Outgoing
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Fine Arts Exhibition
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Institute for the Study of the Ancient World

Upper East Side

NYU's quiet townhouse museum packs ancient treasures into two intimate galleries, just steps from the Met. Expect thoughtful, rotating exhibitions spanning Eurasia and Africa, all for free.

Free admission
Small boutique museum
Ancient civilizations focus
Quiet uncrowded space

Tips

🏛️"items you can't see at the Met"
📚check the gift shop for faculty publications
🔦bring a phone flashlight for dark signage

Institute for the Study of the Ancient World

15 E 84th St, New York, NY 10028, USA