Museum at FIT
Worth a detour·Chelsea, Manhattan·I’d go back
Surprising one. Exhibit on sleeves was fascinating: elegant evolution with enough context for non-designers.
What it is
Rotating exhibits & a permanent collection of garments & accessories, plus free admission.
Pair it with
Worth a detour or better, within a 15-minute walk. Numbers match the map.
- 1Korean Cultural Centre0.4 mi · Free
Part of the South Korean consulate.
- 2Hill Art Foundation0.5 mi · Free
Cool vibe. Two floors with several galleries.
- 3The High Line0.6 mi · Free
Fantastic park and way to explore Chelsea
- 4Dia: Chelsea0.6 mi · Free
Two enormous exhibits I liked.
- 5The Vessel0.7 mi · Unknown
It’s a shame you can’t climb it anymore
- 6Morgan Library & Museum0.7 mi · $28
Specialty is prints and drawings, so other mediums would help.
Also on the block, if you have time
Poster House (0.2 mi, free), Center for Book Arts (0.3 mi, free), Museum of Sex (0.4 mi), Madison Square Park Art Program (0.4 mi, free), Holocaust Memorial (0.5 mi, free).
Skip International Print Center (0.6 mi), even if you’re passing: “Had high hopes, all let down.”