Fotografiska
Worth a detour·Flatiron, ManhattanNow closed
Closed. Cool vibe. Some photos were trippy and fun, others not.
What it is
Photo exhibitions held in a landmark Renaissance Revival-style gallery with a cocktail bar & dining.
Pair it with
Worth a detour or better, within a 15-minute walk. Numbers match the map.
- 1Korean Cultural Centre0.6 mi · Free
Part of the South Korean consulate.
- 2Museum at FIT0.6 mi · Free
Surprising one. Exhibit on sleeves was fascinating: elegant evolution with enough context for non-designers.
- 3Morgan Library & Museum0.7 mi · $28
Specialty is prints and drawings, so other mediums would help.
Also on the block, if you have time
National Arts Club (0.1 mi, free), Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site (0.1 mi, free), Holocaust Memorial (0.2 mi, free), Madison Square Park Art Program (0.2 mi, free), Museum of Sex (0.3 mi).
Skip Swiss Institute (0.7 mi), even if you’re passing: “Don’t know what this place is or why it exists.”