As the premier institute devoted to the aesthetic and appreciation of folk art and creative expression, the American Folk Art Museum should be an interesting trip to take. Their collection holds drawings, paintings, sculptures, textiles, ceramics, and furniture from the 18th century to the present day. Be sure to check which exhibits will be on display before you come to visit. Admission is free and the museum offers wheelchair rentals with complete accessibility in the galleries and restrooms.
Offering millions of specimens of plants, humans, animals, fossils, rocks, and so much more, the Natural History Museum is one of the most popular museums in New York. It occupies 2,000,000 square feet with a library, planetarium included on top of permanent and rotation exhibits.
The museum offers senior discounts and wheelchair accessibility at the Rose Center for Earth and Space and parking garage entrance on 81st Street. All exhibits are accessible and all floors can be reached by elevators. Wheelchair rentals are available with limited restroom access, while theaters offer wheelchair and companion seating.