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Further Distractions American Museum of the Moving Image A target destination for serious film buffs, the American Museum of the Moving Image is dedicated to film, television, video and interactive media. Attractions and facilities include classic movies screened daily in the Tut’s Fever Movie Palace; feature films shown at weekends in the Riklis Theater and interactive exhibitions, including a working film set and film editing demonstrations. 35th Avenue, at 36th Street, Astoria, Queens Tel: (718) 784 0077. Website: www.ammi.org Transport: Subway N to Broadway, R or G to Steinway Street. Opening hours: Tues-Fri 1200-1700, Sat and Sun 1100-1800. Admission: US$8.50, concessions available. Bryant Park and Chrysler Building Bryant Park, behind the New York Public Library, is reminiscent of Paris, with gravel pathways, green folding chairs and a manicured lawn. It is extremely popular, especially as it offers free outdoor concerts and comedy shows. While in this midtown area, visitors should wander around and check out its architectural delights. The New York Public Library on Fifth Avenue and Grand Central Station on 42nd Street, at Park Avenue, both boast traditional grandeur. Many a tourist has had their breath taken away by the stunning chrome Chrysler Building on 42nd Street at Lexington Avenue. Further down 42nd Street is the Daily News Building, with its lobby, made famous in the Superman films, which still contains the original 1923 large globe. Bryant Park Between 40th Street and 42nd Street and Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue Website: www.bryantpark.org Transport: Metro B, D, F, V and 7 to 42nd Street. Opening hours: Daily 0700-1900 (Nov-Apr); Mon-Fri 0700-2300, Sat and Sun 0700-2000 (May, Sep and Oct); Mon-Fri 0700-2300, Sat and Sun 0700-2100 (Jun-Aug). Admission: Free. Chrysler Building 42nd Street at Lexington Avenue Website: www.chryslerbuilding.org Transport: Metro B, D, F, V and 7 to 42nd Street. Opening hours: Visitors usually admitted into the lobby during weekday working hours. Permission is essential as sneaking in may result in arrest. Admission: Free. Dia Center The Dia Center is dedicated to large-scale, long-term, single-artist projects. The most famous is Dan Graham’s site-specific glass installation on the roof, which reflects and distorts the surrounding views of Manhattan. 548 West 22nd Street, between Tenth Avenue and 11th Avenue Tel: (212) 989 5566. Fax: (212) 989 4055. Website: www.diacenter.org Transport: Subway C or E to 23rd Street. Opening hours: Wed-Sun 1200-1800. Admission: US$6, concessions available. |
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