Museum Mile on Foot

Walk the Upper East Side’s Art Trail

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, shown here at night, is on Fifth Avenue in New York City's Upper East Side. The Beaux-Arts Facade is especially beautiful after dark - Shutterstock

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If you love art, architecture, and New York history, Museum Mile offers one of the most inspiring walks in the city. Stretching along Fifth Avenue from 82nd to 105th Street, this leafy stretch beside Central Park is home to some of the world’s greatest cultural institutions. From The Met’s vast collection of ancient and modern masterpieces to the swirling curves of the Guggenheim, and from Austrian Secessionist art at the Neue Galerie to vibrant Latino culture at El Museo del Barrio, there’s something here for every kind of museum lover. It's a chance to see the city’s intellectual heart – all while strolling past elegant townhouses and historic buildings.

Start your morning at The Met (82nd Street) and walk north along Fifth Avenue, stopping next at the Neue Galerie and Guggenheim. Take a coffee break at Bluestone Lane (just off 90th Street), a popular Aussie-style café with great pastries and strong flat whites. Continue to the Cooper Hewitt and the Jewish Museum, then stroll further north to reach the Museum of the City of New York and El Museo del Barrio. For lunch, head to Evelyn’s Kitchen (Harlem, 105th Street), a casual spot with hearty bowls and standout cookies – or try Pisticci, a cosy Italian restaurant a short cab ride west. It’s a walk filled with inspiration, and each stop reveals a different story of culture, design, and the city itself.

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• Museum Mile on Foot - Walking Museum Mile is one of the best ways to experience New York City’s rich cultural heart. Stretching along Fifth Avenue beside Central Park, this iconic stretch brings together some of the world’s most fascinating museums – all within just over 20 blocks. On foot, you can admire the elegant architecture, stop for coffee, and take your time exploring each collection at your own pace. Whether you're an art lover, history buff, or curious first-time visitor, this walk offers a perfect mix of world-class exhibitions, scenic views, and New York charm :-

  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) - 1000 Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street

  • Neue Galerie New York - 1048 Fifth Avenue at 86th Street

  • Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum - 1071 Fifth Avenue at 89th Street

  • Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

  • The Jewish Museum - 1109 Fifth Avenue at 92nd Street

  • Museum of the City of New York - 1220 Fifth Avenue at 103rd Street

  • El Museo del Barrio - 1230 Fifth Avenue at 104th Street

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