it’s definitely one of the biggest and best galleries in NYC. Our tip: Don’t miss the Richard Serra show – a must see!

Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is one of The 15 Best Places for Galleries in New York City.

4. Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

9.3
11 W 53rd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Art Museum · Midtown East · 1877 tips and reviews

Yann R.Yann Ranchere: Probably of the most interesting exhibition at MoMA right now : take time to watch the video on Matisse creative process at the end of the gallery: amazing!

Ross M.Ross M: Be sure to check out their latest exhibits, but make time for the galleries (Miro, Picasso, etc.) for a great day. If you want good museum lunch food, eat @ Terrace 5. Also, pre-order tickets online.

mark p.mark palmer: Great gallery. Free audio tours. Friday after 4pm is free as sponsored. Cafe of 2nd best option to be served quickly. Some great art and ideas.

David Zwirner Gallery is one of The 15 Best Places for Galleries in New York City.

5. David Zwirner Gallery

9.5
537 W 20th St (at 11th Ave), New York, NY
Art Gallery · Chelsea · 17 tips and reviews

Julie S.Julie Soscia: See the gallery schedule to learn about exhibitions in advance. A great option if you’ve exhausted the main museums.

Rynee S.Rynee Scott: To learn about shows ahead of time, see the gallery schedule. The Classic Multistory Gallery Space gives you the opportunity to browse. High quality and high-end craft, certainly.

Polina W.Polina Weitz: Beautiful gallery. Saw a great Alice Neel exhibit.

Le Poisson Rouge is one of The 15 Best Places for Galleries in New York City.

6. Le Poisson Rouge

8.1
158 Bleecker St (btwn Sullivan & Thompson St), New York, NY
Rock Club · Greenwich Village · 165 tips and reviews

kendel r.kendel ratley shore: check out the gallery at LPR: daily happy hour, free WI-FI, full menu, and best of all free fine art exhibits. full calendar at www.lprnyc.com.

Lexi B.Lexi Bella: Love the art exhibitions at the gallery bar here- great shows too

Stephenie S.Stephenie Stewart: Come by gallery bar the 3rd Saturday of the month for the more than enough party...always a good time!

Neue Galerie is one of The 15 Best Places for Galleries in New York City.

7. Neue Galerie

8.7
1048 5th Ave (at E 86th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · Upper East Side · 123 tips and reviews

Ms H.Ms Helene: A wonderful smaller gallery with some incredible art

Jian K.Jian Kang: Came for the Degenerate Art exhibition. The gallery was crowded but worth the visit. Students could get a discounted price of $10. Great selection at the book shop.

victoria a.victoria anesh: Great gallery. Awesome Vienna style cafe.

Gagosian Gallery 21 is one of The 15 Best Places for Galleries in New York City.

8. Gagosian Gallery 21

8.6
522 W 21st St (btwn 10th & 11th Ave), New York, NY
Art Gallery · Chelsea · 22 tips and reviews

Ethan C.Ethan C: Best free gallery in town.

IrmaZandl Z.IrmaZandl ZandlSlant: Always on my must-see galleries list. Currently showing nancy rubins - terrific show despite lame nytimes review!!!

Séverine T.Séverine Thery-Perez: If there is one -only one - gallery to see in NYC this is this one. Space is wonderful and a the selection of artists top !!!

David Zwirner Gallery is one of The 15 Best Places for Galleries in New York City.

9. David Zwirner Gallery

8.7
519/525 & 533 W 19th St (btwn 10th & 11th Ave), New York, NY
Art Gallery · Chelsea · 43 tips and reviews

EYES IN™EYES IN™: David Zwirner Gallery is a contemporary art gallery in New York City owned by David Zwirner that is active in both the primary and secondary markets.

Leif J.Leif Johnson: Try to go when the gallery is open

HarryHarry: One of the best galleries in Chelsea. Worth a visit!

Grand Central Terminal is one of The 15 Best Places for Galleries in New York City.

10. Grand Central Terminal

8.9
87 E 42nd St (btwn Vanderbilt & Park Ave), New York, NY
Rail Station · Midtown East · 1466 tips and reviews

andrew b.andrew bartel: visit the whispering gallery with a friend.

Lisha A.Lisha Arino: Bring a friend, and try out the Whispering Gallery! (in front of the Oyster Bar, near the food court)

JennyJenny: Try the whispering gallery :)

Sperone Westwater is one of The 15 Best Places for Galleries in New York City.

11. Sperone Westwater

8.8
257 Bowery (Gansevoort St), New York, NY
Art Gallery · Lower East Side · 12 tips and reviews

Pierre V.Pierre Valade: Having first opened its doors in 1975, the gallery is now celebrating its 35th anniversary, and continues to exhibit an international roster of prominent artists working in a wide variety of media. Read more.

Madm F.Madm Fia: High end gallery with high end exhibitions like the latest work from Karl Lagerfeld who quit fashion 10 yrs ago.

Lower East Side PartnershipLower East Side Partnership: Sperone Westwater is the number one gallery in the LES! They'll be showcasing some of their favorite exhibits at Art Basel Miami Beach. Can't make it? No worries. They're always in the LES!

Japan Society is one of The 15 Best Places for Galleries in New York City.

12. Japan Society

9.2
333 E 47th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Museum · Turtle Bay · 48 tips and reviews

RazorfishRazorfish: Learn japanese, view the gallery, and experience some of the culture of Japan.

Teachers College S.Teachers College Student Affairs: Visit the gallery exhibitions on your own, or enjoy docent-led walk-in tours in the gallery conducted Tues.-Sun. at 12:30 PM. Japanese Language tours are conducted Friday nights at 6 PM.

arthur p.arthur p: Great art gallery with some digital Japanese art.

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is one of The 15 Best Places for Galleries in New York City.

13. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

8.5
1071 5th Ave (at E 89th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · Carnegie Hill · 570 tips and reviews

Brian H.Brian Hoeft: As wonderful as the rotunda galleries are for seeing a big show, don't miss the side galleries that often house the Guggenheim's primo permanent collection.

Jason M.Jason Mesiarik: Let your children's imagination run wild in the Guggenheim! Both the Thannhauser collection in the permanent galleries and the contemporary exhibitions open up a world of creativity.

MuseumNerdMuseumNerd: Ask the Gallery Guides (with the big "Ask Me!" buttons) about the art! Even if you don't have a specific question, ask something like, "What is going on here?" They are super smart & friendly! Do it.

Aperture Foundation: Bookstore and Gallery is one of The 15 Best Places for Galleries in New York City.

14. Aperture Foundation: Bookstore and Gallery

8.9
547 W 27th St Fl 4 (11th Ave), New York, NY
Art Gallery · Chelsea · 16 tips and reviews

Oz L.Oz Lubling: one of the best photography galleries in new york. They always put on great, provocative exhibitions. There's also an amazing collections of photo books.

WeegeeWeegee: Visit Aperture's book store and gallery! Read more.

WeegeeWeegee: Check out the latest exhibitions on view in the Aperture Gallery: http://www.aperture.org/gallery/

Pace Gallery is one of The 15 Best Places for Galleries in New York City.

15. Pace Gallery

9.2
534 W 25th St (10th and 11th Ave), New York, NY
Art Gallery · Chelsea · 26 tips and reviews

Kelsey✨Kelsey✨: Cool gallery featuring contemporary art.

StephanieStephanie: If you're gallery hopping in the area, the Pace is not to be missed. Never disappoints.

Hany Y.Hany Youssef: Great gallery, nice space