Not the Met: Exploring the Smaller Museums of Manhattan
While the Metropolitan Museum of Art is home to countless treasures, there are many other museums in New York City that offer a rich experience. Explore well-known works such as those found in the Frick Collection, the Morgan Library and Museum, and the Rubin Museum of Art; cultural institutions such as the Herbert and Eileen Bernard Museum of Judaica, the National Museum of the American Indian-New York, and the Japan Society; and establishments dedicated to specific subjects, such as the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art, the Museum of Sex, and the Tenement Museum. Overflowing with options for everyone, this volume creates a snapshot of the experience in both photos and text. It is an invaluable companion for aficionados of art and culture and entrées to the museum experience. Museum lovers will delight in this glimpse into these cultural treasure-troves.  Janel Halpern, a retired English teacher and organizational communicator, now a freelance writer, and Harvey Appelbaum, a retired graphic designer and working photographer, pinpoint the highlights and unique nature of each institution. The firsthand accounts of their visits include such helpful information as hours, directions, and entry fees.