New York's West 53rd Street is home to the American Folk Art Museum.
As its name implies, this museum houses collections of local art of America.
The inspiration for folk art is usually tied to turning points in the history of America, such as times of war or celebrations.
The art produced is reflective of the artist's personal response to such events.
For example, during the establishment as an independent nation, many art pieces featured symbols of liberty such as the Great Seal, American flags, and figures of liberty.
In taking these symbols into their homes, ordinary citizens confirmed their participation in the nation's history.
At the museum, visitors can quench their thirst or hunger at the cafe located on the Mezzanine level.
The cafe offers a variety of sumptuous sandwiches, soups, salads and desserts.
Coffee, tea and soda are available to drink.
There are also two shops located within the museum that sell an extensive array of items handcrafted in the folk tradition.
Examples of these are personal accessories, frames, house wares, jewelry and toys.
There is also a smattering of note cards, as well as books and some catalogs.
Membership to the museum is available for folk art enthusiasts.
Aside from discounted entrance fees, members receive discounts of 20% at the shops and 10% at the cafe The museum is open from 10:30am till 5:30pm Tuesdays to Sundays, and 11am till 7:30 pm on Fridays.
Tickets are available at varying rates for students, children, groups, seniors and adults.
Entrance fees start from $7 and go up to $9.
As its name implies, this museum houses collections of local art of America.
The inspiration for folk art is usually tied to turning points in the history of America, such as times of war or celebrations.
The art produced is reflective of the artist's personal response to such events.
For example, during the establishment as an independent nation, many art pieces featured symbols of liberty such as the Great Seal, American flags, and figures of liberty.
In taking these symbols into their homes, ordinary citizens confirmed their participation in the nation's history.
At the museum, visitors can quench their thirst or hunger at the cafe located on the Mezzanine level.
The cafe offers a variety of sumptuous sandwiches, soups, salads and desserts.
Coffee, tea and soda are available to drink.
There are also two shops located within the museum that sell an extensive array of items handcrafted in the folk tradition.
Examples of these are personal accessories, frames, house wares, jewelry and toys.
There is also a smattering of note cards, as well as books and some catalogs.
Membership to the museum is available for folk art enthusiasts.
Aside from discounted entrance fees, members receive discounts of 20% at the shops and 10% at the cafe The museum is open from 10:30am till 5:30pm Tuesdays to Sundays, and 11am till 7:30 pm on Fridays.
Tickets are available at varying rates for students, children, groups, seniors and adults.
Entrance fees start from $7 and go up to $9.
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