The 17 Most Unique & Unusual Museums In NYC

Have the sewer rats and grime of the city swallowed your heart and soul? Do you need to look at old quilts and hand-sewn family crests until you regain your ability to feel human connection? Come to the American Folk Art Museum, an institution that honors the creative expressions of self-taught artists. And while you're there, call your mother.

American Folk Art Museum, 2 Lincoln Square

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