Brooklyn Museum

Egyptian art and Judy Chicago's giant banquet table

Hours: Wed-Sun 11am-6pm, possibly later Fri-Sat; closed Mon-Tue
Tickets: Adults $16, seniors $10, 19 and under free
Address: 200 Eastern Parkway, next to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden

One of the biggest art museums in New York, and far calmer than the Met. The Egyptian galleries are strong, and on the fourth floor Judy Chicago's The Dinner Party spreads out as a huge triangular table. The Brooklyn Botanic Garden is next door, so in spring it pairs nicely with the cherry blossoms for a half-day. Some first Saturday evenings have free entry and live performances.